Network · medium

How to fixNET-DHCP-LEASE

DHCP lease renewal failure

What this error means

DHCP lease renewal failure is a medium-severity network adapter issue. The system failed to renew its IP address from the DHCP server. This can also stem from network switch misconfiguration. See the troubleshooting steps below for the fix.

Before you begin

Save open work and back up important files. Note any recent driver or hardware changes. If Windows cannot start, use the startup guide first.

Work through these checks

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01Reboot router

Reboot router.

Use the instructions for your exact device and operating system. Check the manufacturer’s documentation before changing firmware, hardware, or system settings.

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02Set static IP address temporarily

Set static IP address temporarily.

Use the instructions for your exact device and operating system. Check the manufacturer’s documentation before changing firmware, hardware, or system settings.

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Possible causes

  • Router DHCP exhaustion
  • Network switch misconfiguration