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    Scheduled Pinned Locked Moved Problems Installing or Upgrading pfSense Software
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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
            last edited by

            @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
                  last edited by

                  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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                        Bulldogg
                        last edited by

                        db9 is not a null cable right??  I need a RS232 ??

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                        • DerelictD
                          Derelict LAYER 8 Netgate
                          last edited by

                          It can be.  What did you order?

                          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

                            Has this ever booted pfsense sucessfully?

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                              Bulldogg
                              last edited by

                              @kejianshi:

                              Has this ever booted pfsense sucessfully?

                              yes but I accidentally removed the lan interface trying to get dhcp working

                              http://www.canadacomputers.com/product_info.php?cPath=95_96&item_id=018521
                              also a db9 gender changer

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                                kejianshi
                                last edited by

                                can you give me your public IP (in a pm) and plug the wan into the PUBLIC internet?

                                I want to see what it looks like from here if its possible.

                                Also, this thing has 3 ports?

                                What about the other port?  Its not functioning?

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                                  Bulldogg
                                  last edited by

                                  Cant access My IP as I have no access to lan and Opt1 was never enabled

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                                    kejianshi
                                    last edited by

                                    Buy a USB to mSATA adapter and get an image for pfsense for that device and size drive and image it to the msata maybe…

                                    I'm not a serial interface loving guy.

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