169.x.x.x IP Address

This IP address indicates that the computer is not getting a true connection to the BGSU network. This can be caused by any number of issues:

  1. The network cable is not connected correctly to the computer's network port
  2. The network cable is not connected correctly to the network port/hub/switch
  3. The hub/switch is not connected to the network port
  4. The hub/switch is not getting power
  5. The network port is broken
  6. The computer's network port is broken

To have this issue resolved, please contact Residential Computing Connection. One of our consultants will determine what the cause of the 169.x.x.x IP address is and take the necessary steps to resolve the issue.