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= What it is =
= Overview =
Version 17.1.1 introduces a change to Energy Efficient Ethernet that may have a negative impact on systems using Realtek adapters. Specifically upon rebooting after the upgrade, all networking may become disabled. If your system uses a Realtek adapter you can apply the following patch.
These instructions are specifically for installations with version 17.0.


Some mal-formed Linux Ethernet drivers cause kernel panics when manipulating Energy Efficient Ethernet.
= How to run =
<strong>IMPORTANT:</strong> Before upgrading from version 17.0, you must download the patch as you may not have network access after the upgrade is installed.
== Download the script ==
From your home directory or /tmp run the following command to download the script.


This patch allows the customer to disable EEE processing for certain vendors identified by lspci, specifically disabling EEE for Realtek Ethernet nics.
<code>
wget https://downloads.untangle.com/public/patches/17.1.1/eee-ignore-realtek-patch.sh.tgz
</code>


= Target Version =
== Perform the upgrade ==
 
Perform the upgrade, which installs version 17.1.1.
17.1.1
Check if your network connection is lost. If so, see below to apply the patch.
 
== Execute the script ==
= How to run =
Navigate to the directory where you first downloaded the script. Then run the following commands:
== Live system ==
On an existing 17.1.1 system, assuming the NIC is working, the patch can be applied as:


<code>
<code>
curl -s -k https://downloads.untangle.com/public/patches/17.1.1/eee-ignore-realtek-patch.sh.tgz | tar -xz && ./eee-ignore-realtek-patch.sh
tar -xvzf eee-ignore-realtek-patch.sh.tgz && ./eee-ignore-realtek-patch.sh
</code>
</code>


== Installer ==
After applying the patch, reboot your NG Firewall appliance.
This patch can also be applied to the 17.1.1 ISO installer.  To do this:
 
# Download the following files (use save-as in your browser):
#; https://downloads.untangle.com/public/patches/17.1.1/eee-ignore-realtek-patch.sh.tgz
#; https://downloads.untangle.com/public/patches/17.1.1/late_command.sh
# Copy the files to the USB installer under /simple_cdd.
# Eject the USB.
# Install the ISO.

Latest revision as of 19:03, 22 October 2024

Overview

Version 17.1.1 introduces a change to Energy Efficient Ethernet that may have a negative impact on systems using Realtek adapters. Specifically upon rebooting after the upgrade, all networking may become disabled. If your system uses a Realtek adapter you can apply the following patch. These instructions are specifically for installations with version 17.0.

How to run

IMPORTANT: Before upgrading from version 17.0, you must download the patch as you may not have network access after the upgrade is installed.

Download the script

From your home directory or /tmp run the following command to download the script.

wget https://downloads.untangle.com/public/patches/17.1.1/eee-ignore-realtek-patch.sh.tgz

Perform the upgrade

Perform the upgrade, which installs version 17.1.1. Check if your network connection is lost. If so, see below to apply the patch.

Execute the script

Navigate to the directory where you first downloaded the script. Then run the following commands:

tar -xvzf eee-ignore-realtek-patch.sh.tgz && ./eee-ignore-realtek-patch.sh

After applying the patch, reboot your NG Firewall appliance.