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2.1 got corrupted .

Scheduled Pinned Locked Moved 2.1 Snapshot Feedback and Problems - RETIRED
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    dsense
    last edited by Apr 4, 2013, 1:59 PM

    Happened to me once, turned out to be a drive failure

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      checkers
      last edited by Apr 5, 2013, 12:54 PM

      Might be hardware issue. CD drive I has was bad so it wasn't booting , luckily I had another one laying around but now it starts to boot and I get a mount error and something about trying to run set vts.root.mount.options=rw and remove anything from /etc/fstab? I don't know I was going to try some of the suggestions here http://doc.pfsense.org/index.php/Boot_Troubleshooting
      can anyone else think of anything I can do before trashing this thin client. I'm not sure at this point if the DOM is bad or if it's something I can fix along the boot process with the Live cd

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        stephenw10 Netgate Administrator
        last edited by Apr 5, 2013, 1:28 PM

        What sort of CD drive are you using? Which image did you use to write the CD?
        It could be a bad DOM but it seems unlikely. Were you previously running any packages?

        Steve

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          checkers
          last edited by Apr 5, 2013, 3:25 PM Apr 5, 2013, 2:21 PM

          It's just an internal cdrom drive from an old computer I have laying around which I'm using that kit listed above (post 13) to hook up to the usb of thin client. I used the pfSense-LiveCD-2.0.2-RELEASE-i386-20121207-1630.iso. I had snort and pfblocker packages installed

          http://www.amazon.com/Vantec-CB-ISATAU2-Supports-2-5-Inch-5-25-Inch/dp/B000J01I1G/ref=pd_cp_pc_0

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            stephenw10 Netgate Administrator
            last edited by Apr 5, 2013, 3:05 PM Apr 5, 2013, 3:03 PM

            Ah! I didn't read that properly, I didn't realise you already had that USB-IDE adapter.  :-[
            If you're using it with the CD drive you will probably need to do this:
            http://doc.pfsense.org/index.php/Boot_Troubleshooting#Booting_from_USB

            You should be able to use that kit to write one of the Nano images directly to the DOM from another box though.

            Running Snort and pfblocker with only 512MB of RAM the box may have started swapping to the DOM which would increase the write count massively.

            Steve

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              checkers
              last edited by Apr 5, 2013, 3:38 PM Apr 5, 2013, 3:34 PM

              I thought I could use that adapter as well for nano but it's two males. I need an adapter with female end. I'll try that when I get home tonight. I ended up throwing the broken cdrom in the canal in my backyard. LOL. I couldn't figure out why it wasn't booting.

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                stephenw10 Netgate Administrator
                last edited by Apr 5, 2013, 4:28 PM

                Ah, because the DOM plugs directly into the IDE connector without a cable?

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                  checkers
                  last edited by Apr 5, 2013, 5:05 PM

                  correct

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                    Supermule Banned
                    last edited by Apr 5, 2013, 5:06 PM

                    Just install the normal ISO and you are fine. It acts like a normal HD and are to be treated as one :)

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                      checkers
                      last edited by Apr 6, 2013, 12:24 AM Apr 6, 2013, 12:13 AM

                      Back in business! I did notice that live cd when choosing embedded still requires a null modem cable, which is fine as I have one :) I did notice that between linksys and my hardware(neoware- see previous posts) that the linksys appears to be faster. I know this is probably the wrong forum and I have mentioned that I should post in a different forum for sizing suggestions but since you kind people have been following my thread for a few days I will throw it out there. For home use, ps3 video games  online, streaming movies (amazon) (directv) what hardware do you recommend? I'm willing to spend like $150 - $250. I want raid1 on internal as well(might go above 250 budget:)). I want a whole setup with wifi card.As of now, I'm using my linksys as my wifi which perhaps is why it was a bit faster when using the linksys:). I'm open to kits and build it urself from scratch best bang for ur buck. Thanks to all in this thread for ur help.

                      1. I want to use Snort and PFblocker and perhaps some other packages, which I'm including as part of this post to help with provisioning. I'm looking for low power consumption but I want to take advantage of some cool packages.
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                        stephenw10 Netgate Administrator
                        last edited by Apr 6, 2013, 11:07 AM

                        What speed is your WAN connection? I'm surprised that the Neoware box is not faster than the Linksys, though newer routers are quite fast. What is the spec of the Neoware box?

                        Steve

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                          checkers
                          last edited by Apr 6, 2013, 11:25 AM Apr 6, 2013, 11:16 AM

                          I have 20Mbps down and 4 up. Neoware has 256 memory and 512 DOM. the Linksys does have gigabit NIC where neoware does not but  that would make a difference as it applies to transfers within LAN . i have a little netgear 8 port smart switch that everything gets plugged into like my NAS , the Linksys Router , my directv stuff etc..

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                            stephenw10 Netgate Administrator
                            last edited by Apr 6, 2013, 11:54 AM

                            At that budget you're probably looking at an Atom based box. perhaps this box: http://forum.pfsense.org/index.php/topic,60336.msg324694.html#msg324694
                            If you can go a bit more a low end Sandy Bridge box is far more capable. You probably won't need that capability unless you upgrade your WAN. E.g. http://forum.pfsense.org/index.php/topic,56950.0.html

                            I've not personally used either of those. All my installs are re-purposed Watchguard boxes.

                            Steve

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                              xbipin
                              last edited by Apr 6, 2013, 2:49 PM

                              im using a asus eee pc with atom processor and works well, except the ralink wifi isnt recognised

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                                jcyr
                                last edited by Apr 7, 2013, 11:40 PM

                                I like this one if you can find still find it:

                                http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16859324026

                                dual gigE, fanless, Intel Atom D2700 2.13GHz 2C/4T

                                IPV6 Test: http://ipv6-test.com

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