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    Pfsense 2.3.3 Unable to check for updates

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      waldopulanco
      last edited by

      I can access the internet but failed "Unable to check for updates"
      I have two dns 8.8.8.8 and 8.8.4.4

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      • DerelictD
        Derelict LAYER 8 Netgate
        last edited by

        There is a difference between being able to access the internet from inside the firewall and the FIREWALL ITSELF being able to access the internet.

        Can you resolve names in Diagnostics > DNS Lookup?

        Chattanooga, Tennessee, USA
        A comprehensive network diagram is worth 10,000 words and 15 conference calls.
        DO NOT set a source address/port in a port forward or firewall rule unless you KNOW you need it!
        Do Not Chat For Help! NO_WAN_EGRESS(TM)

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          waldopulanco
          last edited by

          sorry but dont know what name or ip that resolve in Diagnostics > DNS Lookup?

          I also tried this command pkg update and pkg install pfSense-base here is the error

          "pkg: Repository pfSense-core load error: access repo file(/var/db/pkg/repo-pfSense-core.sqlite) failed: No such file or directory
          Fetching meta.txz: 100%    944 B  0.9kB/s    00:01
          Child process pid=40494 terminated abnormally: Segmentation fault"

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          • DerelictD
            Derelict LAYER 8 Netgate
            last edited by

            That looks pretty screwed up. If you can take a backup configuration in Diagnostics > Backup & Restore I would do so.

            You might want to try reinstalling fresh and restoring the configuration.

            Chattanooga, Tennessee, USA
            A comprehensive network diagram is worth 10,000 words and 15 conference calls.
            DO NOT set a source address/port in a port forward or firewall rule unless you KNOW you need it!
            Do Not Chat For Help! NO_WAN_EGRESS(TM)

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              waldopulanco
              last edited by

              is there any command for update or restalling? thanks!

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              • DerelictD
                Derelict LAYER 8 Netgate
                last edited by

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

                Chattanooga, Tennessee, USA
                A comprehensive network diagram is worth 10,000 words and 15 conference calls.
                DO NOT set a source address/port in a port forward or firewall rule unless you KNOW you need it!
                Do Not Chat For Help! NO_WAN_EGRESS(TM)

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                  waldopulanco
                  last edited by

                  [2.3.3-RELEASE][root@wapbytez.quantumbyte.local]/root: pkg update -f
                  Updating pfSense-core repository catalogue…
                  pkg: Repository pfSense-core has a wrong packagesite, need to re-create database
                  Fetching meta.txz: 100%    944 B  0.9kB/s    00:01
                  Child process pid=73017 terminated abnormally: Segmentation fault

                  does anyone have a "repo-pfSense-core.sqlite" for i386 pfsense 2.3.3? please can you upload it? thanks in advance!

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                    doktornotor Banned
                    last edited by

                    Why? Just delete the DB if you think it's corrupt.

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                      bbrendon
                      last edited by

                      @doktornotor, how do you get it to recreate the file if you delete it?

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                      • GertjanG
                        Gertjan
                        last edited by

                        The file should exist :

                        [2.3.4-RELEASE][admin@pfsense.brit-hotel-fumel.net]/root: ls -al /var/db/pkg/repo-pfSense-core.sqlite
                        -rw-r--r--  1 root  wheel  212992 Jul 14 22:08 /var/db/pkg/repo-pfSense-core.sqlite
                        

                        and if it doesn't, it will be auto created by the "package system.

                        Btw : check your drive.
                        Check if the directory /var/db/pkg exists.
                        Can you write something there ?
                        Etc.

                        No "help me" PM's please. Use the forum, the community will thank you.
                        Edit : and where are the logs ??

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