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    New Netgate 6100 device no TAC Lite

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      rcoleman-netgate Netgate @IonutIT
      last edited by rcoleman-netgate

      @ionutit For Netgate devices they are the same thing.

      We will change a device's support listing when users express concern or worry about the label displayed on their dashboard.

      In TAC we have zero difference in provided support level between Netgate devices with Community Support and Netgate devices with TAC Lite.

      Ryan
      Repeat, after me: MESH IS THE DEVIL! MESH IS THE DEVIL!
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      • DefenderLLCD
        DefenderLLC @rcoleman-netgate
        last edited by

        @rcoleman-netgate Mine still says community too. I sent my Netgate ID to @stephenw10. Can y’all update mine too? Thanks.

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          DefenderLLC @rcoleman-netgate
          last edited by

          @rcoleman-netgate said in New Netgate 6100 device no TAC Lite:

          @ionutit For Netgate devices they are the same thing.

          We will change a device's support listing when users express concern or worry about the label displayed on their dashboard.

          In TAC we have zero difference in provided support level between Netgate devices with Community Support and Netgate devices with TAC Lite.

          Will you please change mine? I sent my Netgate ID to @stephenw10. I might be selling mine and replacing it with an 8200. Thanks.

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            stephenw10 Netgate Administrator
            last edited by

            Done

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              DBLClick
              last edited by rcoleman-netgate

              I also recently purchased a 6100 Max which I love. I also received only Community Support and said I should Tac Lite support.

              Netgate 6100
              Serial: [redacted]
              Netgate Device ID: [redacted]

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              • DefenderLLCD
                DefenderLLC @stephenw10
                last edited by

                @stephenw10 said in New Netgate 6100 device no TAC Lite:

                Done

                Thanks man! It’s the little things in life…

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                • stephenw10S
                  stephenw10 Netgate Administrator
                  last edited by

                  To be clear all Netgate devices are covered by TAC Lite. It's only the additional support subscription that shows like that. The coverage is identical.

                  Steve

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                    rcoleman-netgate Netgate @stephenw10
                    last edited by rcoleman-netgate

                    Which is why I won't be changing these things -- as long as it is a Netgate device it will get updates. Changes are not needed.

                    Ryan
                    Repeat, after me: MESH IS THE DEVIL! MESH IS THE DEVIL!
                    Requesting firmware for your Netgate device? https://go.netgate.com
                    Switching: Mikrotik, Netgear, Extreme
                    Wireless: Aruba, Ubiquiti

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                      DefenderLLC @rcoleman-netgate
                      last edited by

                      @rcoleman-netgate said in New Netgate 6100 device no TAC Lite:

                      Which is why I won't be changing these things -- as long as it is a Netgate device it will get updates. Changes are not needed.

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                      Why not just have this there by default for all Netgate devices? It's nice seeing the date which, in theory, aligns to the warranty period.

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                        rcoleman-netgate Netgate @DefenderLLC
                        last edited by rcoleman-netgate

                        @defenderllc Because TAC Lite doesn't expire with the warranty. TAC Lite follows the lifetime of the device.

                        Expiration of TAC Lite on non-Netgate devices will keep you from accessing updates in future releases of pfSense Plus.

                        Ryan
                        Repeat, after me: MESH IS THE DEVIL! MESH IS THE DEVIL!
                        Requesting firmware for your Netgate device? https://go.netgate.com
                        Switching: Mikrotik, Netgear, Extreme
                        Wireless: Aruba, Ubiquiti

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                        • DefenderLLCD
                          DefenderLLC @rcoleman-netgate
                          last edited by

                          @rcoleman-netgate said in New Netgate 6100 device no TAC Lite:

                          @defenderllc Because TAC Lite doesn't expire with the warranty. TAC Lite follows the lifetime of the device.

                          Expiration of TAC Lite on non-Netgate devices will keep you from accessing updates in future releases of pfSense Plus.

                          Makes sense. So now I’m curious what happens if I keep my 6100 MAX past the date above. Sorry, I didn’t realize this was a manual thing.

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                            rcoleman-netgate Netgate @DefenderLLC
                            last edited by

                            @defenderllc Nothing should happen - the update checks send the serial number as well. But if it does -- open a ticket.

                            Ryan
                            Repeat, after me: MESH IS THE DEVIL! MESH IS THE DEVIL!
                            Requesting firmware for your Netgate device? https://go.netgate.com
                            Switching: Mikrotik, Netgear, Extreme
                            Wireless: Aruba, Ubiquiti

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                              DefenderLLC @rcoleman-netgate
                              last edited by DefenderLLC

                              @rcoleman-netgate said in New Netgate 6100 device no TAC Lite:

                              @defenderllc Nothing should happen - the update checks send the serial number as well. But if it does -- open a ticket.

                              Thanks man. I won’t ask for this again if I end up buying an 8200 when they come back in stock. I’d like the extra cores and RAM.

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