Why does a device get 169.254.x.x?
That is a self-assigned link-local IPv4 address, usually meaning DHCP did not provide a lease. Check association, DHCP scope, VLAN and duplicate servers.
DHCP discover/offer; scope; VLAN; client isolation.
Network engineering if multiple clients affected.
Show the technical detail
On a managed Wi-Fi plan
Check client event/lease telemetry and gateway DHCP service.
On another provider's router
Use ISP hub device/DHCP diagnostics.
What to be careful of
Do not configure random static addresses.
Where this comes from: Official · see the original source ↗ · Draft—technical review · checked 17 August 2026