Hello, which version can be reinstalled on changed hardware that can also be set up without errors? I can’t use the current version because there’s a bug with the DHCP server. When I try to add my fixed devices, it only works for the first one; I can’t add any others. I can only change the first one. I seem to always have some kind of error.
I’m now planning to use the version from two years ago (ipfire-2.25-core154), set it up, and then update to the current version (ipfire-2.29-core193). Since the old version was at least installable and everything else worked…
There are a few hardware combinations that I found that I download 193 and change the distro to testing in pakfire and update it to a different Kernel. I just updated to 194 testing and everything looks good here. Hopefully the download will get changed soon since there still some os bugs that didn’t get worked out until later Linux core versions.
I have a Fujitsu Esprimo. I simply cloned the hard drive from my old IPFire, which I now wanted to decommission. The hardware is different, of course, but on the Fujitsu, it ran like a Ferrari – but only with one spark plug.
Did you read it?
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I only configured red and green, and I have quite a few computers in the house. Nothing major…
My current configuration looks like this:
Tower
GIGABYTE G41MT-ES2L
Intel Core 2 Duo E7500
Network cards:
RealTek Semiconductor RTL8169 Gigabit Ethernet Adapter
Compaq NC3131 Fast Ethernet NIC 2x LAN
4 GB RAM
250 GB HDD
The new configuration looks like this:
FUJITSU ESPRIMO Q556/2
Intel Pentium G4400T
Network:
RealTek Semiconductor RTL8168/8111 PCI-E Gigabit Ethernet NIC
ADMtek ADM8511 USB to Fast Ethernet Adapter
8 GB RAM
500 GB HDD
No, sorry, I have not read this …
I will try this later. Thanks.
I bet its the newer intel ethernet issue you have to use a newer kernel. That is in 193 testing or higher.
Does it have expansion slots?
I know some of those fujitus do and others don’t.
Looking at some of those in that line, you remove the wifi card, and put a nice dual channel set of ram in and they would do the job, add a usb4 hub, then some usb to ethernet adapters (realtek type).
But what model is it?
edit: Just noticed the OP just posted the stats while I was writing, will post feedback here in a bit…
The main issue is the usb adapter as that is using an outdated infinion ethernet chip that doesn’t have good 64 bit drivers when they crossed it into 64 bit Linux.
So you need some cheap, but new Gbe. even the best buy off brand or a ugreen would work better for you.
The wifi cards they used are not the best either. I would get a m.2 a+e realtek 2.5Gb adapter
Other interfaces can be added. like a 2 port 2.5Gb realtek to m.2 2280 slot.
But you would have to get creative with a dremel tool to mount them in that case.
I would also get a dual channel ram kit since they use slow ram and usually just one channel.
Hello Dave,
I don’t have a wifi card. I have a 4GB ram kit, so that I have 8GB ram on board. Ok, I think I must buy a USB adapter. In my home I have only Gbe. And internet with 25 Mbit.
The usb adapter has been causing the headache. But I want you to know about the better linux kernel in testing since you are having issues.
I just purchased the following adapter:
TP-Link UE300 USB-A Gigabit LAN Adapter USB A to Ethernet Stick
that should work significantly better for you.
Even though it was a TP link, but their switches and routers is what people should stay away from.
I have tested this with core193 and i can add and edit many fixes leases. Did you try something special ?
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This is a Full Speed USB (1.1) Chip. You should replace this by an USB 2.0
High speed device because it cannot handle Fast Ethernet.
I think it is maxed out around 6Mbit…
This is much better. It should be a Realtek RTL8153 which is well supported.
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While being a reliable and nice network adapters, unless specific occurencies I would not use Compaq NC3131 server adapters. In my scenarios, VDSL connections often do not deliver more than 100mbps/down, however a so dated NIC could use more CPU cycles to manage the traffic, or would slow down PCI bus to 33mhz, while more recent PCI Gigabit Adapters could easily reach 66mz PCI bus clock and operate at 64bit.
This could improve globally the performances of the computer.
Personal opinion: USB network adapters are not the best and/or most reliable option.
Consider to disable USB power saving from your BIOS/Firmware configuration.
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Hi Arne,
I reinstalled – without connecting Red or Green. Then I unplugged my old IPFire and connected the new one – with the old USB network adapter, of course. I had previously saved all the settings as PDF files and then entered them into the new IPFire. So I just moved forward, copying each setting after the next. I didn’t want to carry over any old errors.
In the end, I reinstalled the computer four or five times in total. But right now, I don’t have time to deal with it any further. Constantly changing work hours as a salesperson for the past five years are taking their toll on me (I’m 64).
If you have changed hardware.
No matter hoe you reinstall
You will need to run SETUP from console to setup Netwark cards.
Hope that helps
When you say “I reinstalled”, are you installing by rebooting from the iso on the USB stick?
Hi Phil,
sorry, I installed new from here downloaded ISO. Not the ISO, I can create from my old IPFire.
I use google translator for write in english. My english is from about 45 years ago and I don’t use it. It is easier to read than to write …
Make a backup of your old IPFire (without ISO)
Make a USB drive with the ISO
Re-install from scratch to configure your networks and DHCP to Green
If you don’t know the MAC addresses of your Ethernet ports, your USB adapter should be listed as usb : ... and the PC’s PCI card should be listed as pci : ...
Then restore your backup
I also use a translator
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