Getting error message about a link-local IP address when configuration an Ethernet module in Control Expert

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Issue

Link local IP address error

Product Line

EcoStruxure Control Expert

Environment

EcoStruxure Control Expert

Resolution

The error you are getting is because you are trying to configure the IP Address on the Link-Local subnet range. Also known as Automatic Private IP Addressing (APIPA). This is reserved IP for 169.254.0.0/16 (169.254.0.0 - 169.254.255.255). This subnet block is reserved for devices to use in the event an IP Address cannot be assigned through proper channels like DHCP.