Airport " Self Assigned Ip Address" Issue SOLVED

Hi Guys,

I finally solved my problem and i just wanted to share for those who are in the same predictament. Well, for starters i have an iMac OS X Desktop. I recently just started having problems with my airport connection. I would get the following message. " Airport has a self-assigned IP address and may not be able to connect to the internet"

Now, this post is specifically for those who have tried other solutions and had no luck such as my self. Also, for those who are trying to share connection from the ethernet to airport. I have tried the "New Location" Method, The turn airport off and on method etc

So, i had to investigate myself and i have found a quite simple solution.

1. Go To > System Preferences > Network ( You should be on the exact image above )

2.Highlight Ethernet > Copy or write down The IP Address > Press the left arrow at the top left of the page, In other words go back.

3.Now Highlight Airport such as the image above > Click On " Advanced" at the bottom right of the screen.

4. You should be at the screen SIMILIAR to the one above ( depending on your computer) > Where it states " Configure IPv4" Select " Using DHCP with manual address " from the the drop down menu.

5. Where it states " IP Address" Enter your "Ethernet" IP address that you copied in step 2.

6. Click on " Apply Now" at the bottom right of the screen > A second message should now pop up confirming whether to " Apply Now " " Don't Apply" or whatever it says on your computer, just continue on clicking "Apply Now" or " Continue" , " Okay" or whatever the exact word is on your computer.

7. Go back to the original network screen, such as the one shown in the first image. ( System Prefrences >Network) , & Airport should now say connected.

So, that's what worked for me. Hopefully it will work for you too. If you need help with anything feel free to comment and i will reply soon as possible. I know how annoying this problem was for me so i am willing to help.