Pf Configuration Incompatible With Pf Program Version Apr 2026

“Firewall node gw-04-dfw in CARP backup state. Packet filter service failed to start.”

pfctl -sr pfctl: DIOCGETRULES: Device not configured Not configured? That meant PF wasn’t even running. He checked the logs. pf configuration incompatible with pf program version

The alert came in at 03:14, which meant the on-call pager was now a small, vibrating god of wrath on Julian’s nightstand. “Firewall node gw-04-dfw in CARP backup state