APIPA stands for Automatic Private IP Addressing, and it is a feature that allows a device to automatically assign itself an IP address when it cannot obtain an IP address from a DHCP server. APIPA addresses are in the range of 169.254.0.1 to 169.254.255.254 and are not routable on the internet.

If your device is using an APIPA address, it means that it could not obtain an IP address from a DHCP server, which could be due to a network issue. Here are some steps you can take to fix APIPA:

What is an APIPA and How to fix it?

Restart your device

Sometimes, a simple restart can fix the APIPA issue. Try restarting your device and see if it obtains an IP address from the DHCP server.

Check your network connection

Make sure that your device is connected to the network properly. Check the network cables and wireless connections to ensure that they are working correctly.

Reset your network adapter

If your device is still not able to obtain an IP address from the DHCP server, you can try resetting your network adapter. To do this, go to the Device Manager in Windows, find your network adapter, right-click on it, and select "Uninstall device." Then restart your device, and Windows should reinstall the network adapter.

Check your DHCP server

If your device is still not able to obtain an IP address, it could be due to an issue with the DHCP server. Check the DHCP server to ensure that it is running correctly and has available IP addresses to assign to devices.

Manually assign an IP address

If all else fails, you can manually assign an IP address to your device. Choose an IP address that is within the range of your network, but not in use by any other devices. To manually assign an IP address, go to the network adapter settings in your device, select "Use the following IP address," and enter the IP address, subnet mask, and default gateway.

By following these steps, you should be able to fix the APIPA issue and obtain an IP address from the DHCP server.

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