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    How do I create or copy a file to /etc?

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    • BeerBelliB
      BeerBelli
      last edited by

      Just upgraded to 2.1 on my FW 7541. Since File Manager does not work on 2.1 I can't get a couple files I need for OpenVPN to the /etc folder.

      Can anyone tell me how I can copy a file from my Mac to that folder, or create a new text file there?

      Or if anyone has some good instructions for setting up OpenVPN on 2.1 that could work also. I dug around here and Google but could not find anything quite up to date for 2.1. I use PIA if it matters and had it setup fine on 2.0.3.

      Thanks

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        phil.davis
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        In an ideal world everything should be configured in the webGUI  :) But as long as you really know what you are doing and what is needed… then you can always write a text file by:
        Diagnostics->Edit
        Put the file name in "Save / Load from path" - e.g. /etc/myfile.xyz
        Paste the file contents into the big text box
        Press the "Save" button.

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        • BeerBelliB
          BeerBelli
          last edited by

          Phil,

          Thanks for the reply. I found something in the meantime that worked. I was able to SFTP in using root for the username, and just copy the 2 files to /etc I needed to get OpenVPN working again.

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