7.4.17.2

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I'm on 6th or 7th attempt to install. Initially, install worked and I was able to log into the workbench but after installing omv-extras, there was a crash. now, after re-installing, no ip address come up. I'm wondering if I should change the install drive( an old Ide drive ) or if the install procedure is not wiping that drive with each install. Should I try a 32 gb flash drive? I have tried both ethernet and wifi.

What does blocking mean? Maybe it means that the omv-extras menu does not appear? If this is the case, did you clear the browser cache?

Where there is no IP address? Run ip a after installation to see the assigned IP.

OMV installation cleans the drive before installing.

What capacity does the drive you are using have? 16GB is more than enough. Even 8GB could work too, although that might be a bit tight.

Avoid using Wi-Fi on a server if possible.

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How do I get to root?

For example with Putty. https://wiki.omv-extras.org/do…lities_maint_backup#putty

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due mainly to failure of the install procedure to wipe the disk

This is the first time I'm reading this, that can't be the problem.

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how do you prevent the ip address from changing each time?

You can set an IP assignment from the router for the server's network interface.

It could be but I would be more inclined to think that the problem is the age of that hard drive. It is probably no longer in good condition, I would do a SMART test on that drive.