There are some known issues for NDK2.0 with workarounds/solutions listed. I am providing the link to probably a similar issue reported on the forum and also some other known issues with possible workarounds/solution on the NDK FAQ page.

Please check if it helps you.

http://e2e.ti.com/support/embedded/f/355/p/57649/205966.aspx

http://tiexpressdsp.com/index.php/Network_Developers_Kit_FAQ#Q:_What_are_the_numbers_shown_in_the_Service_report_messages_for_the_DHCP.3F

http://tiexpressdsp.com/index.php/Network_Developers_Kit_FAQ#Q:_Why_does_the_DHCP_client_seems_to_give_up_after_a_certain_period_of_time_if_the_Ethernet_cable_is_disconnected_when_the_NDK_boots_up.3F

Thanks,
Prathap.