pfSense 2.8.0 USB Image Installs Plus on Protectli Vault Hardware!
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I had no choice during the install process. It just magically installed Plus and it runs it just like a NetGate Appliance! I guess I'm good-to-go!
:o)
RPSmith...
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On further inspection it did function as a basic firewall but kept rebooting itself.
RPSmith...
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Hmm, are you able to send me the NDI from that device in chat? Obviously that shouldn't happen unless you're registered it.
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@stephenw10 ~ It's possible it may have been registered several years ago when that was offered but that's only a guess. I had to load a fresh 2.7.2 on it and update from there to get 2.8.0 loaded. Also, why is their no way to manually select the correct image if the installer gets confused?
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@rpsmith there’s a setting to enable CE:
https://docs.netgate.com/pfsense/en/latest/install/install-walkthrough.html#advanced-options -
@SteveITS said in pfSense 2.8.0 USB Image Installs Plus on Protectli Vault Hardware!:
https://docs.netgate.com/pfsense/en/latest/install/install-walkthrough.html#advanced-options
I was looking for an option like that but I sure missed that one!
Another lesson Learned! :o)
Thanks!
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@rpsmith said in pfSense 2.8.0 USB Image Installs Plus on Protectli Vault Hardware!:
It's possible it may have been registered several years ago when that was offered but that's only a guess.
Yup that would be my guess too. If you send me your NDI in chat I can check it to confirm though.
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@stephenw10 ~ it should be one of these two but I don't remember which one I had the problem with.
1a77770cb6c5b47e7611 or 7deb95b08469b66a2c47
BTW, are the old plus license still honored?
RPSmith...
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@stephenw10 ~ I just installed 2.8.0 CE on 1a77770cb6c5b47e7611 without a problem so I think 7deb95b08469b66a2c47 is the one that automatically installed the plus version.
RPSmith...
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another way to avoid this nonsense is to give us an iso and an img for the 2.8.0 CE edition. Please!
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@revengineer ~ My thoughts Exactlly!
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@rpsmith said in pfSense 2.8.0 USB Image Installs Plus on Protectli Vault Hardware!:
I think 7deb95b08469b66a2c47 is the one that automatically installed the plus version.
Yup that was registered for Plus upgrade and is still valid. The installer will present the Plus repos when run on an eligible device but, as you found, you can set it to enable the CE repos anyway.
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@stephenw10 ~ Makes sense now. Thanks!
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@stephenw10
Now that the Net Installer is the only option, might be a good idea to have it directly ask which version, CE or Plus, to install, instead of hiding it under the advanced options?
Also the "enable CE Repositories" name doesn't really say much to the basic user and tbf, most users don't read instructions anyways... :) -
Well it's presented that way because the vast majority of users are either reinstalling Plus on an eligible device or installing CE on one that isn't. But I agree it could be clearer. I'll raise it.
