1 A DHCP server should not be issuing an IP address of 169.254.xxx.xxx. 2  If you have manually configured your Mac or device with an IP address of 169.254.xxx.xxx, reconfigure your device to use a proper IP address to access the Internet. Your Mac, iOS device, or Apple TV is assigned an IP address of 169.254.xxx.xxx by your DHCP server, or you have manually assigned it an IP address of 169.256.xxx.xxx. 2  Your Internet-facing router is being assigned an IP address of 169.254.xxx.xxx by your ISP.