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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.
The highlight of the 2.8.0 release is the deepened integration of the . While ISC DHCP was the standard for years, Kea offers better performance and modern architecture. pfsense-ce-2.8.0-release-amd64.iso.gz
: While pfSense CE 2.8.0 is generally stable, it is considered an advanced release based on a -CURRENT version of FreeBSD. For business-critical deployments, thoroughly testing in a lab environment before production deployment is strongly recommended. The pfSense Plus version may be a more suitable choice for production environments requiring long-term stability and support. After upgrading, older devices with ISA-based serial console
Improved performance and security for the WebGUI. The highlight of the 2
