New pfsense install
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pfSense is designed to be entirely configured, after the initial install step (ie configuring the LAN and WAN interfaces) by the GUI. It is not intended to be managed by command line, and doing so is non-trivial (also known as, don't think about it ;)).
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@Cry:
pfSense is designed to be entirely configured, after the initial install step (ie configuring the LAN and WAN interfaces) by the GUI. It is not intended to be managed by command line, and doing so is non-trivial (also known as, don't think about it ;)).
i started reading that guide.
thanks for that.
i think this will make sense once i actually install it on my drive instead of just running it off of the CD. i ran it off of the CD just to see if i could see the actual system before installing it. however, i dont know why i didnt just install it onto that current hd…
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And i would recommend reading our new featured guide as well:
https://secmachine.com/wp/how-tos/pfsense-installation/
Your comments are welcome.
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ok, i have clicked on so many links, i am just confused now.
haha….
i am pretty sure i have successfully installed it. it told me to take the CD out and reboot.
when it reboots, it just takes me to a screen where i can choose 1-14 titles pfsense console setup...
is that it as far as the install goes?
if so, there was nothing to it...
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That sounds about right - your install is complete.
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@Cry:
That sounds about right - your install is complete.
hmmm, ok.
well i set the ip address of the pfsense box to 192.168.1.2 and i didnt configure anything else.
when i changed the IP it asked me if i wanted to configure DHCP, i said no.
my computer has an ip of 192.168.1.105 and i try to get to the web gui of pfsense, by opening a browser and typing in 192.168.1.2 and it times out.
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What subnet mask did you configure?
Did the PHY pull link? (as in are you using a crossover cable to connect the PC directly to the pfSense?) -
What subnet mask did you configure?
Did the PHY pull link? (as in are you using a crossover cable to connect the PC directly to the pfSense?)24 bit- 255.255.255.0
both computers are plugged into my switch.
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Did you set that IP for your LAN or WAN interface - at this point you'll only be able to access it by the LAN interface.
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@Cry:
Did you set that IP for your LAN or WAN interface - at this point you'll only be able to access it by the LAN interface.
lan
i dont have anything in the wan interface just yet.
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anyone?
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If you're paying for support you've got a justification for being impatient. People help you here because they want to. Bumping threads after 6 hours, that's a good way to annoy people and not get any help.
When you log on to the console, you should see the version and LAN IP. Exactly what version and LAN IP are displayed? When you log on, exactly what output do you get from ifconfig and netstat -rn?
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@Cry:
If you're paying for support you've got a justification for being impatient. People help you here because they want to. Bumping threads after 6 hours, that's a good way to annoy people and not get any help.
When you log on to the console, you should see the version and LAN IP. Exactly what version and LAN IP are displayed? When you log on, exactly what output do you get from ifconfig and netstat -rn?
my apologies…you bring up a good point.
i guess i am just use to faster responses on other forums...then again, most of that stuff is not technology related, just general chat.
the info you need is below.
thanks again.
ver- 1.2.3-rc1-pfsense on pfsense
lan- re0- 192.168.1.5
do you want netstat -rn and ipconfig from a windows pc or from pfsense box?
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pfSense.
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@Cry:
pfSense.
ok, which option do i need to prompt to get to a cmd interface to try this?
i tried shell, but that didnt work, and i didnt know how to get to the main menu w/o rebooting.
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Two ways:
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SSH onto it
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Via the local console - serial for embedded installs, keyboard and monitor for full installs
Then look at the screen and pick the option for a shell.
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Try in your browser 192.168.1.5
well i set the ip address of the pfsense box to 192.168.1.2 and i didnt configure anything else.
lan- re0- 192.168.1.5
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Try in your browser 192.168.1.5
well i set the ip address of the pfsense box to 192.168.1.2 and i didnt configure anything else.
lan- re0- 192.168.1.5
Cry- i will try your suggestion tomorrow, but i am unclear on it…
start pfsense, select the ssh option and type those commands in?
ch- putting that in the browser doesnt open the gui, i tried that after i got done installing pfsense.
thanks guys.
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Given your state of confusion I'd suggest you use the local console. By that I mean sit at the keyboard and monitor connected to pfSense. Select the menu option for the shell and then type those commands in.
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@Cry:
Given your state of confusion I'd suggest you use the local console. By that I mean sit at the keyboard and monitor connected to pfSense. Select the menu option for the shell and then type those commands in.
ok, i have a screen of text that i cant type here…
both with ifconfig and netstat -rn
how do i get back to the main menu from the shell?
