---
title: "esx.problem.dhclient.lease.none"
description: "Unable to obtain a DHCP lease. There is an issue with the vmknic configuration for this host, or the DHCP server is unavailable. Check that the DHCP server is available. Check that vmknic is configured correctly."
canonical: "https://helpcenter.veeam.com/docs/mp/kb/esx.problem.dhclient.lease.none.html"
breadcrumb: "Veeam MP for VMware Online Knowledge Base > Event-Based Rules > vSphere Host Network Error > esx.problem.dhclient.lease.none"
dateModified: "2026-09-10"
---

# esx.problem.dhclient.lease.none

## Summary

Unable to obtain a DHCP lease.

## Causes

There is an issue with the vmknic configuration for this host, or the DHCP server is unavailable.

## Resolutions

Check that the DHCP server is available. Check that vmknic is configured correctly.

## External

Refer to the [VMware Online Documentation](https://techdocs.broadcom.com/) for more information on vCenter event messages and possible solutions.