SG-1100 LAN Rules / Aliases missing, control buttons replaced by error messages
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@SidTheSalamander 23.01 would be going backwards and your config file is now a later version. If you can't fix the issue per above, I would just install current.
https://docs.netgate.com/pfsense/en/latest/solutions/sg-1100/reinstall-pfsense.html
The procedure looks far more complicated than it is. Just follow the directions.
pfSense-upgrtade -d
pfSense-upgrade -d
:)
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Doh!
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OK, so I tried running pfSense-upgrade -d. The response appeared to be prompting for a y to continue (y/N) and defaulted to No. Checked the syntax and tried pfSense-upgrade -dy which got a verbose response listing 10 packages to be installed, 57 upgraded, then a bunch more info ending with:
Removing unnecessary packages...
Checking integrity... done (0 conflicting)
Nothing to do.
Activating boot environment default... done.
System is going to be upgraded. Rebooting in 10 seconds.
.: cannot open /etc/rc.ramdisk_functions.sh: No such file or directoryNo indication that a reboot took place …and I’m not inclined to do one if it’s going to fail due to a ramdisk issue. Moreover, I have a working firewall (apart from the ability to use my bypass rules) and home network, I am inclined to not do anything in too much of a hurry if it risks needing a long recovery process.
Appreciate all the comments, including any that follow. Thinking it might be best to do my research (thanks for the reinstall link) and preparation, setting aside some time to deal with this, rather than racing ahead.
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You should have just been able to answer 'Y' to the question when it asks. You ran that at the CLI?
It should have rebooted. If you're running ZFS and there's an issue after the reboot it should just revert to the previous snapshot. And you can always select an old BE manually at boot.
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Note: I am a bit of a dabbler, in no way an expert in this subject …also, I set up this firewall about 3 years ago, and haven’t significantly messed with it since. My knowledge is both sketchy and rusty.
You should have just been able to answer 'Y' to the question when it asks. You ran that at the CLI?
When I choose Diagnostics / Command Prompt, I’m presented with a page that offers 4 sections – Execute Command Shell / Download / Upload / Execute PHP. I paste in commands and press Execute – so it’s not an interactive command prompt, and I can’t respond with a “y” -it seems to auto-select the default which is “N“.
It should have rebooted. If you're running ZFS and there's an issue after the reboot it should just revert to the previous snapshot. And you can always select an old BE manually at boot.
Sounds to me like I will need to set up a USB emulated serial connection using PuTTY before I attempt reboot and hope the Boot Environment selection is sufficiently newbie-proof such that I can get it right.
Thanks for taking the time - sorry if I'm being a dumb noob in a scary unfamiliar world
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@SidTheSalamander See https://docs.netgate.com/pfsense/en/latest/solutions/sg-1100/connect-to-console.html
It's just saying the file is missing but it should be there. Maybe the restart errors out at that point?
I would get the current Netgate Installer file (and directions) and try to restart it.
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@stephenw10 said in SG-1100 LAN Rules / Aliases missing, control buttons replaced by error messages:
Try upgrading at the command line (the real CLI not the gui page)
Ah, that's why I specified using the real command line not that page.
Yes, I would make sure you have a working console connection first. You would need that to reinstall anyway.
https://docs.netgate.com/pfsense/en/latest/solutions/sg-1100/connect-to-console.html -
=== RESOLVED ===
OK, the preceding comments made me realise noob error – I was using Diagnostics / Command Prompt instead of a console. I have used that procedure before, saved the details on a sticky note – so got that going easily.
Tried running pfSense-upgrade -d which spat out a bunch of blurb ending “nothing to do” (presumably because of my previous half-assed efforts) then rebooted – bingo. I have a pfSense system that shows my rules and my aliases, no incomprehensible errors.
Big THANK YOU to all the commenters who helped me navigate my way through this.
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@SidTheSalamander Nice. Is it on 24.11 now?
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Front page reports:
23.09.1-RELEASE (arm64)
built on Fri Jan 10 15:07:00 UTC 2025
FreeBSD 14.0-CURRENT -
You should be able to upgrade directly to 24.11 from there.
You might need to refresh the update to see it available. Or wait 24hrs!
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Yes I was offered 24.11-RELEASE (arm64) after a short delay
All done - thanks again!
