Log Into Asdm; Configure Licensing - Cisco Firepower 2100 Getting Started Manual

Log Into ASDM

Log Into ASDM
Launch ASDM so you can configure the ASA.
Strong Encryption (3DES/AES) is available for management connections before you connect to the License
Authority or Satellite server so you can launch ASDM. Note that ASDM access is only available on
management-only interfaces with the default encryption. Through the box traffic is not allowed until you
connect and obtain the Strong Encryption license.
Before you begin
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Procedure
Step 1 Using a supported browser, enter the following URL.
https://management_ip/admin
• management_ip—Identifies the IP address or host name of the ASA management interface (192.168.45.1).
The Cisco ASDM web page appears. You may see browser security warnings because the ASA does not have
a certificate installed; you can safely ignore these warnings and visit the web page.
Step 2 Click one of these available options: Install ASDM Launcher or Run ASDM.
Step 3 Follow the onscreen instructions to launch ASDM according to the option you chose.
The Cisco ASDM-IDM Launcher appears.
Step 4
Leave the username empty, enter the enable password that you set when you deployed the ASA, and click
OK.
The main ASDM window appears.

Configure Licensing

The ASA uses Smart Licensing. You can use regular Smart Licensing, which requires internet access; or for
offline management, you can configure Permanent License Reservation or a Smart Software Manager On-Prem
(formerly known as a Satellite server). For more information about these offline licensing methods, see
ASA Series Feature
For a more detailed overview on Cisco Licensing, go to
When you register the chassis, the Smart Software Manager issues an ID certificate for communication between
the firewall and the Smart Software Manager. It also assigns the firewall to the appropriate virtual account.
Until you register with the Smart Software Manager, you will not be able to make configuration changes to
features requiring special licenses, but operation is otherwise unaffected. Licensed features include:
• Standard
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ASDM release notes on Cisco.com for the requirements to run ASDM.
Licenses; this guide applies to regular Smart Licensing.
ASA Deployment with ASDM
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