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      michael2z
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      Has anyone succeeded in upgrading a Netgate 5100 to the latest pfsense version. Any do's and don't's appreciated.

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        SteveITS Rebel Alliance @michael2z
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        @michael2z What version do you have now?

        Pre-2.7.2/23.09: Only install packages for your version, or risk breaking it. Select your branch in System/Update/Update Settings.
        When upgrading, allow 10-15 minutes to restart, or more depending on packages and device speed.
        Upvote 👍 helpful posts!

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          michael2z @SteveITS
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          @SteveITS
          23.09.1-RELEASE (amd64)
          built on Mon Dec 11 13:24:00 EST 2023
          FreeBSD 14.0-CURRENT

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            stephenw10 Netgate Administrator
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            I've upgraded 5100s many times. Nothing special should apply there.

            Yes, if you're running a very old version consider installing 24.11 clean and restoring your config.

            If you're running from eMMC consider installing an SSD or at least check the ware level on the eMMC:
            https://docs.netgate.com/pfsense/en/latest/troubleshooting/disk-lifetime.html#emmc

            Steve

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              michael2z @stephenw10
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              @stephenw10 Can you please provide me with a step-by-step instruction? I don't know how to do a clean install of 24.11.

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                stephenw10 Netgate Administrator
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                Instructions are here: https://docs.netgate.com/pfsense/en/latest/solutions/sg-5100/reinstall-pfsense.html

                But from 23.09.1 you can just upgrade to 24.11 directly, there should be no problem.

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                  michael2z @stephenw10
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                  @stephenw10 Do I just update from the GUI via the internet connection? If so, should I do anything prior to clicking on the install icon?

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                  • stephenw10S
                    stephenw10 Netgate Administrator
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                    Yes. Unless you have a lot of packages installed or you have seen issues upgrading in past in which case I would upgrade from the console just because it shows more debug output.

                    The usual upgrade precautions apply:
                    Backup your config
                    Make sure you have a recovery image in case you need it.
                    Reboot the firewall before upgrading to be sure there are no existing issues.

                    See: https://docs.netgate.com/pfsense/en/latest/install/upgrade-guide.html

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