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English Forums => 26.1 Series => Topic started by: CyberTend on March 25, 2026, 03:46:04 PM

Title: Protectli FW6E cannot get console on USB after bootup....I do on bootup
Post by: CyberTend on March 25, 2026, 03:46:04 PM
Hello, I am trying to get console on this unit.  When I plug the USB console into my Win10 PC, my system enumerates COM5. On bootup, I see all the console messages, But once the system is booted, I cannot interact with the console. I hit enter several times to get a prompt and nothing.  The last messages I see are the interfaces coming online and my HTTPS and SSH  SHA256 config.

I am using putty if that makes a difference.
Title: Re: Protectli FW6E cannot get console on USB after bootup....I do on bootup
Post by: Patrick M. Hausen on March 25, 2026, 04:13:30 PM
Did you enable the serial console in the OPNsense UI?
Title: Re: Protectli FW6E cannot get console on USB after bootup....I do on bootup
Post by: CyberTend on March 26, 2026, 11:34:17 PM
Yes it is enabled.
I dont think I would get the bootup messages via console if it wasnt.
So I am getting to the console fine, I just dont get a prompt to issue any commands.
Title: Re: Protectli FW6E cannot get console on USB after bootup....I do on bootup
Post by: OPNenthu on March 26, 2026, 11:35:59 PM
My own Vault hangs just like you describe if I have the VGA console enabled at all.  I run mine with just the serial console.

Not sure if that translates to your device but worth a look...

Also, make sure 'USB-based serial' is unchecked.
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