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    SG-5100 doesn't issue IP address anymore

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      pf_fw @stephenw10
      last edited by pf_fw

      @stephenw10 oh I'm only using WAN port on SG-5100. WAN port is connected to modem, all other ports are disconnected (no cables)
      Using following on WAN side:

      M Interface Mode     DHCP (client)  
       VLAN Settings      VLAN Tagging disabled         │ │
      Use local resolver false
      

      Using Local resolver seems to go through, will report back if it finishes

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      • stephenw10S
        stephenw10 Netgate Administrator
        last edited by

        But if the LAN is still configured that still a routing conflict even if it's disconnected.

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          pf_fw
          last edited by

          Using Local Resolver worked for installation. Now trying to restore, will see how that goes (not sure if I need to install packages manually)

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          • stephenw10S
            stephenw10 Netgate Administrator
            last edited by

            It should pull in the packages if they are in the config.

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              pf_fw @stephenw10
              last edited by

              @stephenw10 oh nice, thanks. I'll check back in few hrs (and report if anything is missing). Does 7MB of config file sound correct? I've 2 backups from almost same time (1st is about 83kB and other is 7MB, I'm going with bigger one)

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              • stephenw10S
                stephenw10 Netgate Administrator
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                7MB is pretty huge for a config file but it might have all the RRD data in it if you selected that when backing up. It should restore fine.

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                  pf_fw @stephenw10
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                  @stephenw10 stopped with message:
                  package reinstall process was ABORTED due to lack of internet activity is there way to work around this?
                  I believe this is happening due to one of the VPN servers being used at the time of backup, not available anymore

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                    pf_fw @stephenw10
                    last edited by

                    @stephenw10 which area is responsible for installing packages? (will restore that before other config)

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                    • stephenw10S
                      stephenw10 Netgate Administrator
                      last edited by

                      You should almost always restore the full config. The config file version is only held in the main system section and that is what determines whether or not the config needs to be upgraded.

                      Only ever restore parts of the config if you're certain it's the current version. Even then I would always restore the full file unless I have a very specific reason not to.

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                        pf_fw @stephenw10
                        last edited by

                        @stephenw10 I see, how would I go about this then? Does restore still go through if packages are not installed

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                        • stephenw10S
                          stephenw10 Netgate Administrator
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                          Yes, just restore the full config file and it will pull in any required packages.

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