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    Install pfsense on Watchguard T15 Firebox?

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      ubik-abysmal
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      Hello! I found a T15 Firebox unit for less than $10 and figured it would be adequate enough for my home. I would like to slip pfsense onto it and bypass any subscriptions, however I have found zero information on how I might go about doing that. From looking at instructions for other watchguard conversions, I’m guessing I’ll need a serial cable. Unless I’m mistaken, the T15’s serial port is attached inline with one of the Ethernet ports, meaning I’ll need a serial cable with a male USB on one end + male RJ45 on the other.

      Would the instructions be the same past that point?

      Thank you for your time and consideration.
      Best regards!

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      • stephenw10S
        stephenw10 Netgate Administrator
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        The T15 does not use an X86 CPU, it has a POWER architecture processor. As such it cannot run pfSense.

        You may be able to run OpenWRT but it would likely require some development work.

        Steve

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