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Performed the latest upgrade from web interface and update froze
Checked the router and numerous write errors reported (using nano image)
Checked the media - fine; media reader was dead/killed

Fresh install of OPNsense-16.7-OpenSSL-nano-amd64.img
Prolonged pause still present at boot (flashing cursor for about 70secs then boot continues; detection pause NOT present with pfsense builds)
Set up VLANs via console; DHCP server working; DHCP addressed received on test computer
Test computer unable to access router via web or by ping

Restore to factory defaults
Set up VLANs through web interface
DHCP address received on test computer
Unable to access router via web or by ping

Restore to factory defaults
Restore configuration from config file
VLANs working, DHCP working, web/ping working

Update via web interface
Screen states updating but no text of packages being received/updating reported (blank report window)

Update via console
Update proceeds uneventfully and system fully updated


I've set up VLANs numerous times with OPNsense/pfsense and had no issues previously
I keep this opnsense unit updated regularly - this most recent update was a tedious process

I examined the OPNsense-15.7.18-OpenSSL-nano-i386.img file and found that it contained 3 embedded .img files.
0.img - kernel 1
1.img - kernel 2 (redundant kernel)
2.img - looks to be a null filled .img file

Extract the first .img file (0.img) and write the 0.img file to a flash memory card does create a bootable and working opnsense card.


Still don't know why your nano images do not work, but this seems to be a work around minus the 2nd (redundant) kernel.
I don't know if 2.img is required with the nano build.

Tools used: 7-zip and Rufus
Tested on HP business laptop and on a Gigabyte Z87 based desktop.

Could you post a link to the nano image prior to 15.7.11?
Finding a working nano image would provide a good starting point to compare working vs nonworking code.

Thank you luckas for confirming the issue.

... and yes the screen is just a blinking cursor upon boot up.

Tried 15.7.11 and 15.7.18 (i386 and amd64) opnsense nano images installed on a USB stick and could not get the system to boot from the stick (manually selected the boot drive or auto [bios selects drive]) on a HP business laptop and on a gigabyte z87 based desktop.

No problem booting from OPNsense-15.7.18-OpenSSL-vga-i386.img.bz2 (but would like the nano image).
No problem booting from most recent pfsense nano images.