LCDProc 0.5.4-dev

[uknownme123]

@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."

[joako]

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

[Morlok8k]

@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.

[novatechies]

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?

[dotdash]

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

[novatechies]

@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.

[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"

[frosty]

@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.

[jdijulio]

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!

[hansaya]

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

[tmdrake]

@hansaya:

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

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

[frosty]

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

[Ace of Space]

@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

[_Adrian_]

@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.

[_Adrian_]

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

[DeLorean]

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

[_Adrian_]

Thanks… after i retried it was showing that the package is installed  :o

I's so confused LOL
Also the package now shows up under services but yet is missing under the installed packages tab.

either way...
What are the LCD setting for a X750e ??

[MacUsers]

@timotl:

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

Another sad LCDProc user; trying to follow timotl's instruction but I don't find /usr/local/etc/rc.d/lcdproc.sh on my WatchGuard Firebox X750e after the upgrade. What am I missing (apart from that file, of course :))?

Any help? Or can anyone post that file please?

-San

[DeLorean]

@MacUsers:

@timotl:

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

Another sad LCDProc user; trying to follow timotl's instruction but I don't find /usr/local/etc/rc.d/lcdproc.sh on my WatchGuard Firebox X750e after the upgrade. What am I missing (apart from that file, of course :))?

Any help? Or can anyone post that file please?

-San

Do you use the Shellcmd and WGXexpc packages ?
I can provide you the right files , but i have a configfile which included the settings for these 2 packages also.

Grtz
DeLorean

[DeLorean]

This is the method that i use for LCDproc to work on a Watchguard x550e , x750e and x1250e
after a CLEAN install of pfSense.

1 ) Download and install WinSCP (we need this at the end)  :
https://winscp.net/download/WinSCP-5.9-Setup.exe

2 ) Download and extract the zip with the LCDproc files from the attachment of this reply

3 ) Login with the Web UI in your Watchguard device and go to :
Diagnostics -> command prompt

4 ) Install the package Freetype by copypaste this line :
pkg add http://pkg.freebsd.org/freebsd:10:x86:32/release_3/All/freetype2-2.6.2.txz
Click execute and wait a few seconds

5 ) Install the package LCDproc by copypaste this line :
pkg add http://pkg.freebsd.org/freebsd:10:x86:32/release_3/All/lcdproc-0.5.7_2.txz
Click execute and wait till it complets (less then a minute)

6 ) Enable Secure Shell by going to Web UI :
System -> Advanced and enable "Secure Shell Server" and save

7 ) Start WinSCP and use these settings :
Fileprotocol :SFTP
IP-adress: 192.168.1.1 (IP of your Watchguard)
Port : 22
Username : root
Password : pfsense

pfsense is the default password, change this by your password if different

8 ) In WinSCP you have on your left side a colum with the contents of your local pc filesystem,
and on the right the pfSense filesystem.
Browse on the left to the folder you previously downloaded,
and copy these files by drag and drop :
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/lcdproc.sh

9. In the Web UI go to diagnostics -> Backup & Restore
   and select "Packagemanager under Restore Area.
   Browse to the file installedpackages.xml from the zip you downloaded.

10. Reboot your Watchguard

If your LCD screen is not show any information,then go to :
Services -> LCDproc
And unselect "enable LCDproc" and save.
Select "enable LCDproc" and save.
After this, go to Status -> Services
and restart the LCDproc by clicking halfround circle icon
LCDproc shall now be working.

The zip contains the files Timotl provides in this reply -> https://forum.pfsense.org/index.php?topic=44034.msg609820#msg609820
and i added my installedpackages.xml config file to it instead of the instructions on modifying your config file.
In this installedpackages.xml config file there also the settings for Shellcmd and WGXepc packages.

Good luck ;-)

Grtz
DeLorean

lcdproc2.3.2.zip