Cisco ASA 5505 Hardware Installation Manual page 20

Connecting the Interface Cables
a. Ethernet ports
Connect Port 0, the outside Ethernet port, to the public network, that is, the Internet:
Step 1
Note
Connect your network devices with an Ethernet cable to one of the inside ports (numbered 1 through 7).
Step 2
If you are connecting any PoE devices, connect them to one of the switch ports that support PoE (ports
numbered 6 and 7).
Check the LINK LED to verify that the network devices have basic connectivity to the Cisco ASA 5505
Step 3
on one of the inside ports (numbered 0 through 7). When connectivity is established, the LINK LED on
the front panel of the Cisco ASA 5505 lights up solid green.
Figure 3-1
power
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VDC
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Connect the power cord to the adaptive security appliance and plug the other end to the power source.
Step 4
For information on powering on the chassis, see the
page 3-3
Cisco ASA 5505 Adaptive Security Appliance Hardware Installation Guide
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By default, switch port 0/0 is the outside port. If needed you can change the inside and outside
ports assignments later.
Connecting Cables to Network Interfaces
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POWER over ETHERNET 6 5 4
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RJ-45 Ethernet ports
Security
Services
Card Slot
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RJ-45 connector
"Powering on the Cisco ASA 5505" section on
Chapter 3 Installing the Cisco ASA 5505
Console
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RESET
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