Airport Self-Assigned IP and may not be able to connect problems
I have a strange problem. I can't connect to my network. It shows that I am on the network and it even asks for the password but I can get on the internet. I have a MacBook running up-to-date Leopard. The strange thing is, the computer that I am writing this post on works, which is a MacBook Pro running Leopard as well. I have even manually entered in the IP address from the MacBook Pro computer to the MacBook, which is my computer. Airport says I am connected but the internet won't work. Anyone have any ideas?
I have even manually entered in the IP address from the MacBook Pro computer to the MacBook, which is my computer.
That won't work: you can't have two computers with the same IP number. The MacBook should be set to obtain an IP number automatically ('use DHCP'), then Airport should issue it with one. At present the Macbook is failing to get one, which is why it's assigning itself an emergency number which won't allow it to do anything.
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Self Assigned IP address may not be able to connect to internet
I have been using my Mac laptop for several years now an connect to the internet via both the ethernet cable and wirelessly and never had any problems but today I logged on and couldnt get connected to the internet wirelessly it said Self assigned IP address may not be able to connect to the internet. I can connect via the ethernet but not wirelessly. We have two other computers in the house, one mac and one PC and they arent having any problems but my laptop is, can anyone help me, I have tried resetting PRAM if that makes sense but I can't find anything to help me or sort it out. Can anyone be of assistance, I am not technologically minded at all and usually find the mac very easy to get my head around but this has thrown me completely - if anyone can give any direction I would be greatly appreciated
FashionVIP wrote:
I have been using my Mac laptop for several years now an connect to the internet via both the ethernet cable and wirelessly and never had any problems but today I logged on and couldnt get connected to the internet wirelessly it said Self assigned IP address may not be able to connect to the internet. I can connect via the ethernet but not wirelessly. We have two other computers in the house, one mac and one PC and they arent having any problems but my laptop is,
You might try resetting your connection settings using the steps listed in this message:
http://discussions.apple.com/thread.jspa?messageID=10695921&start=1
They're not guaranteed to solve the problem, but they'll only take you a minute or so to try. -
I getting airport has a self-assigned ip address and may not be able to connect to the internet
I getting airport has a self-assigned ip address and may not be able to connect to the internet
I have got exactly the same message after we re-configured our router. I was connecting using my iMac wirelessly before hand, but now cannot. Our other PCs can connect wirelessly to the router so it's not the router. I have also tried the firewall solution but that doesn't work either.
I did call Apple Support who said that a full troubleshoot would cost £35 as my computer is older than 90 days (well yes it's been working fine that's why it's over 90 days old, it's only now that it isn't!). He said a trouble shoot didn't guarantee success so I declined his offer to charge me an extortionate amount of money for nothing! He did say that the router needs to be giving the Airport an IP address, but it isn't doing it now. His only suggestion was to turn off the router and turn it back on or power down the iMac. Neither of which help.
Anyone else had any success? -
Self assigned ip may not be able to connect?
hello. I have an ibook g4 1ghz 1gram osx10.5.5. I purchased a wifi usb adapter with antenna from hawking technologies. I have attempted dozens of times to connect to any number of wireless networks that it detects. I have established connections with a link quality of 90 percent and link quality upwards of 80 percent however despite thehigh percentages i get no data transfer whatsoever and the network settings in the network preferences tells me that the wifi usb adapter has a self assigned ip and may not be able to connect. Or it will say that it has no ip. Also. I do not have a wireless network in m.y home i am attempting to connect through other wireless networks in my apt building
Hi there:
In attempting to detect and connect to existing wireless networks in
your vicinity, there are things to consider. One of them, is, security.
Theirs may be locked, and inaccessible to your wireless hardware.
Some of those you detect may not be usable to your hardware,
since some closed systems (not accessible from outside) may
use the same wi-fi frequencies as other wi-fi hardware, but not
take you to the internet. They may be wireless local networks.
Depending on the operating system in your computer, you can
get a few good widgets for Dashboard which can help you see
and tell what kind of wi-fi (and strength, locked/unlocked, and
what channel these are using, etc) and for the sake of testing
you could then find if any are able to be visited temporarily to
see if you really do have a valid and working wi-fi setup there.
Another alternative with portable computers, is to go to a private
or public area where they offer wireless internet access; some do
for a limited time (customers) or for some duration while you are
inside their establishment; some don't allow you to be outside
their place and login. Some public libraries allow you to take a
portable computer inside and use their 'free' wi-fi system; and
of those, it is not uncommon for them to issue a password...
And these passwords change, so as to discourage outside
theft of the service or easy hacking by those who are bored.
If you had an IP address (an account of your own, to address
your equipment to go online through) this issue would be an
easier one to resolve. There are ways of resetting a wi-fi
modem, and also proper settings in the configuration to allow
accessing a wireless network. Some of the hardware you'd
use may require setup with an Ethernet cable in order to
have a base station or other setup be properly configured.
Some of the basic setup issues which sound like yours are
centered on first not finding a network to interface with; and
also in how the settings and other details are entered into it.
If you were already set up and had your own internet provider,
then full troubleshooting of the full issue would be possible.
The AirPort software and wireless configuration software in
your computer allows you to set up several different ways;
some are almost automatic, and would detect and let you
see the names of networks (even if you can't log into them.)
The most often encountered answer to an issue of your IP
self-assigned address situation, would be something along
the lines of this link's suggestion: "Self-Assigned IP address..."
http://www.ehmac.ca/mac-ipod-help-troubleshooting/59734-self-assigned-ip-address -issue.html#post619612
The Network system pref panel allows you several ways of
setting up different types of networks; among them, Ethernet,
Dial-up, AirPort, etc. The ones you want to be active can be
chosen from a list (checkbox by ones you want) and also may
be dragged into the order of likely operability; or order of use.
If you have a base station (many of which can repeat a signal)
the options change somewhat, since there is an Airport Admin
utility that can change settings on your own base station, and
to be able to reset that, when it would be available to do so,
can also make the self-assigned IP situation go away...
Your network configuration is basically not setup properly; and
some of the online searches of this issue parallel the topic link
I posted above. Check for those which do NOT follow that lead;
and try to see if another set of instructions may do the trick.
What OS version and step is your computer using now? Do you
know if the wireless card is integrated or separate, in a compart-
ment under the keyboard? If the wireless card shows in the
System Profiler and it appears active, one can hope it is working.
Another issue may be that of the internal antenna. Using an
external USB wi-fi module removes the need to have an internal
antenna, but an existing AirPort card may be giving the System
another choice from which to choose; so another user selection
from settings in the proper control panels is required in that case.
Some of those settings and what not are outlined again in this forum
link to another situation where someone couldn't get past a self-assign-
ed IP address to go online: "10.4 - AirPort Self-Assigned IP address..."
http://www.mac-forums.com/forums/showthread.php?t=55793
At this hour, I really don't remember what I did when my computer's
settings didn't want to connect by wireless. My first setup was with
wireless through my Extreme base station's dialup modem, so I could
use my iBook white G3 wireless, from a dialup internet connection.
The same base station, some years later, is still working fine with DSL.
A second one, some miles away, is on cable modem providing wi-fi.
Write back and tell me what settings you have and what you have
changed. And more about the system; also, if you've set the computer
to automatic and visited a place such as a public library's free internet.
Good luck & happy computing! -
Cannot connect to internet wirelessly because I get the message "AirPort has the self-assigned IP address 169.254.153.51 and will not be able to connect to the Internet."
I would recommend that you do the following as a minimum:
Power-down the modem, AirPort base station, and computer(s).
Disconnect the AirPort base station from the Internet broadband modem.
While all of the devices are powered-down, perform a "factory default" reset on the base station. This will get it back to its "out-of-the-box" configuration and make setting it up much easier, especially if you use the "Assist me" process within the AirPort Utility. (ref: Resetting an AirPort Base Station or Time Capsule)
After the base station resets, go ahead and power it back down.
Reconnect the AirPort base station to the Internet broadband modem. For the Extreme and Time Capsule, be sure to connect the cable to the base station's WAN (circle-of-dots) port.
Power-up the modem; wait at least 10-15 minutes to allow it adequate time to initialize.
Power-up the AirPort base station; wait at least 5-10 minutes. Note: The AirPort's status light may continue to flash amber after it has intialized. That is because, there may be some additional configuration items necessary, like setting up wireless security, before the overall setup is completed to get a green status.
Power-up your computer(s).
In this basic configuration, the AirPort base station will broadcast an unsecured wireless network with a Network Name (SSID) of Apple Network NNNNNN. Network clients, connected to the base station either by wire or wireless, should now be able to access the Internet through the ISP's modem. Once Internet connectivity has been verified, you can use the AirPort Utility to configure the base station for wireless security and any other desired options. Please post back your results. -
my wi fi wont work giving me this Wi-Fi has the self-assigned IP address 169.254.5.29 and will not be able to connect to the Internet whats up with the airport how do i fix it
See this discussion.
Wi-Fi has the self-assigned IP address
Troubleshooting suggestions.
Troubleshooting Wi-Fi issues in OS X
Wireless Connection Problems - Fix
Wireless Connection Problems - Fix (2)
Wireless Connection Problems - Fix (3)
Wireless Connection Problems - Fix (4)
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Wi-Fi has self-assigned IP address 169.254.9.151 and will not be able to connect to the Internet
In trying to setup my AirPort Extreme, it connects to the Internet on ethernetcables to computer but says it is not on WI-FI. I have configured it with all that I casn think of and yet I get, "Wi-Fi has self-assigned IP address 169.254.9.151 and will not be able to connect to the Internet." Can anyone tell me what is wrong?
I did both a soft reset and a hard reset to no avail. PLEASE someone help!!
Thanks!I would recommend that you do the following as a minimum:
Power-down the modem, AirPort base station, and computer(s).
Power-up the modem; wait at least 10-15 minutes to allow it adequate time to initialize.
Power-up the AirPort base station; wait at least 5-10 minutes. Note: The AirPort's status light may continue to flash amber after it has intialized. That is because, there may be some additional configuration items necessary, like setting up wireless security, before the overall setup is completed to get a green status.
Power-up your computer(s).
If the above steps do not solve the problem, start over with step 1 above, but then perform the next steps between steps 1 & 2. above.
Disconnect the AirPort base station from the Internet broadband modem.
While all of the devices are powered-down, perform a "factory default" reset on the base station. This will get it back to its "out-of-the-box" configuration and make setting it up much easier, especially if you use the "Assist me" process within the AirPort Utility. (ref: Resetting an AirPort Base Station or Time Capsule)
After the base station resets, go ahead and power it back down.
Reconnect the AirPort base station to the Internet broadband modem. For the Extreme and Time Capsule, be sure to connect the cable to the base station's WAN (circle-of-dots) port.
Continue with step 2 in the first set of steps.
In this basic configuration, the AirPort base station will broadcast an unsecured wireless network with a Network Name (SSID) of Apple Network NNNNNN. Network clients, connected to the base station either by wire or wireless, should now be able to access the Internet through the ISP's modem. Once Internet connectivity has been verified, you can use the AirPort Utility to configure the base station for wireless security and any other desired options. Please post back your results. -
Mini connects to internet via cable modem fine.
Want to have ipad connect also but mini Wi-Fi has the self-assigned IP address 169.254.210.251 and will not be able to connect to the Internet. How to fix?Hello:
I am a long way from a wi-fi expert, but.....
You need, I think, either a router with wi-fi or an airport (express or extreme). The iPad needs to connect to to a network. In my case, I use an airport express and both my iMac and iPad 2 connect to the Internet through the airport device.
Barry -
I was watching my ATV3 and it suddenly stopped. When trying to reset things and get my wifi back I get the following message: Wi-Fi has the self-assigned IP address 169.254.82.22 and will not be able to connect to the Internet. I do not have clue to what happened or what to do next. Any help is appreciated.
Power-Cycle the modem.... though it looks like your internet services may have gone down.. or something else upstream has gone kaut.
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Self assigned Ip address 169.254.233.194 and will not be able to connect to the internet
self assigned IP address and will not be able to connect to the internet. How do I fix this?
Sorry we have no info.. so description of the problem..
Are you using wireless? If so on what? Do you have a TC?
Is this a new TC and failed to setup correctly? Or you have TC or some other wireless router that has been working fine and now failed?
Plug in by ethernet? Does it now work?
Reboot the TC.. Does it now work?
Reboot the whole network.. restart in order.. modem.. router.. TC.. whatever other network equipment.. clients.
Do some clients work and others fail?
Press and hold reset on the TC. Redo the setup.. change the TC setup to fixed channels and SMB names.
We cannot give specific answers to such vague faults. -
I just got my new Macbook Pro today. When I tried to connect it to my Wi-Fi at home it won't connect. I put in my WEP key correct every time and it keeps saying "Wi-Fi has the self-assigned IP address 169.254.74.157 and will not be able to connect to the internet" . I connect my iPod touch to this same Wi-Fi all the time plus my other laptop and my phone and it works fine. Please help !! I use Verizon Fios modem/router.
Hi, it could be that the Router will not allow you onto the network..Reboot, Modem,Router & computer..
Find out the native IP address for your Router & reset the network configs''
Use Keychain Access to Delete all Internet/Router Passwords etc.. Then Roboot.. -
This is what i get when i try to connect with wi fi at my local liberary: Since i updated to MOUNTAIN LION!!!
Wi-Fi has the self-assigned IP address 169.254.76.213 and will not be able to connect to the Internet
Although i can use Snow Leopard at the same Library via a external hard drive and when the same mbp was running Lion it also didn't have any issues connecting at the same library.
Anyone can help out?????Do this the stuff you find at the bottom of this thread:
https://discussions.apple.com/thread/3864270?tstart=0 -
Wi-Fi has the self-assigned IP address 169.254.235.119 and will not be able to connect to the Internet.
Reset the TC and make sure it is in the right mode.. ie router if you use a cable pure modem for instance.
Or if you use a router combined modem.. put the TC in bridge mode. -
Ethernet has a self-assigned IP address and will not be able to connect to the Internet. on host mac
im using a cross over cable from a macbook pro{mavrics}, to a imac {lion}. ive been sharing internet from a dongle no problem for months but now it started saying Ethernet has a self-assigned IP address and will not be able to connect to the Internet. on the macbook. and every thing is hay ok on the imac ¿¿¿ ive been googling all day to no avail
System prefs > Sharing. seroapple wrote:
im using a cross over cable from a macbook pro{mavrics}, to a imac {lion}.
Don't need a crossover cable.
Make sure System prefs > Sharing is set up correctly.
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Ethernet has a self-assigned IP address and will not be able to connect to the internet
Ethernet has a self-assigned IP address and will not be able to connect to the internet
The problem appears to have been a connection error as well as the system preferences which have reset with a 'valid' IP address after a system preferences 'reboot'.Power off your internet router. Disconnect completely from its mains power by pulling the plug out of the mains socket. Disconnect all ethernet leads and cables to the router. Wait a minute or so and then reconnect all cables and turn on the power. See if your internet starts.
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