Configure Licensing - Cisco Firepower 2100 Getting Started Manual

Configure Licensing

To use the evaluation license, select Start 90 day evaluation period without registration.
Step 5
Click Finish.
What to do next
• Although you can continue using the evaluation license, we recommend that you register and license
• You can also choose to configure the device using FDM; see
Configure Licensing
The FTD uses Smart Software Licensing, which lets you purchase and manage a pool of licenses centrally.
When you register the chassis, the Smart Software Manager issues an ID certificate for communication between
the chassis and the Smart Software Manager. It also assigns the chassis to the appropriate virtual account.
For a more detailed overview on Cisco Licensing, go to
The Base license is included automatically. Smart Licensing does not prevent you from using product features
that you have not yet purchased. You can start using a license immediately, as long as you are registered with
the Smart Software Manager, and purchase the license later. This allows you to deploy and use a feature, and
avoid delays due to purchase order approval. See the following licenses:
• Threat—Security Intelligence and Next-Generation IPS
• Malware—Malware
• URL—URL Filtering
• RA VPN—AnyConnect Plus, AnyConnect Apex, or AnyConnect VPN Only
Before you begin
• Have a master account on the
• Your Smart Software Licensing account must qualify for the Strong Encryption (3DES/AES) license to
Procedure
Step 1 Make sure your Smart Licensing account contains the available licenses you need.
When you bought your device from Cisco or a reseller, your licenses should have been linked to your Smart
Software License account. However, if you need to add licenses yourself, use the Find Products and Solutions
search field on the
Cisco Firepower 2100 Getting Started Guide
16
your device; see Configure Licensing, on page
Manager, on page 22.
If you do not yet have an account, click the link to
lets you create a master account for your organization.
use some features (enabled using the export-compliance flag).
Cisco Commerce
16.
cisco.com/go/licensingguide
Smart Software Manager.
set up a new
Workspace. Search for the following license PIDs:
Firepower Threat Defense Deployment with FDM
Configure the Firewall in Firepower Device
account. The Smart Software Manager