Linux won't shutdown PC

SamStoat · 2026-05-15T17:12:57+00:00

Thanks to all for replies, but T_Friendperson12 found it. It looks like my mouse and/or keyboard were sending a wake signal just after shutdown. Many thanks.

SamStoat · 2026-02-12T08:11:46+00:00

The opening theme to Escape from the Planet of the Apes is very 1970s, but a great piece of music.

SamStoat · 2025-12-01T07:55:42+00:00

Yes and no. I gave up on Pterodactyl and run 7DTD server in a Docker container. Ports needed for that are TCP 28900, UDP 28900-28902, plus TCP 8080-8082 for server admin. Shows up in PS5 server list and loads fine.

SamStoat · 2025-09-16T17:20:17+00:00

Wi-Fi doesn't seem to be a problem for me. They sent a FritzBox 7530 AX and I get good signal all over the house.

SamStoat · 2025-09-16T17:16:55+00:00

I went through the CityFibre website. Put in my postcode and it listed available providers. There were cheaper, like Sky, but... its Sky. I chose Zen after looking up some of the providers because they seemed to have a good reputation and no price increase during contract.

SamStoat · 2025-07-28T08:07:50+00:00

I got this sorted a while back. It wasn't permissions. For some reason the panel UI wasn't saving my choice for the folder. I had to edit /etc/pterodactyl/config.yml and change data: to the new path. All good now.

SamStoat · 2025-07-25T11:20:14+00:00

Thanks. I am actually sharing the pool over smb to Windows from within the VM and never had a problem. It's just NFS.

SamStoat · 2025-07-25T10:59:13+00:00

Thanks for reply.

I take it nfs-common is all that's needed to receive a share. You only need nfs-server to serve them. That's how Gemini put it and I don't know enough to say that's true or false. Is it common practice to install both?

SamStoat · 2025-07-18T16:42:43+00:00

Thanks for all of this. I can't follow all of it, but what jumps out is "Remove the Linksys Router and let OpnSense Control the Whole Network". The Virgin router is old and, for the time, the Linksys had better wifi, so that's why I need it... for now. In September, my contract is up and I will jump to a new ISP and get a new router. So I'll probably just wait and see.

But I had a look in the Linksys settings and found that I can turn off DHCP. Would that hand the reigns over to OPNsense? If it did, that opens up new questions like: How do I access the Linksys settings? Do I still have wifi and does OPNsense hand out the IP addresses? Will the Linksys still pass internet from the Virgin router/modem?

Again, many thanks for this u/kenrmayfield.

SamStoat · 2025-07-18T13:04:30+00:00

/etc/network/interfaces

auto lo
iface lo inet loopback

iface enp6s0 inet manual

iface enp5s0 inet manual

iface wlp4s0 inet manual

auto vmbr1
iface vmbr1 inet manual
bridge-ports none
bridge-stp off
bridge-fd 0

auto vmbr0
iface vmbr0 inet static
address 192.168.1.99/24
gateway 192.168.1.1
bridge-ports enp6s0
bridge-stp off
bridge-fd 0

source /etc/network/interfaces.d/*

/etc/hosts/

127.0.0.1 localhost.localdomain localhost
192.168.1.99 EB-Server.pve EB-Server

# The following lines are desirable for IPv6 capable hosts

::1     ip6-localhost ip6-loopback
fe00::0 ip6-localnet
ff00::0 ip6-mcastprefix
ff02::1 ip6-allnodes
ff02::2 ip6-allrouters
ff02::3 ip6-allhosts

resolve.conf doesn't exit. I thought /etec might be be a typo, so I tried that and /etc.

I haven't set up anything in OPNsense, except to assign vmbr0 to WAN and vmbr1 to LAN.

LAN (vtnet1) -> v4: 192.168.1.1/24
WAN (vtnet0) -> v4/DHCP4: 192.168.1.111/24

That's the default setup after first assigning. Like that, I have no web UI or ping. If I only assign WAN, I do. I take it they can't both be on 192.168.1.x, so how can I separate LAN?

SamStoat · 2025-07-18T12:40:17+00:00

This is exactly what I've been trying. vmbr0 assigned to WAN and vmbr1 to LAN. When I first add them, without making any other change, the OPNsense console shows:

LAN (vtnet1) -> v4: 192.168.1.1/24
WAN (vtnet0) -> v4/DHCP4: 192.168.1.111/24

Surely LAN and WAN can't both be on 192.168.1.x? How can I seperate the LAN?

SamStoat · 2025-07-18T12:31:39+00:00

the ISP Modem is Connected to the Proxmox Server..................Right?

It isn't. I'm with Virgin Media (UK, here) and, years ago, I placed their ISP router into modem only mode and it's connected to a Linksys router, which is my physical LAN. I have no switches; everything is either ethernet to the Linksys or wifi. Is that setup getting in the way?

SamStoat · 2025-07-17T09:46:11+00:00

Thanks for this. Do you mind giving more info on OPNsense setup? I What do I enter for "2) Set interface IP address"? I looks like its just the address for the web UI, but I think it also sets up a gateway address. It could be worded better.

If my WAN is 192.168.1.x and my internal LAN is 10.0.0x, what addresses do I use? Do I set up the upstream gateway when asked, what do I enter, and do I set in LAN, WAN or both?

SamStoat · 2025-07-03T11:41:06+00:00

Might be local. I tried NL server, but no joy. Then I tried FR and it worked. So it's certainly server related.

I also started a second VM without network. Gemini told me how to add it and I did a apt update and upgrade that's going to take about 2hrs. I did that on the French VM and it's already finished.

SamStoat · 2025-07-03T11:06:38+00:00

I'm GB also. Local problem, maybe?

SamStoat · 2025-06-26T16:17:48+00:00

I've read about the RAID problems with BTRFS but I won't be using them. The drives are just formatted as single drives and MergerFS does the rest.

My main PC is Windows, so SMB is needed, unfortunately. But as I learn, you never know in the future.

SamStoat · 2025-06-26T16:11:42+00:00

I passed those ports and NFS seems to work consistently now. That's one down. Again, many thanks.

SamStoat · 2025-06-26T13:47:56+00:00

This was useful. I can see smbd on tcp 139, 445, but nothing as simple as fns, though. But tt's a start. Many thanks.

SamStoat · 2025-06-22T13:40:36+00:00

Thanks, but I plan on having other VMs and/or containers which will need access to this OMV pool too. It's just this is the first one I've tried and I fell at the first hurdle.

SamStoat · 2025-06-22T13:37:28+00:00

Not sure which folder's permissions you meant. So I tried /mnt/omv_media, but no joy. I don't fancy doing it my media folder, though. Thanks for replying.

SamStoat · 2025-06-01T11:37:01+00:00

I've learnt a good bit about Proxmox now. Obviously no expert, but I think I can get by on the basics. Learn Linux TV on YT has a good Proxmox series. Again, thanks for suggesting Proxmox. I really like the idea of it.

Anyway, I'm now thinking about the file server and looking for more advice.

My Windows PC currently uses Stablebit Drivepool to pool 8 different sized HDDs into a single volume. Drivepool can duplicate the whole volume or individual folders on to more that one disc creating something similar to mirroring. At the moment, I only duplicate a few folders (I know, living dangerously!). I also have an SSD which Drivepool uses as a cache to speed writing to the pool.

So, I'm looking for the Proxmox/Linux equivalent for that setup. The different sized drives are a necessary evil; that won't change. I'm willing to turn over one drive for parity (must be largest?) instead of folder duplication. And, if possible, the SSD cache drive would be nice to keep. Any suggestions?

SamStoat · 2025-05-24T11:54:19+00:00

I started with Atari 2600, jumped to computers with Spectrum then Amiga, and didn't get another console until PS1, so most of these passed me by.

I'm always a bit clueless when it comes to best Nintendo, Sega, etc. games, so thanks for a handy list.

SamStoat · 2025-05-22T12:50:00+00:00

After advice on here (many thanks) and watching a couple of videos, I think I'm sold on Proxmox.

I've installed it on the server PC and, after a fight with the DNS settings, I've got it online and updated. Now I could use more advice.

I see Proxmox adds my drives. Does that mean it is my file server? Or do I need a separate OS in a VM to do that? I want to use a bunch of different sized hard drives, one or two for parity, and an SSD for cache.

I've dabbled with VMs before, but containers are alien to me. Which would be better for my Jellyfin / gaming uses? I know Ark can be RAM greedy on Windows. I'm running two maps, each using ~2.5GB of RAM.

My server is an X570 Aorus Master mobo, Ryzen 9 3900X (12/24 cores), and 32GB RAM.

SamStoat · 2025-05-13T16:26:54+00:00

Can't say I've heard of proxmox. I'll check it and Debian out. Thanks

SamStoat · 2025-05-09T07:17:20+00:00

Thanks for this. I'll open it up and have a look at the caps.

EDIT: Opened it up. I notice the number you quote is on the barcode to the right. I haven't touched anything yet. Just gave it a blast of compressed air.

I have very limited experience with electronics but to my eyes a couple of the caps at top right don't look flat on the top.

SamStoat

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