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    Trying to install pfsense no boot file name found..

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      virtualchi
      last edited by

      I have ESXi on an HP server and followed the guide to setup PFsense and I am getting an error " no boot file name found.

      https://doc.pfsense.org/index.php/PfSense_2_on_VMware_ESXi_5

      Using AMD 64 download ISO
      uploaded ISO to my local storage
      created VM with E1000 nics

      please help

      pfsense.JPG
      pfsense.JPG_thumb

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        cmb
        last edited by

        You don't have the CD drive connected it appears, it's not finding any boot devices. The "no boot file name found" is PXE booting failing, unrelated to anything to do with the ISO.

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          virtualchi
          last edited by

          please see my screen shot.
          I am not using the CD drive. I am using an ISO pfsense.
          Do i still need to connect the CD drive device in my vm ?

          Capture.JPG
          Capture.JPG_thumb

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            virtualchi
            last edited by

            I resolved this.

            I re-downloaded pfsense and converted the .gz to iso file.
            something was wrong with my previous iso….

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            • KOMK
              KOM
              last edited by

              You need to check the Connect at power on box.

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