https://jeltsch.org/en/tags/unbrick/Recent content in Unbrick on Michael’s DomainHugoen-usCopyright © 2002 - 2026 Michael Jeltsch.Fri, 24 Jul 2026 00:18:18 +0300https://jeltsch.org/en/unbrick/Fri, 10 Nov 2023 00:00:00 +0000https://jeltsch.org/en/unbrick/<p>The current process of restoring functionality on the Netgate pfsense SG-3100 router after an unsuccessful firmware upgrade is too difficult (although the device is magnificent otherwise). Today, I experienced the third failed upgrade within six years. Recovery worked every time without problems, but it should be MUCH easier if you want me to recommend this router to my less tech-savvy friends. To pull the recovery off, you need an 8-GB USB stick and USB cable with a high-profile micro-USB connector at one end and a regular USB-A connector at the other. These are the steps that you need to do to unbrick the device:</p>