The Problem
My computer will only connect to the internet if it has an address assigned via DHCP. Otherwise if I statically set an address, it will be ignored and use the Windows default address of 169.254.X.X.
What I have tried
Switching from Static to DHCP and back again.
Unplugging my computer's ethernet cable.
Turning my router back off and on.
Rebooting my computer.
Disabling my anti-virus (Clam Sentinel).
Possible causes?
A malformed update from Windows?
My router is starting to fail?
My networking card is starting to fail?
My switch is starting to fail?
Why I need it solved
Several applications require a static IP address to function properly. For example, OBS requires a static IP to stream, and I host Garry's Mod from time to time, and would prefer to not update the port forwarding frequently.
Other Info
SSH'd into my Linux Mint server (has a static IP), and pinged out. No issue.
Gave my Android 8, Blu Vivo XL 4 phone a static IP on the network. Unable to connect.
The computer is connected via Ethernet, not WiFi.
Running Windows 10 Professional, activated.
Using a basic networking switch. Not smart, not PoE.
The address I want to use is outside the DHCP pool.
Should I have further updates, I will edit them into this post.
Thanks in advance.
