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    • stephenw10S
      stephenw10 Netgate Administrator
      last edited by

      I've been trying to replicate this issue and cannot do so directly. A clean install on 2.4.5p1 sees the update to 21.05.2 available and can upgrade to it correctly.

      What I think must have happened here is that some bad pkgs were pulled in by attempting to install a package before either upgrading or setting the pkg repo.

      If that is the case it can probably be recovered using this procedure:
      https://docs.netgate.com/pfsense/en/latest/troubleshooting/upgrades.html#upgrade-not-offered-library-errors

      However you can always recover by installing clean form the recovery image.

      Steve

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        SteveITS Galactic Empire @jgrantham
        last edited by

        @jgrantham said in New Netgate SG-1100 2.4.5-RELEASE-p1 Available Packages Empty:

        old 2020 firmware on the appliance, which seems unable to update

        It definitely should update, I've updated older versions. Though as Steve noted you might need to skip...once or twice to get from 2.4.4 to 21.05 I had to go to either 2.4.5 or 21.02 first, though that's not always necessary (don't recall which, exactly). See https://docs.netgate.com/pfsense/en/latest/troubleshooting/upgrades.html#upgrade-not-offered-library-errors notably changing Branch to "Previous stable version" and update that way. That should (right now) make it detect/offer an older version, and you can change the Branch to current and upgrade to 21.05 afterwards.

        Pre-2.7.2/23.09: Only install packages for your version, or risk breaking it. Select your branch in System/Update/Update Settings.
        When upgrading, allow 10-15 minutes to restart, or more depending on packages and device speed.
        Upvote 👍 helpful posts!

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          dwarfninjav
          last edited by

          I have this exact issue. Brand new Netgate device from Netgate and 2.4.5-p1 and no updates available and no packages to install. Am I understanding that I need to reload the Firewall to get this to work?

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          • stephenw10S
            stephenw10 Netgate Administrator
            last edited by

            You can probably resolve it using the procedure I linked to above.

            However having a copy of the firmware is always a good idea.

            Steve

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              dwarfninjav @stephenw10
              last edited by

              @stephenw10 - Yeah I tried all those no luck. I submitted a support ticket to get the latest version.

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                PeteRage
                last edited by

                Exact same issue with a SG-1100 I received today 1/5/2021 direct from Netgate has the 2020 software.

                2.4.5-RELEASE-p1 (arm64)
                built on Tue Sep 15 10:30:40 EDT 2020
                FreeBSD 11.3-STABLE

                Filed a support ticket, need that upgraded image.

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                • stephenw10S
                  stephenw10 Netgate Administrator
                  last edited by

                  Hmm, I tried to replicate this and couldn't. So to be clear this a was new 1100 dircelty from us that arrived with 2.4.5p1 installed.
                  You tried to update it during the initial deployment and it was unable to see the firmware update?
                  Like using the check for updates button in the setup wizard?

                  Steve

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                    PeteRage @stephenw10
                    last edited by

                    @stephenw10

                    Correct.

                    I’ve also tried from SSH using pkg-static (from link in your troubleshooting upgrade docs), it complains that the Repository pfsense-core missing. ‘pkg update’ required.

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                    • stephenw10S
                      stephenw10 Netgate Administrator
                      last edited by

                      Using pkg-static -d update?

                      Hmm it should pull in the updates if the meta file is missing. Can you get the output from that command?

                      Steve

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                        PeteRage @stephenw10
                        last edited by

                        @stephenw10

                        [2.4.5-RELEASE][admin@iotfirewall.localdomain]/root: pkg-static -d update
                        DBG(1)[28836]> pkg initialized
                        Updating pfSense-core repository catalogue...
                        DBG(1)[28836]> PkgRepo: verifying update for pfSense-core
                        DBG(1)[28836]> PkgRepo: need forced update of pfSense-core
                        DBG(1)[28836]> Pkgrepo, begin update of '/var/db/pkg/repo-pfSense-core.sqlite'
                        DBG(1)[28836]> Fetch: fetching from: https://repo00.netgate.com/pkg/pfSense_factory-v2_4_4_aarch64-core/meta.conf with opts "i"
                        DBG(1)[28836]> Fetch: fetching from: https://repo01.netgate.com/pkg/pfSense_factory-v2_4_4_aarch64-core/meta.conf with opts "i"
                        DBG(1)[28836]> Fetch: fetching from: https://repo00.netgate.com/pkg/pfSense_factory-v2_4_4_aarch64-core/meta.conf with opts "i"
                        DBG(1)[28836]> Fetch: fetching from: https://repo00.netgate.com/pkg/pfSense_factory-v2_4_4_aarch64-core/meta.txz with opts "i"
                        DBG(1)[28836]> Fetch: fetching from: https://repo01.netgate.com/pkg/pfSense_factory-v2_4_4_aarch64-core/meta.txz with opts "i"
                        DBG(1)[28836]> Fetch: fetching from: https://repo00.netgate.com/pkg/pfSense_factory-v2_4_4_aarch64-core/meta.txz with opts "i"
                        pkg-static: https://repo.netgate.com/pkg/pfSense_factory-v2_4_4_aarch64-core/meta.txz: Bad Request
                        repository pfSense-core has no meta file, using default settings
                        DBG(1)[28836]> Fetch: fetching from: https://repo00.netgate.com/pkg/pfSense_factory-v2_4_4_aarch64-core/packagesite.txz with opts "i"
                        DBG(1)[28836]> Fetch: fetching from: https://repo01.netgate.com/pkg/pfSense_factory-v2_4_4_aarch64-core/packagesite.txz with opts "i"
                        DBG(1)[28836]> Fetch: fetching from: https://repo00.netgate.com/pkg/pfSense_factory-v2_4_4_aarch64-core/packagesite.txz with opts "i"
                        pkg-static: https://repo.netgate.com/pkg/pfSense_factory-v2_4_4_aarch64-core/packagesite.txz: Bad Request
                        Unable to update repository pfSense-core
                        Updating pfSense repository catalogue...
                        DBG(1)[28836]> PkgRepo: verifying update for pfSense
                        DBG(1)[28836]> PkgRepo: need forced update of pfSense
                        DBG(1)[28836]> Pkgrepo, begin update of '/var/db/pkg/repo-pfSense.sqlite'
                        DBG(1)[28836]> Fetch: fetching from: https://repo00.netgate.com/pkg/pfSense_factory-v2_4_4_aarch64-pfSense_factory-v2_4_4/meta.conf with opts "i"
                        DBG(1)[28836]> Fetch: fetching from: https://repo01.netgate.com/pkg/pfSense_factory-v2_4_4_aarch64-pfSense_factory-v2_4_4/meta.conf with opts "i"
                        DBG(1)[28836]> Fetch: fetching from: https://repo00.netgate.com/pkg/pfSense_factory-v2_4_4_aarch64-pfSense_factory-v2_4_4/meta.conf with opts "i"
                        DBG(1)[28836]> Fetch: fetching from: https://repo00.netgate.com/pkg/pfSense_factory-v2_4_4_aarch64-pfSense_factory-v2_4_4/meta.txz with opts "i"
                        DBG(1)[28836]> Fetch: fetching from: https://repo01.netgate.com/pkg/pfSense_factory-v2_4_4_aarch64-pfSense_factory-v2_4_4/meta.txz with opts "i"
                        DBG(1)[28836]> Fetch: fetching from: https://repo00.netgate.com/pkg/pfSense_factory-v2_4_4_aarch64-pfSense_factory-v2_4_4/meta.txz with opts "i"
                        pkg-static: https://repo.netgate.com/pkg/pfSense_factory-v2_4_4_aarch64-pfSense_factory-v2_4_4/meta.txz: Bad Request
                        repository pfSense has no meta file, using default settings
                        DBG(1)[28836]> Fetch: fetching from: https://repo00.netgate.com/pkg/pfSense_factory-v2_4_4_aarch64-pfSense_factory-v2_4_4/packagesite.txz with opts "i"
                        DBG(1)[28836]> Fetch: fetching from: https://repo01.netgate.com/pkg/pfSense_factory-v2_4_4_aarch64-pfSense_factory-v2_4_4/packagesite.txz with opts "i"
                        DBG(1)[28836]> Fetch: fetching from: https://repo00.netgate.com/pkg/pfSense_factory-v2_4_4_aarch64-pfSense_factory-v2_4_4/packagesite.txz with opts "i"
                        pkg-static: https://repo.netgate.com/pkg/pfSense_factory-v2_4_4_aarch64-pfSense_factory-v2_4_4/packagesite.txz: Bad Request
                        Unable to update repository pfSense
                        Error updating repositories!
                        [2.4.5-RELEASE][admin@iotfirewall.localdomain]/root:

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                        • stephenw10S
                          stephenw10 Netgate Administrator
                          last edited by

                          Ok, thanks. Same error then.

                          Re-installing 21.05.2 clean will certainly get you to it fastest.

                          We are still looking into this.

                          Steve

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                            PeteRage @stephenw10
                            last edited by PeteRage

                            @stephenw10

                            One more detail. I am running the device inside of a LAN to create a secure subnet. In order to get access to the device on its default IP I disconnected the WAN port before going through the wizard and gave it a different subnet 192.168.20.0/24 - since the 192.168.1.0 subnet is already in use.

                            Perhaps that initial step of running the wizard when not connected to the WAN is the variation causing this issue? I’ll do the reinstall tomorrow with some fresh coffee.

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                            • stephenw10S
                              stephenw10 Netgate Administrator
                              last edited by

                              Hmm, well it would certainly fail the check at that point but as long as the WAN was then connected and the subnets didn't conflict it should be OK. 🤔

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                                PeteRage @stephenw10
                                last edited by

                                @stephenw10

                                I am up and running on the new firmware and all seems well. Thank you!

                                A couple of notes:

                                1. Running Etcher on Windows 10. There is a known issue that causes it to fail validation of writing the flash drive. If you encounter that follow these steps.

                                https://superuser.com/questions/1199823/how-to-prevent-creation-of-system-volume-information-folder-in-windows-10-for/1199824#1199824

                                Burned an hour trying to check my stick for writing problems.

                                1. Had to manually install the Prolific USB serial driver for windows.

                                2. Install Instructions. Between Steps 6 and 7 there is ALOT of console output and reboots, this would be worth mentioning, that you should be patient (and not worry!) while it runs through these steps.

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                                  actionjackson
                                  last edited by actionjackson

                                  @stephenw10 said in New Netgate SG-1100 2.4.5-RELEASE-p1 Available Packages Empty:

                                  https://docs.netgate.com/pfsense/en/latest/solutions/sg-1100/reinstall-pfsense.html

                                  I am experiencing the exact same issue with a SG-1100 pfSense 2.4.5-RELEASE-p1 (arm64) ordered directly from Netgate. Received my unit about 14 days ago.

                                  DNS is working properly for all domains except repo.netgate.com. DNS cannot resolve repo.netgate.com

                                  *** Can't find repo.netgate.com: No answer

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                                  • stephenw10S
                                    stephenw10 Netgate Administrator
                                    last edited by

                                    That's because it doesn't have a/aaaa records it uses SRV records, same as packages
                                    https://docs.netgate.com/pfsense/en/latest/troubleshooting/upgrades.html#packages-netgate-com-has-no-a-aaaa-record

                                    You see the same error from: pkg-static -d update ?

                                    Steve

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                                      actionjackson @stephenw10
                                      last edited by

                                      Hi @stephenw10 ,
                                      Thanks for your reply. Any further recommendation you have would be much appreciated.

                                      The behavior is the same when using pkg-static -d update

                                      Here is the device output:

                                      pkg-static -d update
DBG(1)[25191]> pkg initialized
Updating pfSense-core repository catalogue...
DBG(1)[25191]> PkgRepo: verifying update for pfSense-core
DBG(1)[25191]> PkgRepo: need forced update of pfSense-core
DBG(1)[25191]> Pkgrepo, begin update of '/var/db/pkg/repo-pfSense-core.sqlite'
DBG(1)[25191]> Fetch: fetching from: https://repo01.netgate.com/pkg/pfSense_factory-v2_4_5_aarch64-core/meta.conf with opts "i"
DBG(1)[25191]> Fetch: fetching from: https://repo00.netgate.com/pkg/pfSense_factory-v2_4_5_aarch64-core/meta.conf with opts "i"
DBG(1)[25191]> Fetch: fetching from: https://repo01.netgate.com/pkg/pfSense_factory-v2_4_5_aarch64-core/meta.conf with opts "i"
DBG(1)[25191]> Fetch: fetching from: https://repo01.netgate.com/pkg/pfSense_factory-v2_4_5_aarch64-core/meta.txz with opts "i"
DBG(1)[25191]> Fetch: fetching from: https://repo00.netgate.com/pkg/pfSense_factory-v2_4_5_aarch64-core/meta.txz with opts "i"
DBG(1)[25191]> Fetch: fetching from: https://repo01.netgate.com/pkg/pfSense_factory-v2_4_5_aarch64-core/meta.txz with opts "i"
pkg-static: https://repo.netgate.com/pkg/pfSense_factory-v2_4_5_aarch64-core/meta.txz: Bad Request
repository pfSense-core has no meta file, using default settings
DBG(1)[25191]> Fetch: fetching from: https://repo01.netgate.com/pkg/pfSense_factory-v2_4_5_aarch64-core/packagesite.txz with opts "i"
DBG(1)[25191]> Fetch: fetching from: https://repo00.netgate.com/pkg/pfSense_factory-v2_4_5_aarch64-core/packagesite.txz with opts "i"
DBG(1)[25191]> Fetch: fetching from: https://repo01.netgate.com/pkg/pfSense_factory-v2_4_5_aarch64-core/packagesite.txz with opts "i"
pkg-static: https://repo.netgate.com/pkg/pfSense_factory-v2_4_5_aarch64-core/packagesite.txz: Bad Request
Unable to update repository pfSense-core
Updating pfSense repository catalogue...
DBG(1)[25191]> PkgRepo: verifying update for pfSense
DBG(1)[25191]> PkgRepo: need forced update of pfSense
DBG(1)[25191]> Pkgrepo, begin update of '/var/db/pkg/repo-pfSense.sqlite'
DBG(1)[25191]> Fetch: fetching from: https://repo01.netgate.com/pkg/pfSense_factory-v2_4_5_aarch64-pfSense_factory-v2_4_5/meta.conf with opts "i"
DBG(1)[25191]> Fetch: fetching from: https://repo00.netgate.com/pkg/pfSense_factory-v2_4_5_aarch64-pfSense_factory-v2_4_5/meta.conf with opts "i"
DBG(1)[25191]> Fetch: fetching from: https://repo01.netgate.com/pkg/pfSense_factory-v2_4_5_aarch64-pfSense_factory-v2_4_5/meta.conf with opts "i"
DBG(1)[25191]> Fetch: fetching from: https://repo01.netgate.com/pkg/pfSense_factory-v2_4_5_aarch64-pfSense_factory-v2_4_5/meta.txz with opts "i"
DBG(1)[25191]> Fetch: fetching from: https://repo00.netgate.com/pkg/pfSense_factory-v2_4_5_aarch64-pfSense_factory-v2_4_5/meta.txz with opts "i"
DBG(1)[25191]> Fetch: fetching from: https://repo01.netgate.com/pkg/pfSense_factory-v2_4_5_aarch64-pfSense_factory-v2_4_5/meta.txz with opts "i"
pkg-static: https://repo.netgate.com/pkg/pfSense_factory-v2_4_5_aarch64-pfSense_factory-v2_4_5/meta.txz: Bad Request
repository pfSense has no meta file, using default settings
DBG(1)[25191]> Fetch: fetching from: https://repo01.netgate.com/pkg/pfSense_factory-v2_4_5_aarch64-pfSense_factory-v2_4_5/packagesite.txz with opts "i"
DBG(1)[25191]> Fetch: fetching from: https://repo00.netgate.com/pkg/pfSense_factory-v2_4_5_aarch64-pfSense_factory-v2_4_5/packagesite.txz with opts "i"
DBG(1)[25191]> Fetch: fetching from: https://repo01.netgate.com/pkg/pfSense_factory-v2_4_5_aarch64-pfSense_factory-v2_4_5/packagesite.txz with opts "i"
pkg-static: https://repo.netgate.com/pkg/pfSense_factory-v2_4_5_aarch64-pfSense_factory-v2_4_5/packagesite.txz: Bad Request
Unable to update repository pfSense
Error updating repositories!
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                                      • stephenw10S
                                        stephenw10 Netgate Administrator
                                        last edited by

                                        Well as with the others the fastest way back to full function is to install 21.05.2 clean. Just open a ticket here: https://www.netgate.com/tac-support-request

                                        Steve

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                                          DirkDooms
                                          last edited by

                                          For the record, I have the same issue. New SG-1100 since 5 days.

                                          If I do a clean install, do I need to reconfigure eveyrthing? Just finished it until I noticed this issue

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                                            PeteRage @DirkDooms
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                                            @dirkdooms I’m pretty sure you can back up your configuration to XML, do the reinstall, then restore that config.

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