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    Will future versions of CE be online installer only?

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      elvisimprsntr
      last edited by elvisimprsntr

      I Just downloaded the AMD64 memstick installer. It is net only (no offline) and does not give me the option to install CE on a Protectli FW4C that never had homelab or a TAC license that I am aware of (purchased used off evilBay)

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        patient0 @elvisimprsntr
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        @elvisimprsntr according the the blog post a while back (https://www.netgate.com/blog/public-beta-of-new-installer-for-pfsense-software) the installer only supports Netgate devices during beta:

        However, the Netgate installer will only support Netgate appliances during the public beta.
        

        Maybe that changed by now but your screenshots seems to indicate not.

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          elvisimprsntr @patient0
          last edited by elvisimprsntr

          @patient0

          Doesn't seem like it's in beta anymore and the installer supports AMD64 devices. The web site only allows you to download the net installer.
          Why don't you try it for yourself rather than speculating?

          Screenshot 2024-05-04 at 4.43.37 AM.png

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            SteveITS Galactic Empire @elvisimprsntr
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            @elvisimprsntr you should get to here:
            https://docs.netgate.com/pfsense/en/latest/install/netinstaller.html#ineligible-device-prompt

            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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              elvisimprsntr @SteveITS
              last edited by elvisimprsntr

              @SteveITS said in Will future versions of CE be online installer only?:

              you should get to here:
              https://docs.netgate.com/pfsense/en/latest/install/netinstaller.html#ineligible-device-prompt

              "Should" is the key word. It never presented the option to install CE. Even if the device previously had a homelab or TAC license, the net installer should provide the option to install CE. Maybe that is part of the Netgate strategy to let CE die a slow death.

              I tried both the memstick USB and ISO

              Screenshot 2024-05-04 at 7.27.58 AM.png

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                SteveITS Galactic Empire @elvisimprsntr
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                @elvisimprsntr I tried to edit my post right away but couldn’t connect.

                If it doesn’t show the above, not sure what to say. Someone posted yesterday they downloaded a “24.02” beta version and were confused about that being pfSense vs the installer. I haven’t tried myself. Maybe a bug?

                Does System Update show you have a valid license?

                I suppose you could ask Netgate to look up the NDI.

                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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                  elvisimprsntr @SteveITS
                  last edited by elvisimprsntr

                  @SteveITS said in Will future versions of CE be online installer only?:

                  Does System Update show you have a valid license?

                  System Update does not show anything. Maybe we should all keep quiet and hope Netgate never figures it out. 🤣

                  Screenshot 2024-05-04 at 7.39.05 AM.png

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                    snigy
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                    had to contact support to get the offline version, its doubble the size.
                    https://prnt.sc/-CHbrhEvewTf

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                      stephenw10 Netgate Administrator
                      last edited by stephenw10

                      For reference, legacy CE installer images are still available if you need that.

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                        videoman @stephenw10
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                        @stephenw10 I guess this cements the death of PFSense CE for me now. I guess it's off to OPNSense for whatever I build next. To bad as I would have gladly paid for basic support - but they got rid of that program too years ago.

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