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4200 initial access and setup

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    davidstoll
    last edited by Jun 30, 2024, 10:30 PM

    I had a 1100 and a 4100 and I have had to reset the units, use the serial console connection and I just can't get into the 4200.

    I have manually set my computer IP to 192.168.1.2 with 192.168.1.1 as the gateway and 255.255.255.0 as the netmask with 192.168.1.1 as the dns.

    I have also tried 192.168.101.0/24 as per another thread.

    I have also tried a different computer, both windows and linux.

    I have also rebooted it and let it sit for 15 minutes, thinking it is a slow booter.

    How do I kick start this thing out of the box?

    Thank you

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      WN1X @davidstoll
      last edited by Jun 30, 2024, 11:04 PM

      @davidstoll You have your computer connected to port 2 of the 4200, right?

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        davidstoll @WN1X
        last edited by Jun 30, 2024, 11:15 PM

        @WN1X wow, nope. Holy cow, why is this so different than the others?

        Also, is there a way to convert my xml backup? I know I can use a text editor, but I have a lot of stuff going on. All the ports are so different.

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          WN1X @davidstoll
          last edited by Jun 30, 2024, 11:18 PM

          @davidstoll Open a ticket with NetGate support...they can convert your old config.

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            SteveITS Galactic Empire @davidstoll
            last edited by Jul 1, 2024, 1:44 AM

            @davidstoll adding in, they will convert the config for free for their hardware.

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