pfSense

I recently updated 2.7.2 running on video capable hardware to 2.8.1 on hardware offering a single serial port.

The Netgate Installer correctly detects this serial only configuration ("unknown hardware - Please choose the appropriate terminal type for your system.").

At the end of the installation, config.xml from the USB key is restored as is, in this case with the line "<primaryconsole>video</primaryconsole>".

On reboot, the system is not accessible, even after using Option 5 of the pfSense boot menu to switch to serial console.

This line must be replaced by "<enableserial></enableserial>" to have a working console (and answer network assigment questions).

The same goes for the ECL: if the device was booted using a serial console, the console setting should be modified to reflect the actual setting.

As a temporary bypass, the config.xml can be edited before going through the installation.