Link-Local Addressing

Link-local addressing enables devices in the same local network segment to communicate without requiring a DHCP server.

IPv4 uses the range 169.254.x.x

IPv6 uses the range fe80::/10.

If a device is set to automatic addressing, it assigns itself a link-local address if no IP is configured.

Example of a P2P connection:

• C6 device (port x2): Automatically assigns 169.254.1.1.
• Windows PC network adapter (Automatic/APIPA): Automatically assigns 169.254.1.2.
• Both devices can communicate directly via these addresses without additional network configuration.