Upgrading an existing pfSense CE installation to version 2.8.0 is possible through the web interface, but requires . Because of the major changes in PHP, FreeBSD, and packages, there is a higher than usual chance that installed packages will interfere with the upgrade.
After upgrading, older devices with ISA-based serial console ports may not fully detect their console due to changes in how FreeBSD probes serial ports. Devices affected by this are primarily older non-EFI hardware such as the APU 1, RCC-DFF 2220, and RCC-VE models like 2440, 4860, and 8860. Netgate devices automatically handle this configuration and do not require manual changes. pfsense-ce-2.8.0-release-amd64.iso.gz
A: If an in-place upgrade fails, perform a clean installation of pfSense CE 2.8.0 and then restore your configuration backup. This is often the most reliable method due to the major changes in 2.8.0. Upgrading an existing pfSense CE installation to version 2
Beyond the FreeBSD version bump, several user-facing features and changes define this release: Devices affected by this are primarily older non-EFI
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