SOLVED]not able to write on any file from the console, only working from the GUI

neobauer

Hello,
I'm a newbie in Pfsense.
I managed to install successfully 2.1.4 on a ALIX APU1C Board.
But when I'm using the console, logged as admin, I'm not able to write on any config file.
Good example is /boot/loader.conf
It's always shown as Read-only when I try to save with Vi editor.
When doing the same from the GUI editor, it works.
Is there any trick there I should consider to get this working ?
Thanks
Bauer

MindfulCoyote

Are you running the "nano" version? It is read only by default. (https://www.pfsense.org/about-pfsense/versions.html#embedded)

To mount as read/write:
https://doc.pfsense.org/index.php/Remount_embedded_filesystem_as_read-write

neobauer

Thank you very much.
In 2.1.4 you would sove it by using the guii
Diagnostics -> NanoBSD -> Media Read/Write Status -> Permament -> Save.