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Cisco PIX 501 Firewall Quick Start Guide
For Cisco PIX Firewall Version 6.2 and PDM Version 2.1
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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    Quick Start Guide Cisco PIX 501 Firewall Quick Start Guide For Cisco PIX Firewall Version 6.2 and PDM Version 2.1 About the Cisco PIX 501 Firewall 2 Check Items Included 3 Connect the Cables 4 Power On the PIX 501 5...

  • Page 2: About The Cisco Pix 501 Firewall

    Ideal for securing high-speed “always C I S C O P I X 5 0 1 P O W E R on” broadband environments, the PIX 501, part of the F I R E W A L V P N T U N...

  • Page 3: Check Items Included

    Check Items Included P O W E R C O N S O L 3 .3 V 4 .5 PIX 501 Blue console cable (72-1259-01) PC terminal adapter (74-0495-01) Yellow Ethernet cable (72-1482-01) Orange Ethernet Crossover cable (72-3515-01) Power supply...

  • Page 4: Connect The Cables

    Make sure that one of the PCs has TCP/IP installed and is configured to obtain an IP address automatically through DHCP. This allows the PC to communicate with the PIX 501 and the Internet as well as run the PDM Startup Wizard.

  • Page 5: Power On The Pix 501

    Connect the small, round connector of the power supply cable to the power connector on the Step 1 rear panel. Connect the AC power connector of the power supply input cable to an electrical outlet. Step 2 The PIX 501 does not have a power switch. Completing Step 2 powers on the device. Note...

  • Page 6: Check The Leds

    Check the LEDs POWER LINK/ACT CISCO PIX 501 VPN TUNNEL 100 MBPS F I R E W A L L The LINK/ACT LED indicators on the front panel of the PIX Firewall are normally solid green when a link is established and flashing green when the ports are active. Each inside Ethernet interface (1 through 4) has two LEDs to indicate the operating speed and that the physical link is established.

  • Page 7: Optional) Install A Cable Lock

    The cable lock is not included. Follow these steps to install a cable lock: Attach the cable lock (not included) to the lock slot on the back panel of the PIX 501. Step 1...

  • Page 8: Configuring The Pix 501

    Configuring the PIX 501 The PIX 501 comes with a factory default configuration that meets the needs of most broadband networking environments. The factory default configuration on the PIX 501 protects your inside network from any unsolicited traffic. It is configured to use DHCP on the outside interface to acquire its IP address.
  • Page 9 PDM version 2.0 and higher releases include a Startup Wizard for initial configuration. Follow these steps to load PDM and use the Startup Wizard: Use an Ethernet cable to connect your PC to one of the four switched inside ports (numbered Step 1 1 through 4) on the rear panel of the PIX Firewall.

  • Page 10: Alternative Ways To Access The Pix 501

    Configure the PC terminal emulation software or terminal for 9600 baud, 8 data bits, no Step 4 parity, and 1 stop bit. Refer to the Cisco PIX Firewall and VPN Configuration Guide for information about how to use the command-line interface (CLI).

  • Page 11: Upgrade To Des, 3Des, Or A 50-User License

    If you are unable to access this form because you do not have a CCO login, send an e-mail to Note licensing@cisco.com. In the e-mail include the PIX Firewall serial number as it appears in the show version command and request a free 56-bit DES key.
  • Page 12 Active Host Limitation The PIX 501 supports up to 10 active hosts on the inside network, or 50 active hosts on the inside network if the optional 50-User License has been purchased. A host is considered active when any of the following statements are true: •...

  • Page 13: Restore The Default Configuration

    32 or 128. Refer to the following website for detailed command information and configuration examples: http://cisco.com/univercd/cc/td/doc/product/iaabu/pix/pix_62/cmd_ref/index.htm The Cisco TAC website is available to all customers who need technical assistance. To access the TAC Website go to: http://www.cisco.com/tac...
  • Page 14 The following sections explain how to obtain documentation from Cisco Systems. World Wide Web You can access the most current Cisco documentation on the World Wide Web at the following URL: http://www.cisco.com Translated documentation is available at the following URL: http://www.cisco.com/public/countries_languages.shtml...

  • Page 15: Documentation Feedback

    Documentation Feedback If you are reading Cisco product documentation on Cisco.com, you can submit technical comments electronically. Click the Fax or Email option under the “Leave Feedback” at the bottom of the Cisco Documentation home page. You can e-mail your comments to bug-doc@cisco.com.
  • Page 16 Cisco TAC Web Site. The Cisco TAC Web Site requires a Cisco.com login ID and password. If you have a valid service contract but do not have a login ID or password, go to the following URL to register: http://www.cisco.com/register/...
  • Page 17 If you have Internet access, it is recommended that you open P3 and P4 cases through the Cisco TAC Web Site. Cisco TAC Escalation Center The Cisco TAC Escalation Center addresses issues that are classified as priority level 1 or priority level 2;...
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