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    Problems Installing or Upgrading pfSense Software
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      kejianshi
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      I guess you will be waiting for a cable then…

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        Bulldogg
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        just hope I did not do a major "expletive" up and break it byond fix

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          kejianshi
          last edited by

          Unless you got it wet and dried it in the microwave, I doubt you broke it permanently.

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            Bulldogg
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            atleast I did a BK before I stared

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              kejianshi
              last edited by

              What kind of interfaces are on that machine?

              Intel?  Realtek?

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                kejianshi
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                I'm beginning to think that people should image their drives so if they make mistake they can just pull the drive and use a real computer with a keyboard and monitor to restore original image.

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                  Bulldogg
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                  Its http://store.netgate.com/kit-APU1C4.aspx realtek,  I am no stranger to putty just thought there may of been a way to do it with out the cable.  its msata and I dont have a adapter

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                    kejianshi
                    last edited by

                    Yeah - If you had SSH open on the LAN or WAN you would be all set.
                    I guess you didn't forward any SSH ports on the WAN then?

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                      Bulldogg
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                      @kejianshi:

                      Yeah - If you had SSH open on the LAN or WAN you would be all set.
                      I guess you didn't forward any SSH ports on the WAN then?

                      Your avatar is me right now That will be the first thing I do is set opt1 for ssh

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                        kejianshi
                        last edited by

                        Its a nice board anyway.
                        You will fix it

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                          Bulldogg
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                          Thanks I will update this once I get the cable and stuff to let you all know

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                            Bulldogg
                            last edited by

                            The cable came in the mail db9 but it does not work  I get unable to open in putty

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                              kejianshi
                              last edited by

                              I'm sure there is an embedded expert out there who will tell you how to fix it. 
                              This is why I like my pfsense to be as small as possible…  With usb ports for a dvd-rom and at least a vga port...
                              At least.

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                              • DerelictD
                                Derelict LAYER 8 Netgate
                                last edited by

                                Try speeds from 9600 to 115200

                                Chattanooga, Tennessee, USA
                                A comprehensive network diagram is worth 10,000 words and 15 conference calls.
                                DO NOT set a source address/port in a port forward or firewall rule unless you KNOW you need it!
                                Do Not Chat For Help! NO_WAN_EGRESS(TM)

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                                  Bulldogg
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                                  @Derelict:

                                  Try speeds from 9600 to 115200

                                  all I get is a black screen is the DB9 the right cable

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                                  • DerelictD
                                    Derelict LAYER 8 Netgate
                                    last edited by

                                    DB9 is the serial port.  No idea about your computer.  Do you see anything if it's plugged in serial and you restart the pfSense??

                                    Also, I'm sure netgate can talk you through what you need to do.

                                    Chattanooga, Tennessee, USA
                                    A comprehensive network diagram is worth 10,000 words and 15 conference calls.
                                    DO NOT set a source address/port in a port forward or firewall rule unless you KNOW you need it!
                                    Do Not Chat For Help! NO_WAN_EGRESS(TM)

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                                      kejianshi
                                      last edited by

                                      Warranty and Support Information:
                                      IMPORTANT BOARD INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS.
                                      Failure to follow proper installation instructions may void your warranty.
                                      No support is available for troubleshooting problems with ALIX or APU Kits.
                                      No returns after 10 days.
                                      Two year manufacturers limited warranty on the APU1C board from date of manufacture. Please contact the manufacturer for RMA instructions.
                                      One year manufacturers limited warranty on the case and power supply.
                                      All Specifications subject to change without notice.

                                      They love you - Its just tough love…

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                                        Bulldogg
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                                        I know its working as i get the beep at the end

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                                          kejianshi
                                          last edited by

                                          This is probably a bad idea….
                                          however...

                                          I notice that that board has 3 (Realtek RTL8111E) ports...

                                          You wouldn't happen to have a computer handy with a couple of realtek NICs that will accept an msata?

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                                          • DerelictD
                                            Derelict LAYER 8 Netgate
                                            last edited by

                                            Please install heat spreader as described in the prior section.

                                            • Insert a boot device (SD card, mSATA SSD, USB stick, or PXE through LAN).
                                            • Connect serial port to a PC through null modem cable (RXD / TXD crossed over). Set terminal
                                              emulator to 115200 8N1.
                                            • Connect Ethernet as needed.
                                            • Connect a 12V DC power supply to the DC jack. Power supply should be able to supply at least 18W for some margin. To avoid arcing, please plug in the DC jack first, then plug the adapter into mains.
                                              The board should now power on. All three LEDs will light during BIOS POST, then the system will try to boot. You should see BIOS messages on the serial console. Press F12 for boot device selection:
                                                Build date: Apr  1 2014
                                                System memory size: 2017 MB
                                                Press F12 for boot menu.
                                                Select boot device:
                                                1. USB MSC Drive  8.07
                                                2. iPXE (PCI 00:00.0)
                                                3. Payload [setup]
                                                4. Payload [memtest]

                                            Chattanooga, Tennessee, USA
                                            A comprehensive network diagram is worth 10,000 words and 15 conference calls.
                                            DO NOT set a source address/port in a port forward or firewall rule unless you KNOW you need it!
                                            Do Not Chat For Help! NO_WAN_EGRESS(TM)

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