PXE Problems (random)
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Use DNSMASQ to serve your bootfile and server information.
This should alleviate the TFTP errors you are experiencing.
Is there a specific reason you want to update the kernel? After you set up DNSMASQ if you have issues booting a device to the PXE menu, I would look into updating the kernel.
As for the kernel, have you thought about backing up your current kernel and manually downloading he new one?
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Hello Jaymes,
Maybe there is a connection between the problems… So that was the idea to update the kernel.
But first i wanna check your solution out.Thanks in advance…
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Definitely give the DNSMASQ a shot, I have to use this because my Novell network is sorely outdated and won’t support the length of the bootfile name either
Then if you still have issues come back and I would be happy to help you update your kernel.
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Oh… Just for the information, the DHCP server is on another machine… is that a problem?
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Does the DHCP server have the proper scope options specified (either Option 66 – IP of tftp server or next-server (and/or) Option 67/filename – undionly.kpxe)
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i will check that out Tom… thanks
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With DNSMASQ you don’t need the DHCP on the server and you don’t need to adjust scopes. You supply all the information in the ltsp.conf file.
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Jaymes… The PXE is also coming from another server… so… uhm… I feel myself a n00b right now…
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So your FOG server is not supplying your PXE or your boot menu?
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Could you give us a better understanding of your network and servers?
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sure:
I have a DHCP Server: 192.168.50.1
And a PXE Server: 192.168.50.95
I’m now asking the network manager if i can get the pxe-settings, once i have that i will post it here!! -
Hey John,
I am having the exact same issue when trying to upgrade my kernel to one of the latest versions. I also use our networks DHCP server that points to the FOG Server and Bootfile name undionly.kpxe. Though, I have no issues getting my machines to pxe boot into the FOG menus. Is there a known solution to this outside of using the FOG server for DHCP?
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@Ahagel Can you type out (or post a photo of) the exact error?
Also, take a look at this: https://wiki.fogproject.org/wiki/index.php/Troubleshoot_TFTP
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@Wayne-Workman Here you go. I will look at the TFTP troubleshooting steps as well. Thanks.
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@Ahagel I’d recommend ensuring your FTP stuff is correct as well… https://wiki.fogproject.org/wiki/index.php/Troubleshoot_FTP
and perhaps reinstall FOG using the installer you have and see if your issues are resolved.
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@Ahagel said:
Is there a known solution to this outside of using the FOG server for DHCP?
You can use Windows DHCP. You could even use ProxyDHCP (dnsmasq).
The TFTP article I posted links to those topics.
