Cisco PIX 506E Manual - Free PDF Download

Page 2 - Firewall; Hardware Features; Software Features

2 1 About the Cisco PIX 506/506E Firewall The PIX 506/506E delivers enterprise-class security for remote office/branch office environments in a robust, reliable security appliance. Ideal for securing Internet connections for remote/branch offices, the PIX 506/506E, part of the market-leading Cisco P...

Page 3 - Check Items Included

3 2 Check Items Included PIX 506E Quick Start Guide Safety and Compliance Guide Cisco PIX 506E Console cable adapter (29-0810-01) PC terminal adapter (74-0495-01) Documentation Power supply and cable (US shown) 506E power supply (341-0007-01) Blue console cable (72-1259-01) Yellow Ethernet cable (72...

Page 4 - Connect the Cables

4 3 Connect the Cables Follow these steps to connect the cables: Step 1 Place the chassis on a flat, stable surface. The chassis is not rack mountable. Step 2 Use the yellow Ethernet cable (72-1482-01) provided to connect the outside Ethernet interface, Ethernet 0, to a DSL modem, cable modem, or ro...

Page 6 - Check the LEDs

6 5 Check the LEDs If all LEDs are operating as expected (see Table 1 and Table 2), this concludes the hardware installation. The pages that follow include instructions on running PDM and additional optional procedures. Table 1 PIX 506/506E Front Panel LEDs LED State Description POWER Green The devi...

Page 7 - LED

7 6 Configuring the PIX 506/506E The PIX 506/506E comes with a factory default configuration that meets the needs of most broadband networking environments. The factory default configuration on the PIX 506/506E protects your inside network from any unsolicited traffic. It is configured to use DHCP o...

Page 8 - PDM Startup Wizard

8 7 PDM Startup Wizard The PIX 506/506E 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 506/506E. To access PDM, make...

Page 10 - Alternative Ways to Access the PIX 506/506E

10 8 Alternative Ways to Access the PIX 506/506E You can use a serial terminal emulator from a PC or workstation connected to the Console port for local administrative access. You can also use PDM or a console to configure Telnet access to the PIX 506/506E. By default, Telnet access is not permitted...

Page 11 - Upgrade to DES or 3DES

11 9 Upgrade to DES or 3DES Note The following instructions are applicable to PIX Firewall version 6.2 and higher releases. If you are not running PIX Firewall version 6.2, refer to the Quick Start Guide for the version of software installed on your PIX Firewall. To upgrade features you did not spec...

Page 12 - Restore the Default Configuration; Command

12 Follow these steps to use an activation key: Step 1 Ensure that the image in Flash memory and the Running Image are the same. Step 2 From the CLI, enter the activation-key activation-key-four-tuple command, replacing activation-key-four-tuple with the activation key obtained from Cisco. Note Make...

Page 13 - Obtaining Documentation

13 Refer to the following website for detailed command information and configuration examples: http://cisco.com/univercd/cc/td/doc/product/iaabu/pix/pix_62/cmd_ref/index.htm The Cisco TAC website is available to all customers who need technical assistance. To access the TAC Website go to: http://www...

Page 14 - Ordering Documentation; Documentation Feedback; Obtaining Technical Assistance

14 Ordering Documentation You can find instructions for ordering documentation at this URL: http://www.cisco.com/univercd/cc/td/doc/es_inpck/pdi.htm You can order Cisco documentation in these ways: • Registered Cisco.com users (Cisco direct customers) can order Cisco product documentation from the N...

Page 15 - TAC Case Priority Definitions

15 Cisco TAC Website The Cisco TAC website (http://www.cisco.com/tac) provides online documents and tools for troubleshooting and resolving technical issues with Cisco products and technologies. The Cisco TAC website is available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Accessing all the tools on the Cisco ...

Page 16 - Obtaining Additional Publications and Information

16 Priority 3 (P3)—Operational performance of your network is impaired, but most business operations remain functional. You and Cisco will commit resources during normal business hours to restore service to satisfactory levels. Priority 4 (P4)—You require information or assistance with Cisco product...