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APIPA

alt-name A link-local address - It works when [DHCP

server](../../../Network/Phisicall/DHCP_server) is not avaible - Can only communicate to other local devices - No forwording by routers

How to see u were assign APIPA

  • IF your IP address is between 169.254.0.1 throug 169.254.255.254
    • First and last 256 addresses are reserver
    • Functional block 169.254.1.0 through 169.254.254.255
  • The APIPA choses the random adress and the checs weather another device is not using it