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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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        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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        • _Adrian__
          _Adrian_
          last edited by

          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 ??

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

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            MacUsers
            last edited by

            @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

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              DeLorean
              last edited by

              @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

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                DeLorean
                last edited by

                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

                1. 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.

                2. 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

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                  treer
                  last edited by

                  Is anyone attempting to convert the LCDProc package to 2.3?

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                    MacUsers
                    last edited by

                    @DeLorean:

                    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.

                    I think I'm using Shellcmd. How do I know for sure?

                    -S

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                      DeLorean
                      last edited by

                      @MacUsers:

                      @DeLorean:

                      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.

                      I think I'm using Shellcmd. How do I know for sure?

                      -S

                      Under services, if Shellcmd is installed, then its showing under services.

                      Grtz
                      DeLorean

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                        MacUsers
                        last edited by

                        @DeLorean:

                        Under services, if Shellcmd is installed, then its showing under services.

                        I think I was wrong then. I don't see Shellcmd under Services menu.

                        -S

                        pfSenseService.png
                        pfSenseService.png_thumb

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                          DeLorean
                          last edited by

                          You can make a backup of your entire config,
                          and try my tutorial.

                          Grtz
                          DeLorean

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                            uknownme123
                            last edited by

                            Thanks DeLorean !!! Your methods and explanation from above helped a lot of people. It's working for me well.

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                              uknownme123
                              last edited by

                              @_Adrian_:

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

                              It is not an official pfSense package and will not show up in "installed packages" section of pfSense. Therefore you can't remove/install in in pfSense GUI. It is a freeBSD package, part of the process performed using the steps above was to rig pfSense's GUI to show LCDproc_dev, using xml codes from 2.2.6. Hope this help clear up some confusion.

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                                DeLorean
                                last edited by

                                @uknownme123:

                                Thanks DeLorean !!! Your methods and explanation from above helped a lot of people. It's working for me well.

                                Nice to hear  ;)

                                grtz
                                DeLorean

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                                  ayumifanshawn
                                  last edited by

                                  @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

                                  1. 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.

                                  2. 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

                                  oh my god im so happy this worked on my astaro 220 thank you so much!

                                  now i just need the settings to take control of the screen.

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                                    ayumifanshawn
                                    last edited by

                                    ok thanks to several of you guys i was able to get the lcd proc server into my pfsense.

                                    however im not sure as to what settings i should apply for use in a astaro 220

                                    ive searched the net and found conflicting information and after several hours of trial and error i have not got it to work.

                                    any suggestions?
                                    im running pfsense 2.3.2 i386

                                    so just a update i got it to work with the watchguard driver  on parallel port 1 2 rowes 20 columns 8bit wiring lcdtime port speed default

                                    now i just cant get the backlight to stay on any ideas?

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                                      geekypr
                                      last edited by

                                      Hi,
                                      I'm trying to get it to works a S1602b lcd panel on a gteprotect box. I just installed the latest lcdprc package and i don't get it to work.
                                      Looking around i found that this panel uses the hd47780 driver, but I need some assistance on how to identify the port it is using.

                                      On services the lcddriver service is running, but, I still get an error "lcdproc: Start client procedure. Error counter: (0)"

                                      Any help will be much appreciated….

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                                        rickygm
                                        last edited by

                                        Hi , I tried to run in pfsense 2.3.2 and Astaro 425 , the service is installed but not start

                                        check this page
                                        https://github.com/Treer/FreeBSD-ports/blob/devel/README.md

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                                          mcDuckett
                                          last edited by

                                          Thank You!! DeLorean & Timotl  I got this working on my x550e
                                          I had this working under 2.2. Since I upgrade to 2.3.1 this had stopped working.
                                          Thankfully the shell scripts were still there, but the pkg files were missing from /usr/local/pkg/
                                          I was able to restart the lcdproc service from the console with the command "/usr/local/etc/rc.d/lcdproc.sh start" so no reboot needed.
                                          I changed the config from the files to match the recommended settings on this pic. http://postimg.org/image/irdoobhn9/ from another LCDproc on firebox thread.

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                                            Smoothrunnings
                                            last edited by

                                            Is there not an easier way to install this, or have it added to the Package Manager as I am not really a Linux guy.

                                            Thanks,

                                            @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

                                            1. 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.

                                            2. 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

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