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Cisco ASA 5508-X and ASA 5516-X Quick Start Guide First Published: April 7, 2015 Last Updated: April 27, 2017 1. Package Contents This section lists the package contents of the chassis. Note that contents are subject to change, and your exact contents might contain additional or fewer items.
2. License Requirements 2. License Requirements ASA Licenses The ASA 5508-X or ASA 5516-X includes the Base license by default, along with the Strong Encryption (3DES/AES) license if you qualify for its use. You can also purchase the following licenses: ...
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Cisco ASA 5508-X and ASA 5516-X Quick Start Guide 3. Deploy the ASA 5508-X or ASA 5516-X in Your Network Computer ASA FirePOWER Default Gateway Layer 2 Switch inside outside Internet GigabitEthernet 1/2 GigabitEthernet 1/1 192.168.1.1 (May be required) Firepower Management Center...
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Click one of the available options: Install ASDM Launcher, Run ASDM, or Run Startup Wizard. Follow the onscreen instructions to launch ASDM according to the option you chose. The Cisco ASDM-IDM Launcher appears. If you click Install ASDM Launcher, in some cases you need to install an identity certificate for the ASA and a...
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Cisco ASA 5508-X and ASA 5516-X Quick Start Guide 6. Run Other ASDM Wizards and Advanced Configuration ASDM can change the ASA FirePOWER module IP address settings over the ASA backplane; but for ASDM to then manage the module, ASDM must be able to reach the module (and its new IP address) on the Management 1/1 interface over the network.
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Cisco ASA 5508-X and ASA 5516-X Quick Start Guide 7.Configure the ASA FirePOWER Module To continue configuring your ASA, see the documents available for your software version at Navigating the Cisco ASA Series Documentation. 7.Configure the ASA FirePOWER Module Use ASDM to install licenses, configure the module security policy, and send traffic to the module.
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Cisco ASA 5508-X and ASA 5516-X Quick Start Guide 8. Where to Go Next...