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--- opnsenseonvelocloudedge510 [2025/11/29 14:13] – Added info about Internet accessible at first boot, better target storage desc. Fabián Rodríguez
+++ opnsenseonvelocloudedge510 [2025/11/30 13:55] (current) – Fabián Rodríguez
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 The Velocloud EDGE 510 is a discontinued enterprise router now widely available on platforms like eBay for under $50 CAD. Following this guide transforms it into a fully functional firewall/router. Online reports show this should also be possible with the Edge 520 model.
-> For those seeking a plug-and-play experience, [[https://legoutdulibre.com|Le Goût du Libre.com]] offers ready to use units with OPNsense pre-flashed for 40$ CAD in Montreal, Canada (local pickup only) - or you can [[https://www.ebay.com/itm/297261007996|buy your own on eBay]] and follow this tested and revised guide, based on multiple installations.
+> You can [[https://www.ebay.com/itm/297261007996|buy one of these on eBay]] and follow this tested and revised guide, based on multiple installations.
 While the router's performance is modest by today’s standards, it features:
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       - Run the two commands below to change the root password<code>mount_root
 echo -e "youpassword\nyoupassword" | passwd root</code>
-      - Reboot device and login with new password
+  - Let's connect the network before rebooting : connect a network cable from your router or switch to the 4th port (GE4). Connect your computer to port 1 (GE1).
-  - Once logged in,<code>cd /root</code>
+  - Reboot the device, it will take 3-4 minutes before you can connect to it.
-  - From there, let's configure the network. Connect a network cable from your router or switch to the 4th port (GE4) and allow it to establish a link and connect. Connect your computer to port 1 (GE1).
+  - Youmay need to press **Enter** a couple of times to see the **vc-edge login:** prompt. Login with the  password you configured before (user is **root**).
   - Change to the existing ''firmware'' directory: <code>cd /root/firmware</code>
   - Grab a copy of the modified corebooot firmware : \\ ''wget <nowiki>https://raw.githubusercontent.com/PhoenixSheppy/VeloCloud-Edge-510-OPNsense-Conversion-Guide/refs/heads/main/firmware/2017-4-10-coreboot.rom</nowiki>''\\ \\ This output should follow:\\ <code>Connecting to raw.githubusercontent.com (185.199.108.133:443)