What should I do if I received an Automatic Private Address (169.254.x.x)?

Things you will need to do: 

1. Ensure the network cable is connected properly (wired connections)
2. Ensure that the router is has DHCP server function
3. Ensure that the PC is DHCP enabled
4. Renew your PC’s IP address
5. Restart the router and PC

1. Loose or damaged cables may cause un-wanted disconnections or trouble in communications between devices.

2. If the router has no DHCP server function, any hosts connected to the router will not be able to receive a DHCP offer IP address. User will need to set a static IP address in order to connect to the network.

3. If the PC is not set to receive DHCP (set to static IP address), and which may be different from the router's network, the 2 devices will not be able to communicate with each other.

4. If you are very sure that the router has DHCP service enabled and PC is also DHCP enable, but still cannot receive a correct IP address, you may wanna renew your IP address to receive a new DHCP IP address offer from the router.

5. If after all this settings still does not solve the issue, you may consider to restart both the router and PC.