If you really want to get fancy you can edit your interface assignments in the config XML before you restore.  For example if going from 'em' to 'igb' driver, just find / replace 'em0' with 'igb0' and 'em1' with 'igb1' That should work even if you have VLAN interfaces and/or LAGG. You can even test this beforehand by restoring your config to a virtual machine.

Thanks. I actually resolved it myself. After disabling VGA via jumper, it no longer was an issue. Now, although that was an issue itself, as I couldn't even console in, nor did it boot up, I did switch it back afterwards and it still worked with contact from VGA. It didn't actually have to be plugged in, just have the metal contacts touch each other. So now it works fine. When it is plugged in, but not powered on, it the power supply used to make weird noises. It doesn't do that either. Rather bizarre, including the sparkles from when the power cable wasn't far enough into the DC jack apparently. Anyways, seems okay now. Temperature of CPU was a lot cooler too, as low as 39C, but it did go back up overnight to 50C-ish, which had been what it was.

Awesome, glad to have helped!

@JamesVA: is ATT Gigapower considered PPPoE?  Or any FTTP connection? No, it's uses 802.1X.

I'm curious. what was a problem and what was a solution?

@mtk: are there still leds active when you find it in the morning? (power and/or ethernetports) If it would be a power dip, it would have rebooted on its own, the APU2 does not have a power button. But plugging it out & back in initiates restart? Odd… Given the symptoms, I would interpret it as if it hangs. If pfSense logs do not show anything, I would try to look at console. Connect pc/laptop to the serial port of the APU2, leave console open overnight. Hopefully that reveals something...

@stephenw10: Using the airport as an access point is what I'd do. I don't see an issues with that. I think some Airport (router) models actual had an Access Point only mode. https://doc.pfsense.org/index.php/Use_an_existing_wireless_router_with_pfSense Steve That's how I use my airport.  You simply set Router Mode to Off (Bridge Mode) and it passes everything to the pfsense box.

I have the same problem

Sorry next time it wont happen

@mricecool: I found this thread: https://forum.pfsense.org/index.php?topic=129393.0 talking about the same subject. And a few performance specs from gig net with openvpn. Just for reference. I usually go for NC364T Quad-Port nics, but this build I'm going to try out the i340-t2 or i340-t4 to be redundant. So this build got a little out of hand regarding price. Im currently looking at this setup. Please review: CPU: i3-7350k, 180USD Motherboard: Supermicro X11SSL-F Socket lga1151, 255USD Case: Supermicro CSE-512L-260B Chassis with 260W power supply and some fans, 111USD CPU Cooler: Noctua NH-L9i, 50USD Memory: Kingston ValueRAM Server Premier KVR24SE17S8/4MB 4GB, 75USD HDD: KingFast F6 32GB 2.5" SATA SATA III MLC SSD, 25USD Extra Quad nic: i350-T4, 45USD 180+255+111+50+75+25+45 = 741 USD This will be a future proof router. Any thoughts? =) How about this thing? Lanner NCA-1031 Desktop Fanless x86 Network Appliance with Intel Apollo Lake Processors Key features: Intel Atom x7-E3950 or x5-E3930 (Codenamed Apollo Lake) 6x or 5x GbE RJ45, 2x USB 3.0 Ports, 1x RJ45 Console Port 2x Pairs of Gen3 Bypass (SKU A&B) 1x DDR3L Non-ECC SO-DIMM (Max. 8GB) 1x Mini-PCIe Socket (SKU B&C) Fanless Desktop Form Factor It seems very polished and appliance-like, and the x7-3950 can definitely do the job, but I haven't been able to find a price or online supplier. -dw [image: NCA-1031_back.jpg] [image: NCA-1031_front.jpg]

How about this one from Lanner? http://www.lannerinc.com/products/x86-network-appliances/desktop/?option=com_content&view=article&id=1879:nca-1031&catid=26:desktop It looks great but having trouble finding a reasonably priced source… -dw [image: NCA-1031_front.jpg] [image: NCA-1031_back.jpg]

Consider fitlet-XA10-LAN I've been using it for almost a year now. Uptime is about 300 days. I recommended it to a friend recently who bought it for pfSense too. He has 360 Mbps on his Internet connection and is getting full throughput. I tested it with iPerf and got 700 Mbps in both directions LAN to WAN with firewall and NAT enabled. I got about 160 Mbps of IPSec throughput in both directions testing with iPerf. It supports AES-NI. If you buy it, read my post on this site on how to tune the hardware and firmware. Without tuning, the throughput will be less than 200 Mbps.

Ran into the same error when trying to install pfSense (current version 2.3.4) to a new embedded appliance (IBOX-501 N10/Protectli type device) with SSD or CF from a USB or CDROM. Cause of the issue is related to GPT (GUID Patition Table) marked media, and can affect either the new SSD, CF and/or the USB install media. Using Windows, this is how I was able to correct the issue. Using Windows 7 PC with administrative rights Connect SSD or CF media to the Windows PC Open a command prompt (with admin rights) Start the DISKPART utility by typing DISKPART type LIST DISK and note the number of the drive that will contain the pfSense installation type SELECT DISK (number) type CLEAN and wait for the task to complete type CONVERT MBR and wait for the task to complete type EXIT remove the SSD or CF drive Seems that some USB thumb drives are shipped from the factory with GPT instead of MBR. If installing pfSense from a USB drive use the same steps above to prepare the USB media. Seems SanDisk and some Corsair USB drives are shipped from the factory with GPT. After completion, a USB drive can be set up to install pfSense using Rufus.

Ran into the same error when trying to install pfSense (current version 2.3.4) to a new embedded appliance (IBOX-501 N10/Protectli type device) with SSD or CF from a USB or CDROM. Cause of the issue is related to GPT (GUID Patition Table) marked media, and can affect either the new SSD, CF and/or the USB install media. The media needs to be adjusted from GPT to MBR. Using Windows, this is how I was able to correct the issue. Using Windows 7 PC with administrative rights Connect SSD or CF media to the Windows PC Open a command prompt (with admin rights) Start the DISKPART utility by typing DISKPART type LIST DISK and note the number of the drive that will contain the pfSense installation type SELECT DISK (number) type CLEAN and wait for the task to complete type CONVERT MBR and wait for the task to complete type EXIT remove the SSD or CF drive from Windows and install into pfSense device Seems that some USB thumb drives are shipped from the factory with GPT instead of MBR. If installing from a USB drive use the same steps above to prepare the USB media. Seems SanDisk and some Corsair USB drives are shipped from the factory with GPT. After completion, a USB drive can be set up to install pfSense using Rufus.

@GTX: I can just get a 2.5 IDE drive and put it in without any adapters? Sorry for the delay. Most of those boxes come with an IDE connector suitable for connecting a laptop style drive in a caddy. You will need an adapter to connect between the actual 2.5" IDE 44pin connector and the connector on the board. It's mentioned here: https://doc.pfsense.org/index.php/PfSense_on_Watchguard_Firebox#Further_Enhancements_3 Here's an example: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/253003464107 As I said before you definitely don't want to spend too much here because the 32bit hardware in that box has limited life at this point. Thanks, Steve