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Wrong IP
Setting up a new home using Comcast Wireless Modem/Router and everything is working fine accept for my wireless printer. When I try to connect, it seems to be giving an invalid IP address (169.254.130.223) and Subnet Mask (255.255.0.0). I spoke to Epson and they said that the problem is with Comcast and the IP there DHCP is providing and there is nothing they can do. I have tried over and over, but end up with the same IP/Subnet Mask. Any ideas?
Just saw that the Comcast app shows the printer on-line and setup right (10.0.0.xx). Of course with the above IP showing on the printer is does not work. Help?
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BruceW
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7 m ago
169.254.x.y addresses are known as "link-local", "MS Automatic Private IP", or "autoconfiguration" addresses ( see https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Link-local_address ). Comcast DHCP does not assign these addresses, devices assign them to themselves when they cannot connect to a DHCP server.
Most likely, the printer is having trouble connecting to Comcast through your network. Have you checked out your printer manufacturer's network troubleshooting pages?
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