Locked out of webgui

Bulldogg · Sep 16, 2014, 10:20 PM

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

kejianshi · Sep 16, 2014, 10:28 PM

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.

Derelict · Sep 16, 2014, 10:50 PM

Try speeds from 9600 to 115200

Bulldogg · Sep 16, 2014, 10:52 PM

@Derelict:

Try speeds from 9600 to 115200

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

Derelict · Sep 16, 2014, 11:13 PM

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.

kejianshi · Sep 16, 2014, 11:15 PM

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…

Bulldogg · Sep 16, 2014, 11:22 PM

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

kejianshi · Sep 16, 2014, 11:23 PM

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?

Derelict · Sep 16, 2014, 11:32 PM

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]

Bulldogg · Sep 17, 2014, 12:12 AM

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

Derelict · Sep 17, 2014, 12:10 AM

It can be. What did you order?

kejianshi · Sep 17, 2014, 12:17 AM

Has this ever booted pfsense sucessfully?

Bulldogg · Sep 17, 2014, 1:45 AM

@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

kejianshi · Sep 17, 2014, 12:40 AM

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?

Bulldogg · Sep 17, 2014, 1:31 AM

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

kejianshi · Sep 17, 2014, 1:49 AM

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.