[SOLVED] Fetch updates - There are no updates available

[packet loss]

I had an issue upgrading from OPNsense 16.1.5-amd64 to 16.1.8 today. I was able to fetch updates but it upgraded my system to version 16.1.7. After that upgrade I attempted to fetch updates again thinking 16.1.7 was a prerequisite for version 16.1.8 and the fetch request indicated there were no updates available. I restarted my router 3 times attempting to fetch for updates but it kept on indicating there were no updates available. Tried restarting configd as well (was already running) and that didn't help either. The Fetch attempts were both done using the webgui and the console. So I saved my configuration file and restored my system to default settings. I then rebooted and setup basic settings to establish an internet connection and I was able to fetch and then upgrade to version 16.1.8. I found it strange since I've always been able to fetch and upgrade without any issues.

[franco]

It sounds like you set a mirror for firmware updates that was not yet synced to the latest packages. At least that would explain your symptoms: stuck on 16.1.7, reverting to defaults helping to get to 16.1.8.

If that's true, which mirror did you use?

[packet loss]

The mirror in my saved configuration file is the following:

http://mirror.sfo12.us.leaseweb.net/opnsense

I don't recall ever changing this although I'm sure you're right. I didn't think the mirrors OPNsense were using weren't all in sync. Next time to I'll know better and try another mirror.

[franco]

The mirror is in sync now. It can take a couple of hours to propagate worst case. For 16.1.8 I had to re-upload so that may have been my fault for not letting it sync enough before switching it live.

The mirror and crypto setting will move to the firmware page for better visibility soon. It's pretty hidden right now so it tends to be forgotten. Will clean this up.