check_upgrade: "Updating repositories metadata" returned error code 1

Raffi_

I read the posts on this issue and I believe my issue is related to the fact that I upgraded to TAC lite years ago when it was free. I understand this was being supported for free as a good will gesture and not guaranteed. I just didn't realize the rug would be pulled out without warning, besides sudden update errors I had to look into.

I wouldn't mind paying the $129 per year if I can get it approved. However, my question is, can I safely take my full config over to a fresh install of CE without any issues?

Image attached of my packages installed.

Let me know if you need more info.

Thank you,
Raffi

SteveITS

@Raffi_ Per https://docs.netgate.com/pfsense/en/latest/backup/restore-different-version.html v2.9.0 uses config v24.6, so you can go from 26.07 or 26.10, or earlier, to 2.9.0. When installing CE the installer can pull the existing config file and restore it for you.

stephenw10

Yes you can import the config into 2.9.0.

However if you send me your NDI in chat I can check what update status you should be seeing.

Raffi_

@SteveITS Thanks, based on this I should be good to move config if needed. I'm currently on 26.03.1.

Sent stephen my NDI in chat.

MrIT

Hey @stephenw10

I am facing the same problem. To my understanding, my Netgate 7100 should be eligable for pfSense+ at no cost since it's an Netgate device. Thus, there is a free subscription for pfSense+ registered in the system. The license was acquired a few years ago.

Now, when trying to update to 26.07, I get the message "Your TAC Subscription expired on 2024-06-05. Please renew your TAC Subscription or purchase a pfSense+ subscription by visiting the Netgate store." Also, I only get the "26.07 RC" branch and when trying to upgrade from the console, I get a lot of "Bad Request" errors (which I guess are related to the expired license...)

Well, the license might be expired but I am not able to renew this free license. Am I really forced to pay 129€ in order to get any updates for my appliance?

Thanks in advance for clarification

Marcel

SteveITS

@MrIT Did you change hardware at all?

You should have Plus, ask TAC, or chat to stephenw10 as above.

MrIT

@SteveITS Well, I needed to reinstall pfSense after a hardware failure. The eMMC flash failed so I added an SSD, re-installed pfSense onto the SSD and re-applied the config file.

Maybe that is the underlying issue?

stephenw10

Nope that wouldn't invalidate the license or change the NDI. Since it's a Netgate device it should indeed always be valid. You can open a TAC ticket and they will resolve it or send me your NDI in chat and I'll dig into it.