Cisco PIX 506E - Security Appliance Quick Start Manual
Cisco PIX 506E - Security Appliance Quick Start Manual

Cisco PIX 506E - Security Appliance Quick Start Manual

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Cisco PIX 506E Firewall Quick Start Guide
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Check Items Included
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Installing the PIX 506E
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Configuring the PIX 506E
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Optional Maintenance and Upgrade Procedures
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  • Page 1 Quick Start Guide Cisco PIX 506E Firewall Quick Start Guide Check Items Included Installing the PIX 506E Configuring the PIX 506E Optional Maintenance and Upgrade Procedures...
  • Page 2: Hardware Features

    (ROBO) environments in a robust, reliable security appliance. Ideal for securing Internet connections for remote/branch offices, the PIX 506E, part of the market-leading Cisco PIX Firewall Series, provides a wide range of rich security capabilities and remote management capabilities in a cost-effective, high-performance solution: •...
  • Page 3: Check Items Included

    PO W ER ET HE RN LIN K ET 1 IN PU T ET HE RN ET 0 US B CO NS OL Cisco PIX 506E PC terminal adapter (74-0495-01) Blue console cable (72-1259-01) Console cable adapter (29-0810-01) Yellow Ethernet cable...
  • Page 4: Installing The Pix 506E

    Installing the PIX 506E Cisco PIX 506E Yellow Ethernet cables Computer or other network device Switch Yellow Power Ethernet adapter cable Laptop computer Router Printer Internet Follow these steps to connect the cables: Place the chassis on a flat, stable surface. The chassis is not rack mountable.
  • Page 5 ET 0 IN PU T US B CO NS OL Cisco PIX 506E Power supply Follow these steps to power on the PIX Firewall: Connect the small, square connector of the power supply cable to the power connector on the Step 1 rear panel.
  • Page 6: Configuring The Pix 506E

    • To configure VPN and Auto Update features The PIX 506E contains an integrated configuration utility called Cisco PIX Device Manager (PDM). PDM is a web browser-based configuration tool designed to help you set up, configure, and monitor the PIX Firewall. PDM is preinstalled on the PIX 506E.
  • Page 7 PDM Version 2.0 and higher releases include a Startup Wizard for initial configuration. Follow these steps to use the Startup Wizard: If you have not already done so, use an Ethernet cable to connect your PC to the inside port Step 1 (Ethernet 1) on the rear panel of the PIX Firewall.
  • Page 8: Upgrade To Des Or 3Des

    You must purchase a 3DES (168-bit) license key, or have a service contract, to obtain a 3DES license key. If you have already purchased a 3DES upgrade, and you have your Cisco PIX Firewall 3DES upgrade document with the entitlement number printed on it, you can register your license key for use on your PIX Firewall with the License Registration form.
  • Page 9: Restore The Default Configuration

    Entering the configure factory-default command erases the current running configuration. Caution Refer to the following website for detailed command information and configuration examples: http://www.cisco.com/univercd/cc/td/doc/product/iaabu/pix/pix_sw/v_62/cmdref/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 10 PIX Firewall from the outside perimeter of the firewall, configure an outside IP address and IPSec for a secure Telnet session. Refer to the Cisco PIX Firewall and VPN Configuration Guide for more information about how to use the command-line interface (CLI).
  • Page 11: Check The Leds

    Check the LEDs CISCO PIX 506E POWER ACT NETWORK If all LEDs are operating as expected (see Table 1 and Table 2), this concludes the hardware installation. Table 1 PIX 506E Front Panel LEDs State Description POWER Green The device is powered on.
  • Page 12: Obtaining Documentation

    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 13: Obtaining Technical Assistance

    Technical Assistance Center The Cisco TAC is available to all customers who need technical assistance with a Cisco product, technology, or solution. Two types of support are available through the Cisco TAC: the Cisco TAC Web Site and the Cisco TAC Escalation Center.
  • Page 14: Cisco Tac Web Site

    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 16 Slovenia • South Africa • Spain • Sweden • Switzerland • Taiwan • Thailand • Turkey • Ukraine • United Kingdom • United States • Venezuela • Vietnam • Zimbabwe Copyright © 2002 Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. CCIP, the Cisco Arrow logo, the Cisco Powered Network mark, the Cisco Systems Verified logo, Cisco Unity, Follow Me Browsing, FormShare, iQ Breakthrough, iQ Expertise, iQ FastTrack, the iQ logo, iQ Net Readiness Scorecard, Networking Academy, ScriptShare, SMARTnet, TransPath, and Voice LAN are trademarks of Cisco Systems, Inc.;...

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