ESXi Install NUC5C - "No Network Adapters"

[Scott_Mack]

Brand new to this so, in an attempt to learn VMware virtualization and other technologies I'm trying to build a home lab.  Google got me past ignoreHeadless but I'm stuck with a grey screen informing me that I have a network adapter problem.  I believe it's related to not having the correct driver.

1. If I'm interpreting the error correctly then what drivers should I use?  Is the windows driver from the NUC site appropriate or should I use something from VMware?
2. Once the driver source has been decided, how do I get it into the ESXi ISO?  Or should is there a way to ignore the NIC check on install then install the NIC driver and configuration after install?

Obviously I'm new new and my verbiage may be incorrect and yes I understand the a NUC is not "supported".  I've heard that the true path to learning is being able to teach others.  Here is your chance!

[SupreetK]

Most likely, you will have to create a custom image with the NUC NIC driver. Check if the below links are of any use -

https://www.virtuallyghetto.com/2017/02/update-on-intel-nuc-7th-gen-kaby-lake-esxi-6-x.html​

https://www.virten.net/2017/03/vmware-homeserver-esxi-on-7th-gen-intel-nuc-kaby-lake/​

https://www.virten.net/2013/09/esxi-5-x-installation-on-intel-nuc-fails-with-no-network-adapters/

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Cheers,

Supreet

[vijayrana968]

You can't skip NIC undetected in installation, itwon't allow installation to proceed unless NIC is detected. Create custom ISO as mentioned above.