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Apipa
I want to be able to access a device directly via ethernet without dhcp: both devices are capable of autoconfiguring their nics ports (so there is no need to worry about using a straight through or corssover cable). Both devices are also capable of automatically assigning a 169.254.x.x (apipa) IP address to themselves.
Next I want to retrieve the apipa address used by one client from the other client. What command(s) could I use (from either cmd or terminal)?
Next I want to retrieve the apipa address used by one client from the other client. What command(s) could I use (from either cmd or terminal)?
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All the answers were helpful as a general guideline: Vivigatt came closest to providing a workable solution, I blame my poor phrasing of the question more than anything else. I have found that the Mac address of a device is often placed somewhere in the nomenclature information by the device maker. But I was hoping to get an answer as to what to do if you did not have direct access to the device itself and therefore not be able to retrieve the Mac address. Thank's to all of you for your input!
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From either a Windows or Linux host: I know for certain that the devices NIC can autoconfigure thier ports to overcome the cable type isssue (straightrough or crossover) and are capable of self-assigning an APIPA if DHCP is not available.
I want to retrieve the APIPA the device has assigned itself for further troubleshooting purposes.