Cisco ASA 5510 Quick Start Manual page 10

To use the Startup Wizard to set up a basic configuration for the adaptive security appliance, perform
the following steps:
If you have not already done so, complete one of the following steps:
Step 1
If you have an ASA 5520 or 5540, connect the inside GigabitEthernet0/1 interface to a
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switch or hub by using the Ethernet cable. To this same switch, connect a PC for
configuring the adaptive security appliance.
If you have an ASA 5510, connect the inside Ethernet 1 interface to a switch or hub by
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using the Ethernet cable. To this same switch, connect a PC for configuring the adaptive
security appliance.
Configure your PC to use DHCP (to receive an IP address automatically from the adaptive
Step 2
security appliance), or assign a static IP address to your PC by selecting an address out of the
192.168.1.0 network. (Valid addresses are 192.168.1.2 through 192.168.1.254, with a mask of
255.255.255.0 and default route of 192.168.1.1.)
The inside interface of the adaptive security appliance is assigned 192.168.1.1 by
Note
default, so this address is unavailable.
Complete one of the following steps:
Step 3
If you have an ASA 5520 or 5540, check the LINK LED on the GigabitEthernet0/1
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interface.
If you have an ASA 5510, check the LINK LED on the Ethernet 1 interface.
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When a connection is established, the LINK LED interface on the adaptive security appliance
and the corresponding LINK LED on the switch or hub becomes solid green.
Launch the Startup Wizard.
Step 4
On the PC connected to the switch or hub, launch an Internet browser.
a.
In the address field of the browser, enter this URL: https://192.168.1.1/.
b.
The adaptive security appliance ships with a default IP address of 192.168.1.1.
Note
Remember to add the "s" in "https" or the connection fails. HTTPS (HTTP over SSL)
provides a secure connection between your browser and the adaptive security
appliance.
In the dialog box that requires a username and password, leave both fields empty. Press Enter.
Step 5
Click Yes to accept the certificates. Click Yes for all subsequent authentication and certificate
Step 6
dialog boxes.
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