One common issue that has affected OS X systems is when network interfaces are issued a self-assigned IP address. Here is how to address this problem. Topher, an avid Mac user for the past 15 years, ...

A few people have reported getting self-assigned IP addresses after installing OS X 10.6.8 on their systems, which should be easily fixed by resetting the system firewall. Topher, an avid Mac user for ...

I have a maddening intermittent problem on my home network, in which all machines (macs) which use DHCP suddenly have "self-assigned" IPs which are totally invalid for the network. I try wiping the ...

I've got an AEBS, but it's been collecting dust since moving into the house in March, and we set up FiOS for TV/internet (down to just internet now), and it came with their craptastic router/modem.

Every machine on the the Internet has a unique number assigned to it, called an IP address. Without a unique IP address on your machine, you will not be able to communicate with other devices, users, ...