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[BrandyWine]

ssh into the device, option 8, then "pkg upgrade". see how that goes. Post up any errs.

[pseudonym3k]

ssh into the device, o

Hi, thanks for jumping in, what will that command do? I don't have SSH access set up (I don't think?) - how do I do that?

[BrandyWine]

In the gui turn it on. The OPNsense docs tell how to do this.

The command will go lookup what packages needs updating. The web gui is just the mouse end of the commands ran at OS level, perhaps with some middleware python scripts. Doing updates from CLI (ssh) takes out the gui end from the mystery, etc.

[pseudonym3k]

In the gui turn it on. The OPNsense docs tell how to do this.

I searched OPNsense documentation for "SSH" and got back 61 pages. I typed   ssh   in the (upper right) search box within my gui and got nothing. I don't know what to do.

[BrandyWine]

You need to look more.
Create a fw LAN rule that allows your admin host or network ALLOW SSH TCP-22 to the FW device IP or object.


Step 2: Enable Secure Shell

    Navigate to System > Settings > Administration.

    In the Secure Shell section, check the following options:
        Enable Secure Shell: Yes
        Permit root user login: Yes (optional, but not recommended for security)
        Permit password login: Yes (optional, consider using SSH keys instead)
        Listen Interfaces: Select "All" or specify an interface.

    Click Save to apply the changes.

[pseudonym3k]

That went right over my head. It's OK. Thanks for trying to help.