Install packages by FTP ?

[Meunique]

Hi there,

This is my first message here! :-) I've recently discovered PfSense and wow! This a really good product!

But I've got a little problem with the packages because I'm trying to add squid's one but I can't do it by the configurator. The problem is that I can't reach the packages's list cause of my proxy.. and I can't temporally put my pfsense on a straight connexion because I work in a national education system where I'm not able to get around it since the proxy isnt situated where I work..

So I was wondering if it was possible to manually add the package by FTP (found them there: http://files.pfsense.org/packages/8/All/) ? Actually, I can't connect and reach the files system and I don't know if it's just pfsense need more configuration or if the N.E.S blocked it too..

So the real questions are: "Is there anything special to do to enable the FTP acces on PfSense's server?" if yes, "What should I do?" and then "Where should I put packages's files?" I guess there should be a folder called "Packages" or something else but I rather like to ask and be safety!

Thanks for your futur support! ;-)

[marcelloc]

Does your proxy allow connections if you are authenticated? If so check pfsense advanced settings.

You can also try to clone repository using HTTPS, SSH, or Subversion.

https://github.com/pfsense/pfsense-packages

[Meunique]

Thanks for your answer! :)

So you meant that I should be able to connect to PfSense by FTP ?

Does your proxy allow connections if you are authenticated? If so check pfsense advanced settings.

Yes, it allows it. I can reach any websites when authenticated. I checked many times in settings before posting here and I didn't found anything that would solve my problem.. :/

You can also try to clone repository using HTTPS, SSH, or Subversion.

Hmm.. How could I do this with ssh? And what's "subversion" ? Sorry don't understand this, English isn't my native language.

[edit] i'll try to found out where the squid's files go when i'll be at home by checking them by 'edit file" in webconfigurator..  >:(

[marcelloc]

Check: system -> advanced -> Miscellaneous -> Proxy support

[Meunique]

Hi,

Ok thanks, I've just checked it and I can't find this option.. Is it also available on PfSense v2.0? I may upgrade to 2.1..

[Meunique]

Hmmm.. Just noticed something. The trouble may come from my configuration..

I'm actually not able to ping any websites from the lan's side that could explain why I can't reach the package's list.. eheh

It's ok to ping on the wan's card so I guess as the webconfigurator is on the lan card, this is why I cannot actually reach the packages list.. Hmhmm

I may try to put the webconfigurator on the wan's card if I can't found out why I can't ping with lan.

Maybe I just shouldnt be able to ping using lan.. waiting for your feedback! :p

Hopefully, it's the end of the week.. that make me crazy! ;D

Thanks lads

[Meunique]

Hello there,

It's morning, let's fight back with this PfSense again! :-)

So, should I be able to ping www.pfsense.com with each card of my pfsense?

Thanks,

edit: Finally done with it! Upgraded top 2.1 where I can configure a proxy to my wan card and reach the packages's list!