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On Netgate hardware, a small silver sticker on the underside of the device (or near the power port) lists:
On rare occasions, a failed firmware flash or power surge can wipe the environment variables on embedded systems. How to fix it on Virtual Machines pfsense serial number
If you sell your Netgate device, you must from your Netgate account via the portal. Otherwise, the new owner cannot register it or get support.
For official Netgate appliances (such as the SG series, 1100, 2100, 3100, 4200, 5100, 7100, 8860, and others), the serial number corresponds to the physical device's unique hardware identifier. These are genuine manufacturer-assigned serial numbers that Netgate uses to track warranty status, support entitlements, and software licensing. “Impossible,” she whispered, typing the command into the
If SNMP is enabled, the serial is often found in: NET-SNMP-AGENT-MIB::nsAssetID
The registration page is located at in the pfSense web GUI. The process requires an activation token supplied by Netgate, generated when purchasing pfSense Plus software or through Netgate TAC support. Otherwise, the new owner cannot register it or get support
If no serial number appears, it may be because you are running the Community Edition. In this case, you may need to upgrade to pfSense Plus to access features requiring registration.
If you cannot access the WebGUI, or if the GUI shows "N/A," the console provides raw system data.
On rare occasions, a power surge or failed firmware flash on older Netgate devices can erase the onboard environmental variables ( kenv ). How to Fix It
The serial number and NDI play a critical role in registering pfSense Plus installations. Registration activates features in pfSense Plus software installations on hardware and virtual machines not purchased directly from Netgate, as well as older Netgate hardware purchased with Factory Edition (FE) software before the NDI was introduced.