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    • chpalmerC
      chpalmer
      last edited by

      @uknownme123:

      I'm stuck on step 4. Not sure how to get the cong.xml into <installedpackages>.
      Can you elaborate on step 4 for noobies please, thank you!</installedpackages>

      Step 3 2nd half…

      Backup Package Manager configuration only

      Step 4  Edit that file.

      Triggering snowflakes one by one..
      Intel(R) Core(TM) i5-4590T CPU @ 2.00GHz on an M400 WG box.

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        uknownme123
        last edited by

        Thank you, got it working following all directions here. To elaborate for noobies like me. This is only if you only have lcdproc install, if you have other packages, it will not restore anything else except lcdproc

        Basically go to Diagnostics > Backup & Restore.

        Backup area: choose "Package Manager", leave everything default.
        Click on "Download configuration as XML", a file be be downloaded unto your pc.
        Using your PC, edit this file using text editor, delete everything except <installedpackages></installedpackages>.
        Copy everything from timotl's "LCDPROC-config.xml" and put them in between <installedpackages></installedpackages>.
        Save your edited .xml file.

        Go back to Restore Backup in pfSense GUI, in restore area: choose "Package Manager", Configuration file: will be the file you saved edited on your PC.
        Click "Restore Configuration."

        Got a message saying "The firewall will reboot after restoring the configuration." but didn't have to reboot. I went under Services and saw LCDproc. Nothing was listed under Install Packages, even after reboot. But no worries, everything is working as it should.

        Thanks a million!

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          Lugie
          last edited by

          I also miss this package and would donate for an update.

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          • Z
            zorro_66
            last edited by

            +1 :'( ;D :'(

            Watchguard Firebox X750e running 2.3-RELEASE 80Gb SSD

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              uknownme123
              last edited by

              @zorro_66:

              +1 :'( ;D :'(

              LOL, yah progress. I also read x86 will no longer be supported by pfSense. pfSense will eventually be x64 only. Those x750, x550 firebox will have to be stuck on a pfSense version and left behind. Who knows when that time will be, but here's the quote.

              "We have a goal of being able to forward, with packet filtering at rates of at least 14.88Mpps.  This is “line rate” on a 10Gbps interface. There is simply no way to use today’s FreeBSD (or linux) in-kernel stacks for this type of load.  Since this work is only available on certain, select Ethernet cards (mostly 1Gbps/10Gbps/40Gbps Intel interfaces as well as various VMware and Xeon ‘virtualization’ NICs. Other vendors, including Broadcom, Myrianet, Chelsio and Cisco have shown interest.  This also means that the underlying kernel and system will be 64-bit only."

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              • J
                joako
                last edited by

                After upgrading to 2.3 my display shows "thanks for using pfSense"

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                  Morlok8k
                  last edited by

                  @joako:

                  After upgrading to 2.3 my display shows "thanks for using pfSense"

                  That makes sense.  That is what is displayed when you shutdown pfsense, so since LCDproc-dev isn't running after your upgrade, it will continue to display the last text that was sent to it (assuming it was just rebooted - the LCD would have been powered during the reboot.)

                  now, that might disappear when you do a full shutdown or not, depending on the type of memory the LCD has.

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                    novatechies
                    last edited by

                    First post here as this has really gotten my goat.

                    I'm currently using a fresh install 2.3 with an XTM5 series box on a 4GB embedded image.  I was able to follow all the direction on this thread (https://forum.pfsense.org/index.php?topic=43574.msg259735#msg259735) to flash the bios and make a few upgrades.  It is currently running a Core 2 Duo E6600 at 2.33 with 2GB DDR2 800.

                    I have been able to install LCDProc with this fresh system but the LCD currently only displays "pfSense V1.8" which makes no damn sense. I'm running 2.3 dammit! I was able to put all the files to where they needed to go but I am currently trying to figure out how to get info to display on the panel.

                    Any advice?  Do I need to execute the script after boot up or what?

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                    • dotdashD
                      dotdash
                      last edited by

                      I think I had to add
                      LCDd_enable="YES"
                      to /etc/rc.conf to get it to start automatically after a reboot.

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                        novatechies
                        last edited by

                        @dotdash:

                        I think I had to add
                        LCDd_enable="YES"
                        to /etc/rc.conf to get it to start automatically after a reboot.

                        Tried that. No dice.  Also there is a comment in the the file that says it doesn't do anything.  Is there a different conf file that I need to edit?

                        I'm starting to wonder if I need to do a fresh install on the package to see if that does anything.

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                          PanicAcid
                          last edited by

                          @timotl:

                          After playing around for a couple hours, I have LCDProc dev working in 2.3.
                          I have no idea how to make/update a package, but it's not too hard to manually install it.

                          snip

                          Configure under Services/LCDproc as usual.
                          The package seems to behave exactly as before
                          Tested with CrystalFontz 635 with CrystalFontz Packet driver.
                          I have attached the needed files, but if you have a working 2.2.6 you can just copy them from it and get the installedpackages section from your own config.
                          If you grab them from 2.2.6, a couple files needed to be edited for different paths. The DriverPath in lcdproc.inc and I think the paths in lcdproc.sh also.

                          Should need to be said, but please carefully test this before doing anything to a production machine. I think it's relatively safe, but you never know.

                          -timotl

                          Is it normal to get this after the reboot following the restore of the backup?

                          "General
                          •  Package LCDproc-dev does not exist in current pfSense version and it has been removed. @ 2016-05-13 17:19:50"

                          Crash report shows:

                          "PHP Errors:
                          [13-May-2016 17:19:58 Europe/London] PHP Stack trace:
                          [13-May-2016 17:19:58 Europe/London] PHP  1. {main}() /etc/rc.start_packages:0
                          [13-May-2016 17:19:58 Europe/London] PHP  2. sync_package() /etc/rc.start_packages:66
                          [13-May-2016 17:19:58 Europe/London] PHP  3. eval() /etc/inc/pkg-utils.inc:597
                          [13-May-2016 17:19:58 Europe/London] PHP  4. sync_package_lcdproc() /etc/inc/pkg-utils.inc(597) : eval()'d code:1
                          [13-May-2016 17:19:58 Europe/London] PHP  5. unlink() /usr/local/pkg/lcdproc.inc:523"

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                            frosty
                            last edited by

                            @PanicAcid:

                            @timotl:

                            After playing around for a couple hours, I have LCDProc dev working in 2.3.
                            I have no idea how to make/update a package, but it's not too hard to manually install it.

                            snip

                            Configure under Services/LCDproc as usual.
                            The package seems to behave exactly as before
                            Tested with CrystalFontz 635 with CrystalFontz Packet driver.
                            I have attached the needed files, but if you have a working 2.2.6 you can just copy them from it and get the installedpackages section from your own config.
                            If you grab them from 2.2.6, a couple files needed to be edited for different paths. The DriverPath in lcdproc.inc and I think the paths in lcdproc.sh also.

                            Should need to be said, but please carefully test this before doing anything to a production machine. I think it's relatively safe, but you never know.

                            -timotl

                            Is it normal to get this after the reboot following the restore of the backup?

                            "General
                            •  Package LCDproc-dev does not exist in current pfSense version and it has been removed. @ 2016-05-13 17:19:50"

                            Crash report shows:

                            "PHP Errors:
                            [13-May-2016 17:19:58 Europe/London] PHP Stack trace:
                            [13-May-2016 17:19:58 Europe/London] PHP  1. {main}() /etc/rc.start_packages:0
                            [13-May-2016 17:19:58 Europe/London] PHP  2. sync_package() /etc/rc.start_packages:66
                            [13-May-2016 17:19:58 Europe/London] PHP  3. eval() /etc/inc/pkg-utils.inc:597
                            [13-May-2016 17:19:58 Europe/London] PHP  4. sync_package_lcdproc() /etc/inc/pkg-utils.inc(597) : eval()'d code:1
                            [13-May-2016 17:19:58 Europe/London] PHP  5. unlink() /usr/local/pkg/lcdproc.inc:523"

                            I got that when using the 2.2.6 files I copied over. I ended up using the 4 files that timotl posted that go in /usr/local/pkg and didn't have that crash report after a reboot. I also admit to not editing the paths in lcdproc.inc and lcdproc.sh which was likely what caused it for me.

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                              jdijulio
                              last edited by

                              Is there anyone actively working on creating a v2.3 compatible package for this?

                              I have a few WatchGuard x750e boxes that are running pfSense 2.2.x and I don't really want to upgrade to v2.3 if my LCD display will stop working.

                              I'd be willing to contribute to a bounty if that helps?

                              Thanks!

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                                hansaya
                                last edited by

                                we really do need lcdProc on 2.3  :'( . I miss my LCD

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                                • tmdrakeT
                                  tmdrake
                                  last edited by

                                  @hansaya:

                                  we really do need lcdProc on 2.3  :'( . I miss my LCD

                                  Same here, or someone needs to site down and maintain it.

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                                    frosty
                                    last edited by

                                    Its not as easy as clicking install but the LCD works just fine using the steps timotl posted.

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                                      Ace of Space
                                      last edited by

                                      @timotl:

                                      After playing around for a couple hours, I have LCDProc dev working in 2.3.
                                      I have no idea how to make/update a package, but it's not too hard to manually install it.

                                      1- Add lcdproc and freetype2 packages.
                                        pkg add http://pkg.freebsd.org/freebsd:10:x86:64/release_3/All/freetype2-2.6.2.txz
                                        pkg add http://pkg.freebsd.org/freebsd:10:x86:64/release_3/All/lcdproc-0.5.7_2.txz

                                      2- Copy package related files from 2.2.6 install
                                        lcdproc.inc -> /usr/local/pkg
                                        lcdproc.xml -> /usr/local/pkg
                                        lcdproc_client.php -> /usr/local/pkg
                                        lcdproc_screens.xml -> /usr/local/pkg

                                      lcdproc.sh -> /usr/local/etc/rc.d

                                      3- Backup your existing configuration. All, with RRD data if you care.
                                          Backup Package Manager configuration only

                                      4- Add the contents of LCDPROC-config.xml to the <installedpackages>section of the Package Manager backup.
                                      5- Restore the edited Package Manager backup and reboot.

                                      Configure under Services/LCDproc as usual.
                                      The package seems to behave exactly as before
                                      Tested with CrystalFontz 635 with CrystalFontz Packet driver.
                                      I have attached the needed files, but if you have a working 2.2.6 you can just copy them from it and get the installedpackages section from your own config.
                                      If you grab them from 2.2.6, a couple files needed to be edited for different paths. The DriverPath in lcdproc.inc and I think the paths in lcdproc.sh also.

                                      Should need to be said, but please carefully test this before doing anything to a production machine. I think it's relatively safe, but you never know.

                                      -timotl</installedpackages>

                                      Hi,

                                      thank you for your installation instructions for pfSense 2.3.x :), but i have two small problems. I'am using lcdproc on my astaro/sophos asg 220 utm Rev. 4 (NEXCOM NSA 3110) and the LCD-Display works fine with the settings for the watchguard x750.

                                      The first problem is, that i can select any setting for the lcd backlight and nothing changes… the backlight will turn off after a few seconds, but i want to have the lcd backlight allway on :)

                                      my Second problem is, that the screens are changing after a few seconds, but it is possible to stop the auto screen roatation? I want to select a screen like "load averge" with the keys from the lcd display, and this screen should be there until reboot or selecting another screen?

                                      Ace

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                                      • _Adrian__
                                        _Adrian_
                                        last edited by

                                        @uknownme123:

                                        Thank you, got it working following all directions here. To elaborate for noobies like me. This is only if you only have lcdproc install, if you have other packages, it will not restore anything else except lcdproc

                                        Basically go to Diagnostics > Backup & Restore.

                                        Backup area: choose "Package Manager", leave everything default.
                                        Click on "Download configuration as XML", a file be be downloaded unto your pc.
                                        Using your PC, edit this file using text editor, delete everything except <installedpackages></installedpackages>.
                                        Copy everything from timotl's "LCDPROC-config.xml" and put them in between <installedpackages></installedpackages>.
                                        Save your edited .xml file.

                                        Go back to Restore Backup in pfSense GUI, in restore area: choose "Package Manager", Configuration file: will be the file you saved edited on your PC.
                                        Click "Restore Configuration."

                                        Got a message saying "The firewall will reboot after restoring the configuration." but didn't have to reboot. I went under Services and saw LCDproc. Nothing was listed under Install Packages, even after reboot. But no worries, everything is working as it should.

                                        Thanks a million!

                                        Same here… followed it to a T and no joy after the reboot...
                                        package isn't even showing up in package manager.

                                        If it ain't broken, fix it till it is :P

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                                        • _Adrian__
                                          _Adrian_
                                          last edited by

                                          So…
                                          I went ahead and axed it all!

                                          Erased the CF card and started fresh.
                                          After everything was said setup i went ahead and was gonna re-attempt the lcd package
                                          To my surprise i got this :

                                          
                                          Fetching lcdproc-0.5.7_2.txz: .......... done
                                          Installing lcdproc-0.5.7_2...
                                          pkg: wrong architecture: FreeBSD:10:amd64 instead of FreeBSD:10:i386
                                          
                                          Failed to install the following 1 package(s): http://pkg.freebsd.org/freebsd:10:x86:64/release_3/All/lcdproc-0.5.7_2.txz
                                          
                                          

                                          Am I drunk ?? LOL

                                          If it ain't broken, fix it till it is :P

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                                          • D
                                            DeLorean
                                            last edited by

                                            On the Watchguard Firebox E-series , you must use the 32bit version of the LCDproc package :

                                            http://pkg.freebsd.org/freebsd:10:x86:32/release_3/All/lcdproc-0.5.7_2.txz

                                            I have made that mistake also when i was messing arroung to get it working on 2.3

                                            Grtz
                                            DeLorean

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