Migrating settings between pfSense routers
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Forgive me if the topic was already addressed. Didn't find it. Is it possible to migrate settings between pfSense routers? I currently have a Netgate 1100 with some custom VPN settings and want to migrate everything as-is to a Netgate 2100. Will all users, packages, OpenVPN settings, etc. transfer to the new unit for a quick boot/deploy?
Thank you.
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@crentistthedentist See https://forum.netgate.com/topic/175667/upgrading-sg-1100-to-sg-2100/3 :) Netgate will convert it for you.
The restore will install packages so allow it to take a while to finish.
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@steveits Thank you for the reply. And this will work for routers that are different model numbers? Simply do the backup/restore all settings including packages, then?
Thanks.
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@crentistthedentist in most cases but not these models. See that linked post/thread.
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J jimp moved this topic from Problems Installing or Upgrading pfSense Software on
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Yes, in most cases you can just backup your config and restore it into a different device. pfSense will ask you to re-assign the interfaces to whatever is available in the new hardware and you're done.
However there are some caveats! If the new hardware has fewer total interfaces for example you you need to lose some or convert to VLANs etc. If your config contains a lot of sub-interface types like VLANs, LAGG or PPP it can be easier to modify the config manually before restoring it.
And if the new hardware has the same interface types as the old device pfSense will just use them without asking your to re-assign which might not be what your want.In this case moving from the 1100 to the 2100 hits several of those points so it's better to modify the config before installing it. But since you bought that from us we can do it for you if you open a ticket with us.
https://www.netgate.com/tac-support-request
And, yes, it will bring all the settings from the 1100 and packages will be reinstalled.Steve
