ip problems with network problems

Frankito_69

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May 6, 2014
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Hi guys un having some problem with my ip address it comes up total different from mines is 192.168.1.5 and I keeping getting the ip4v of 169 which is not the one letting me to go on my internet I try going to properties to be able to change manually but it won't let me it says install of which nothing happens I have a Dell windows 7 ultimate edition if there's anything to help me please write to me here or my email <removed by moderator>
 

jinksy

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Dec 16, 2012
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169.254..... This is called APIPA address, normally issued when the machine can't communicate with DHCP properly. Windows will automatically assign this address so it has a means of communications with other machines.

You could try setting a static ip.