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    • stephenw10S
      stephenw10 Netgate Administrator
      last edited by

      Use ICMP traceroute like: traceroute -In pkg01-atx.netgate.com

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        Leonardo 5 @stephenw10
        last edited by

        @stephenw10 traceroute -In pkg01-atx.netgate.com result:
        traceroute to pkg01-atx.netgate.com (208.123.73.209), 64 hops max, 48 byte packets
        1 179.16.0.1 0.402 ms 1.035 ms 0.310 ms
        2 X.X.X.254 1.407 ms 0.476 ms 0.777 ms
        3 Y.Y.Y.41 1.907 ms 0.760 ms 0.986 ms
        4 * * *
        5 * * *
        6 62.115.164.218 82.548 ms 81.724 ms 82.015 ms
        7 * * *
        8 * * *
        9 4.14.49.2 118.087 ms 117.059 ms 116.963 ms
        10 64.20.229.158 117.777 ms 117.279 ms 117.157 ms
        11 66.219.34.194 117.218 ms 117.743 ms 116.793 ms
        12 208.123.73.4 118.006 ms 117.298 ms 118.029 ms
        13 208.123.73.209 117.889 ms 117.300 ms 117.119 ms

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        • stephenw10S
          stephenw10 Netgate Administrator
          last edited by

          But you're still seeing 'no route to host' in the output of: pkg-static -d update ?

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            Leonardo 5 @stephenw10
            last edited by

            @stephenw10 Yes. And I can not see/download packages.
            2f14c42b-9d5c-4474-8f8c-5482abb33bb4-image.png

            On running pkg-static -d update:
            DBG(1)[97999]> pkg initialized
            Updating pfSense-core repository catalogue...
            DBG(1)[97999]> PkgRepo: verifying update for pfSense-core
            DBG(1)[97999]> PkgRepo: need forced update of pfSense-core
            DBG(1)[97999]> Pkgrepo, begin update of '/var/db/pkg/repo-pfSense-core.sqlite'
            DBG(1)[97999]> Request to fetch pkg+https://pkg.pfsense.org/pfSense_v2_7_0_amd64-core/meta.conf
            DBG(1)[97999]> opening libfetch fetcher
            DBG(1)[97999]> Fetch > libfetch: connecting
            DBG(1)[97999]> Fetch: fetching from: https://pkg01-atx.netgate.com/pfSense_v2_7_0_amd64-core/meta.conf with opts "i"
            DBG(1)[97999]> Fetch: fetching from: https://pkg01-atx.netgate.com/pfSense_v2_7_0_amd64-core/meta.conf with opts "i"
            DBG(1)[97999]> Fetch: fetching from: https://pkg01-atx.netgate.com/pfSense_v2_7_0_amd64-core/meta.conf with opts "i"
            DBG(1)[97999]> Request to fetch pkg+https://pkg.pfsense.org/pfSense_v2_7_0_amd64-core/meta.txz
            DBG(1)[97999]> opening libfetch fetcher
            DBG(1)[97999]> Fetch > libfetch: connecting
            DBG(1)[97999]> Fetch: fetching from: https://pkg01-atx.netgate.com/pfSense_v2_7_0_amd64-core/meta.txz with opts "i"
            DBG(1)[97999]> Fetch: fetching from: https://pkg01-atx.netgate.com/pfSense_v2_7_0_amd64-core/meta.txz with opts "i"
            DBG(1)[97999]> Fetch: fetching from: https://pkg01-atx.netgate.com/pfSense_v2_7_0_amd64-core/meta.txz with opts "i"
            pkg-static: https://pkg01-atx.netgate.com/pfSense_v2_7_0_amd64-core/meta.txz: No route to host
            repository pfSense-core has no meta file, using default settings
            ...
            DBG(1)[97999]> Request to fetch pkg+https://pkg.pfsense.org/pfSense_v2_7_0_amd64-pfSense_v2_7_0/packagesite.txz
            DBG(1)[97999]> opening libfetch fetcher
            DBG(1)[97999]> Fetch > libfetch: connecting
            DBG(1)[97999]> Fetch: fetching from: https://pkg00-atx.netgate.com/pfSense_v2_7_0_amd64-pfSense_v2_7_0/packagesite.txz with opts "i"
            DBG(1)[97999]> Fetch: fetching from: https://pkg00-atx.netgate.com/pfSense_v2_7_0_amd64-pfSense_v2_7_0/packagesite.txz with opts "i"
            DBG(1)[97999]> Fetch: fetching from: https://pkg00-atx.netgate.com/pfSense_v2_7_0_amd64-pfSense_v2_7_0/packagesite.txz with opts "i"
            pkg-static: https://pkg00-atx.netgate.com/pfSense_v2_7_0_amd64-pfSense_v2_7_0/packagesite.txz: No route to host
            Unable to update repository pfSense
            Error updating repositories!

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            • stephenw10S
              stephenw10 Netgate Administrator
              last edited by

              Hmm, try: pkg-static -d4 update

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                Leonardo 5
                last edited by

                When I changed DNS Resolution Behavior to "Use remote DNS Servers, ignore local DNS" I was able to see the packages and run "pkg-static -d update".
                I even tried to install the open vpn config export package, but I got an error asking to update pfsense.
                It was only normal for about 10 minutes, then when I tried to update pfSense it was back to the same problem as before, "no route to host".

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                  Leonardo 5 @stephenw10
                  last edited by

                  @stephenw10 Running pkg-static -d4 update
                  ...
                  DBG(1)[10184]> Request to fetch pkg+https://pkg.pfsense.org/pfSense_v2_7_0_amd64-pfSense_v2_7_0/packagesite.txz
                  DBG(1)[10184]> opening libfetch fetcher
                  DBG(1)[10184]> Fetch > libfetch: connecting
                  DBG(1)[10184]> Fetch: fetching from: https://pkg01-atx.netgate.com/pfSense_v2_7_0_amd64-pfSense_v2_7_0/packagesite.txz with opts "i4"
                  DBG(1)[10184]> Fetch: fetching from: https://pkg01-atx.netgate.com/pfSense_v2_7_0_amd64-pfSense_v2_7_0/packagesite.txz with opts "i4"
                  DBG(1)[10184]> Fetch: fetching from: https://pkg01-atx.netgate.com/pfSense_v2_7_0_amd64-pfSense_v2_7_0/packagesite.txz with opts "i4"
                  pkg-static: https://pkg01-atx.netgate.com/pfSense_v2_7_0_amd64-pfSense_v2_7_0/packagesite.txz: Permission denied
                  Unable to update repository pfSense
                  Error updating repositories!

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                  • stephenw10S
                    stephenw10 Netgate Administrator
                    last edited by

                    Ok so it looks like it's trying to use v6 by default but there's no route. And something is blocking it when it tries to use v4.

                    Are you logged in as admin/root?

                    Do you have outbound block rules? pfBlocker? Snort?

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                      mrrobot @Leonardo 5
                      last edited by

                      @Leonardo-5 in which country you are using ur pfsense router ? i have the same issue as u & we suspect the isp is blocking the traffic !

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                        Leonardo 5 @mrrobot
                        last edited by Leonardo 5

                        @mrrobot Brazil. I'm starting to suspect that the ISP may be the cause of the problem indeed.

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                          Leonardo 5 @stephenw10
                          last edited by

                          @stephenw10 My ISP doesn't support ipv6. At networking config the parameter "Prefer IPv4 over IPv6" is checked. I am logged as admin when accessing from browser.
                          I am using PfSense on a virtual machine (I plan to buy a Netgate appliance when possible) and running the command as root gives me the same result.
                          Outbound NAT mode is automatic, I did not add any rule. I am using pfSense with default settings, then I am not using pfBlocker or Snort.
                          f354ea15-9aa0-49cd-a54e-955f2e2268fc-image.png

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                          • stephenw10S
                            stephenw10 Netgate Administrator
                            last edited by

                            Try running a packet capture on WAN when you are trying to check. Filter by our subnet 208.123.73.0/24.
                            Make sure you see traffic leavning for the pkg servers at 208.123.73.207 or .209.
                            If something upstream is blocking that you should see that in a reply since it shows 'permission denied'

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                              mrrobot @Leonardo 5
                              last edited by

                              @Leonardo-5 its gonna be complecated updating or installing packages in this case 😭

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                                Leonardo 5 @mrrobot
                                last edited by

                                @mrrobot If I find a solution, I will post here and tag you.
                                @stephenw10 . I will try. Thank you for helping.

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                                  nimrod
                                  last edited by

                                  Try this.

                                  Go to System / General Setup

                                  Do not change anything and just click Save.

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                                    mrrobot @Leonardo 5
                                    last edited by

                                    @Leonardo-5 thank you mate, i was gonna try to connect the pfsense appliance as a client at a friend and try to update to see what happens (my friend has a different isp from mine), i ll keep u updated as well ;)

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                                      NETLOGIC
                                      last edited by NETLOGIC

                                      I am also seeing issues updating the Available Package lists for SG-6100 today.
                                      Was all working perfectly yesterday.

                                      Noticed that I could not check for Firmware also but that was resolved by toggle and save of previous stable release to current stable release.

                                      Now it appears that I cannot see available packages or install any packages.

                                      Here is a dump of command line to try

                                      Shell Output - pkg-static -d4 update

                                      DBG(1)[83227]> pkg initialized
                                      Updating pfSense-core repository catalogue...
                                      DBG(1)[83227]> PkgRepo: verifying update for pfSense-core
                                      DBG(1)[83227]> Pkgrepo, begin update of '/var/db/pkg/repo-pfSense-core.sqlite'
                                      DBG(1)[83227]> Request to fetch pkg+https://pfsense-plus-pkg.netgate.com/pfSense_plus-v23_05_1_amd64-core/meta.conf
                                      DBG(1)[83227]> opening libfetch fetcher
                                      DBG(1)[83227]> Fetch > libfetch: connecting
                                      DBG(1)[83227]> Fetch: fetching from: https://pfsense-plus-pkg00.atx.netgate.com/pfSense_plus-v23_05_1_amd64-core/meta.conf with opts "i4"
                                      DBG(1)[83227]> Fetch: fetching from: https://pfsense-plus-pkg00.atx.netgate.com/pfSense_plus-v23_05_1_amd64-core/meta.conf with opts "i4"
                                      DBG(1)[83227]> Fetch: fetching from: https://pfsense-plus-pkg00.atx.netgate.com/pfSense_plus-v23_05_1_amd64-core/meta.conf with opts "i4"
                                      DBG(1)[83227]> Request to fetch pkg+https://pfsense-plus-pkg.netgate.com/pfSense_plus-v23_05_1_amd64-core/meta.txz
                                      DBG(1)[83227]> opening libfetch fetcher
                                      DBG(1)[83227]> Fetch > libfetch: connecting
                                      DBG(1)[83227]> Fetch: fetching from: https://pfsense-plus-pkg00.atx.netgate.com/pfSense_plus-v23_05_1_amd64-core/meta.txz with opts "i4"
                                      DBG(1)[83227]> Fetch: fetching from: https://pfsense-plus-pkg00.atx.netgate.com/pfSense_plus-v23_05_1_amd64-core/meta.txz with opts "i4"
                                      DBG(1)[83227]> Fetch: fetching from: https://pfsense-plus-pkg00.atx.netgate.com/pfSense_plus-v23_05_1_amd64-core/meta.txz with opts "i4"
                                      pkg-static: https://pfsense-plus-pkg00.atx.netgate.com/pfSense_plus-v23_05_1_amd64-core/meta.txz: Bad Request
                                      repository pfSense-core has no meta file, using default settings
                                      DBG(1)[83227]> Request to fetch pkg+https://pfsense-plus-pkg.netgate.com/pfSense_plus-v23_05_1_amd64-core/packagesite.pkg
                                      DBG(1)[83227]> opening libfetch fetcher
                                      DBG(1)[83227]> Fetch > libfetch: connecting
                                      DBG(1)[83227]> Fetch: fetching from: https://pfsense-plus-pkg00.atx.netgate.com/pfSense_plus-v23_05_1_amd64-core/packagesite.pkg with opts "i4"
                                      DBG(1)[83227]> Fetch: fetching from: https://pfsense-plus-pkg00.atx.netgate.com/pfSense_plus-v23_05_1_amd64-core/packagesite.pkg with opts "i4"
                                      DBG(1)[83227]> Fetch: fetching from: https://pfsense-plus-pkg00.atx.netgate.com/pfSense_plus-v23_05_1_amd64-core/packagesite.pkg with opts "i4"
                                      pkg-static: https://pfsense-plus-pkg00.atx.netgate.com/pfSense_plus-v23_05_1_amd64-core/packagesite.pkg: Bad Request
                                      DBG(1)[83227]> Request to fetch pkg+https://pfsense-plus-pkg.netgate.com/pfSense_plus-v23_05_1_amd64-core/packagesite.txz
                                      DBG(1)[83227]> opening libfetch fetcher
                                      DBG(1)[83227]> Fetch > libfetch: connecting
                                      DBG(1)[83227]> Fetch: fetching from: https://pfsense-plus-pkg00.atx.netgate.com/pfSense_plus-v23_05_1_amd64-core/packagesite.txz with opts "i4"
                                      DBG(1)[83227]> Fetch: fetching from: https://pfsense-plus-pkg00.atx.netgate.com/pfSense_plus-v23_05_1_amd64-core/packagesite.txz with opts "i4"
                                      DBG(1)[83227]> Fetch: fetching from: https://pfsense-plus-pkg00.atx.netgate.com/pfSense_plus-v23_05_1_amd64-core/packagesite.txz with opts "i4"
                                      pkg-static: https://pfsense-plus-pkg00.atx.netgate.com/pfSense_plus-v23_05_1_amd64-core/packagesite.txz: Bad Request
                                      Unable to update repository pfSense-core
                                      Updating pfSense repository catalogue...
                                      DBG(1)[83227]> PkgRepo: verifying update for pfSense
                                      DBG(1)[83227]> PkgRepo: need forced update of pfSense
                                      DBG(1)[83227]> Pkgrepo, begin update of '/var/db/pkg/repo-pfSense.sqlite'
                                      DBG(1)[83227]> Request to fetch pkg+https://pfsense-plus-pkg.netgate.com/pfSense_plus-v23_05_1_amd64-pfSense_plus_v23_05_1/meta.conf
                                      DBG(1)[83227]> opening libfetch fetcher
                                      DBG(1)[83227]> Fetch > libfetch: connecting
                                      DBG(1)[83227]> Fetch: fetching from: https://pfsense-plus-pkg01.atx.netgate.com/pfSense_plus-v23_05_1_amd64-pfSense_plus_v23_05_1/meta.conf with opts "i4"
                                      DBG(1)[83227]> Fetch: fetching from: https://pfsense-plus-pkg01.atx.netgate.com/pfSense_plus-v23_05_1_amd64-pfSense_plus_v23_05_1/meta.conf with opts "i4"
                                      DBG(1)[83227]> Fetch: fetching from: https://pfsense-plus-pkg01.atx.netgate.com/pfSense_plus-v23_05_1_amd64-pfSense_plus_v23_05_1/meta.conf with opts "i4"
                                      DBG(1)[83227]> Request to fetch pkg+https://pfsense-plus-pkg.netgate.com/pfSense_plus-v23_05_1_amd64-pfSense_plus_v23_05_1/meta.txz
                                      DBG(1)[83227]> opening libfetch fetcher
                                      DBG(1)[83227]> Fetch > libfetch: connecting
                                      DBG(1)[83227]> Fetch: fetching from: https://pfsense-plus-pkg01.atx.netgate.com/pfSense_plus-v23_05_1_amd64-pfSense_plus_v23_05_1/meta.txz with opts "i4"
                                      DBG(1)[83227]> Fetch: fetching from: https://pfsense-plus-pkg01.atx.netgate.com/pfSense_plus-v23_05_1_amd64-pfSense_plus_v23_05_1/meta.txz with opts "i4"
                                      DBG(1)[83227]> Fetch: fetching from: https://pfsense-plus-pkg01.atx.netgate.com/pfSense_plus-v23_05_1_amd64-pfSense_plus_v23_05_1/meta.txz with opts "i4"
                                      pkg-static: https://pfsense-plus-pkg01.atx.netgate.com/pfSense_plus-v23_05_1_amd64-pfSense_plus_v23_05_1/meta.txz: Bad Request
                                      repository pfSense has no meta file, using default settings
                                      DBG(1)[83227]> Request to fetch pkg+https://pfsense-plus-pkg.netgate.com/pfSense_plus-v23_05_1_amd64-pfSense_plus_v23_05_1/packagesite.pkg
                                      DBG(1)[83227]> opening libfetch fetcher
                                      DBG(1)[83227]> Fetch > libfetch: connecting
                                      DBG(1)[83227]> Fetch: fetching from: https://pfsense-plus-pkg01.atx.netgate.com/pfSense_plus-v23_05_1_amd64-pfSense_plus_v23_05_1/packagesite.pkg with opts "i4"
                                      DBG(1)[83227]> Fetch: fetching from: https://pfsense-plus-pkg01.atx.netgate.com/pfSense_plus-v23_05_1_amd64-pfSense_plus_v23_05_1/packagesite.pkg with opts "i4"
                                      DBG(1)[83227]> Fetch: fetching from: https://pfsense-plus-pkg01.atx.netgate.com/pfSense_plus-v23_05_1_amd64-pfSense_plus_v23_05_1/packagesite.pkg with opts "i4"
                                      pkg-static: https://pfsense-plus-pkg01.atx.netgate.com/pfSense_plus-v23_05_1_amd64-pfSense_plus_v23_05_1/packagesite.pkg: Bad Request
                                      DBG(1)[83227]> Request to fetch pkg+https://pfsense-plus-pkg.netgate.com/pfSense_plus-v23_05_1_amd64-pfSense_plus_v23_05_1/packagesite.txz
                                      DBG(1)[83227]> opening libfetch fetcher
                                      DBG(1)[83227]> Fetch > libfetch: connecting
                                      DBG(1)[83227]> Fetch: fetching from: https://pfsense-plus-pkg01.atx.netgate.com/pfSense_plus-v23_05_1_amd64-pfSense_plus_v23_05_1/packagesite.txz with opts "i4"
                                      DBG(1)[83227]> Fetch: fetching from: https://pfsense-plus-pkg01.atx.netgate.com/pfSense_plus-v23_05_1_amd64-pfSense_plus_v23_05_1/packagesite.txz with opts "i4"
                                      DBG(1)[83227]> Fetch: fetching from: https://pfsense-plus-pkg01.atx.netgate.com/pfSense_plus-v23_05_1_amd64-pfSense_plus_v23_05_1/packagesite.txz with opts "i4"
                                      pkg-static: https://pfsense-plus-pkg01.atx.netgate.com/pfSense_plus-v23_05_1_amd64-pfSense_plus_v23_05_1/packagesite.txz: Bad Request
                                      Unable to update repository pfSense
                                      Error updating repositories!

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                                      • stephenw10S
                                        stephenw10 Netgate Administrator
                                        last edited by

                                        @NETLOGIC said in can't update pfsense or install packages:

                                        Bad Request

                                        That Bad Request error means that then client didn't send a currently valid certificate. So either it can't pull a new cert or simply hasn't tried.
                                        Try running pfSense-repoc first.

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                                          NETLOGIC @stephenw10
                                          last edited by

                                          @stephenw10 After issuing the following command at the command line:

                                          pfsense-repoc

                                          I saw this:

                                          pfSense-repoc: failed to fetch the repo data
                                          failed to read the repo data.

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                                          • stephenw10S
                                            stephenw10 Netgate Administrator
                                            last edited by

                                            Try: pfSense-upgrade -dc

                                            What errors are shown?

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