APIPA stands for Automatic Private IP Address
Generally it will be in the range 169.254.0.1 up to 169.254.255.254 (subnet of 255.255.0.0)
This is the IP address a computer gets when it is set up pick up an IP address automatically and there is no DHCP server... or the computer can't see a router.
The computer will be able to connect to any other computer on the network with an IP in the same range, but will NOT be able to connect to the internet.
When a computer assigns itself an Automatic Private IP Addressing (APIPA) address, it typically does not include a valid default gateway address. APIPA is used when a device fails to obtain an IP address from a DHCP server, allowing it to communicate with other devices on the same local network segment. The assigned IP address falls within the range of 169.254.0.1 to 169.254.255.254, but without a default gateway, the device cannot access external networks, such as the internet.
If there is no DHCP server available, a computer can acquire an IP address through a process called Automatic Private IP Addressing (APIPA). In this scenario, the computer automatically assigns itself an IP address from the reserved APIPA range (169.254.0.1 to 169.254.255.254) if it cannot find a DHCP server. This allows the device to communicate with other devices on the same local network that also use APIPA. However, it won't be able to connect to external networks without a proper DHCP server or static IP address configuration.
Usually the systems will be assigned an APIPA address in the range 169.254.x.y in order to use resources in their own LAN. The APIPA configuration can also default to static IP addresses if necessary. If APIPA is not being used then the only way to use the network is to manually assign a static IP address and all of the required settings.
The System is connected on the network but it is not able to obtain the IP from the DHCP server and assigned a tempory Ip to work with by the system itself. IT uses APIPA logic
A computer running Windows (except Windows NT) will use a system named APIPA (Automatic Private Internet Protocol Addressing) to assign itself an IP address. Using APIPA, the computer will assign itself an IP address from the 169.254.0.0 /16 network which is part of the private class B IP range. The valid address range for this network is 169.254.0.1 to 169.254.255.254 The subnet mask for this network is 255.255.0.0 The computers will use ARP (Address Resolution Protocol) to confirm that the IP address that it has chosen is unique and not being used by any other computer on the local network. When the DHCP server becomes available again, the computers will contact it and attempt to lease or renew a new IP address.
A DHCP client will receive an Automatic Private IP Addressing (APIPA) address when it fails to obtain an IP address from a DHCP server after several attempts. This typically happens when there is no DHCP server available on the network or if the server is unreachable. APIPA assigns an IP address in the 169.254.0.1 to 169.254.255.254 range, allowing for local communication on the same subnet.
FalseEven if your network does not need or use APIPA, leaving it enabled is not necessarily problematic, because APIPA is designed to first check for the presence of a DHCP server and allow the DHCP server to assign addresses. In addition if a computers IP address has been assigned statically, APIPA does not reassign a new address. It only works with clients configured to use DHCP. APIPA can be disabled ,However, by editing the Windows operating system registry.
The main disadvantage of Automatic Private IP Addressing (APIPA) is that it only supports local network communication and does not allow devices to connect to external networks, including the internet. This limitation can hinder network functionality in larger setups where internet access is essential. Additionally, APIPA addresses can lead to address conflicts if multiple devices on the same local network attempt to assign themselves the same IP address.
An example of APIPA (Automatic Private IP Addressing) is when a device is unable to obtain an IP address from a DHCP server, so it assigns itself a link-local IP address in the range of 169.254.0.1 to 169.254.255.254 to allow for local network communication. This temporary address helps devices communicate within the same network segment until a proper IP address can be assigned.
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APIPA, or Automatic Private IP Addressing, is a feature used in networking that automatically assigns IP addresses in the range of 169.254.0.1 to 169.254.255.254. This range is reserved for devices that cannot obtain an IP address from a DHCP server. When a device is configured to use DHCP and fails to receive an address, it will assign itself an APIPA address within this range, allowing for local communication on the same network segment.
169.254.10.1 is an IP address generated automatically by a computer when it is unable to lease an address from a DHCP server. It is called an Automatic Private IP Addressing (APIPA) address.