Netgate 5100 : Power on after power loss
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The UPS plugin successfully shutdown the gateway during a recent power loss. However when power came back on, the device didn't auto power on. How can I access the BIOS or similar settings to set it to power on always when power is restored?
I checked the netgate 5100 online manual but I couldn't find any mention of this.
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IIRC, there is a setting in the BIOS for always powering on when power is applied. I thought it was set by default on the 5100, but I'm not 100% sure.
To see the setting, you need to attach a console cable and reboot. During boot there is a prompt that says what key to press to enter setup.
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@dennypage Okay, wasn't sure how to get to the bios without a monitor and wasn't about to play around during business hours. Your response gives me hope.
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@jcormier The 5100s do not have video out.
https://docs.netgate.com/pfsense/en/latest/solutions/sg-5100/connect-to-console.html
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@rcoleman-netgate Wow that was fast, is there an auto response setup for the word monitor? xD
I can use the USB console, that's fine.
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@jcormier We monitor the forums :D
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@dennypage said in Netgate 5100 : Power on after power loss:
IIRC, there is a setting in the BIOS for always powering on when power is applied. I thought it was set by default on the 5100, but I'm not 100% sure.
To see the setting, tou need to attach a console cable and reboot. During boot there is a prompt that says what key to press to enter setup.
Thanks this worked.
