Issue
The following error shows up when PXE booting:
PXE-E51: No DHCP or proxyDHCP offers were received.
- PXE Boot Fails
Cause
- This error occurs when the PXE client does not received any offers from a DHCP server or a PXE Representative.
- Ensure that the client can access the DHCP server and/or PXE Representative over the network.
- Ensure that the client has connectivity (something as simple as an unplugged network card can cause this error)
Resolution
Ensure that the client can contact a DHCP server.
Ensure that the PXE representative can be reached on the network, and that the LANDESK PXE service is started.
Common issues and things to check
- Is the IP Address scope full?
- Are any addresses available for the PXE client?
- Is network latency causing the client to time out before contacting the DHCP server?
(Check ping between between client subnet and DHCP) - Is the DHCP server down or is the DHCP Service stopped?
- Are BootP packets being blocked between the PXE client and the DHCP server?
More information on PXE boot errors:
PXE Boot errors and descriptions.
How to troubleshoot PXE boot: