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Kali Linux Installation: "Network autoconfiguration failed" / DHCP error during netwo - f0rget - 09-22-2026
Hello everyone,
I am encountering an issue while installing Kali Linux.
During the Configure the network step, the installer fails at the automatic network configuration and shows the following error message:
"Network autoconfiguration failed. Your network is probably not using the DHCP protocol. Alternatively, the DHCP server may be slow or some network hardware is not working properly."
After clicking continue, it prompts me to manually enter an IPv4/IPv6 address,
but I am not sure how to proceed or bypass this properly.
Additional details:I am installing Kali Linux (inside a virtual machine / on bare metal).
The network uses a standard DHCP setup.Could someone
please guide me on how to resolve this network configuration error during installation?
Any help would be appreciated.
RE: Kali Linux Installation: "Network autoconfiguration failed" / DHCP error during netwo - Refusal - 09-22-2026
If this is a VM, shut it down and set the network adapter to NAT with Connected/Cable Connected enabled, then rerun the installer so DHCP can assign an IP automatically. If it still fails, skip network configuration during setup and configure networking after Kali boots.
RE: Kali Linux Installation: "Network autoconfiguration failed" / DHCP error during netwo - Snickerdoodle - 09-23-2026
If you’re using a VM:
1. Turn off the VM.
2. Go to Network Settings.
3. Change Network Adapter to NAT.
4. Make sure Connected is enabled.
5. Restart the Kali installation.
DHCP should then configure the network automatically.
If it still doesn’t configure:
1. Choose Configure network manually.
2. If you’re using a VM with NAT, restart the VM first.
3. If that still fails, choose Do not configure the network at this time and finish installing Kali.
4. Set up the internet after installation.