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Quick Start Guide Cisco PIX 501 Firewall Quick Start Guide For Cisco PIX Firewall Version 6.2 and PDM Version 2.1 1 About the Cisco PIX 501 Firewall 2 2 Check Items Included 3 3 Connect the Cables 4 4 Power On the PIX 501 5 5 Check the LEDs 6 6 (Optional) Install a Cable Lock 7 7 Configuring the PIX 501 8 8 PDM Startup Wizard 8 9 Alternative Ways to Access the PIX 501 10 10 Upgrade to DES, 3DES, or a 50-User License 11 11 Restore the Default Configuration 13
Quick Start Guide Cisco PIX 501 Firewall Quick Start Guide For Cisco PIX Firewall Version 6.2 and PDM Version 2.1 1 About the Cisco PIX 501 Firewall 2 2 Check Items Included 3 3 Connect the Cables 4 4 Power On the PIX 501 5 5 Check the LEDs 6 6 (Optional) Install a Cable Lock 7 7 Configuring the PIX 501 8 8 PDM Startup Wizard 8 9 Alternative Ways to Access the PIX 501 10 10 Upgrade to DES, 3DES, or a 50-User License 11 11 Restore the Default Configuration 13
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1 About the Cisco PIX 501 Firewall The PIX 501 delivers enterprise-class security for small offices and telecommuters in the last xlate timeout seconds, or has reserved an authentication connection); Ideal for securing high-speed "always on" broadband environments, the PIX 501, part of the market-leading Cisco PIX Firewall Series, provides robust security capabilities, small office networking features, and powerful remote management capabilities in...
1 About the Cisco PIX 501 Firewall The PIX 501 delivers enterprise-class security for small offices and telecommuters in the last xlate timeout seconds, or has reserved an authentication connection); Ideal for securing high-speed "always on" broadband environments, the PIX 501, part of the market-leading Cisco PIX Firewall Series, provides robust security capabilities, small office networking features, and powerful remote management capabilities in...
Quick Start Guide
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... PIX Firewall: Step 1 Step 2 Connect the small, round connector of the power supply cable to obtain an IP address automatically through DHCP. Note Make sure that one of the PCs has TCP/IP installed and is configured to the power connector on the rear panel. Note The PIX 501 ...does not have a power switch. This allows the PC to communicate with the PIX 501 and the Internet as well as run the PDM Startup Wizard. 4 Power On the PIX 501 4 3 2 1 POWER 0 CONSOLE 3.3V 4.5A Cisco PIX 501 71331 Power supply Follow these steps to power...
... PIX Firewall: Step 1 Step 2 Connect the small, round connector of the power supply cable to obtain an IP address automatically through DHCP. Note Make sure that one of the PCs has TCP/IP installed and is configured to the power connector on the rear panel. Note The PIX 501 ...does not have a power switch. This allows the PC to communicate with the PIX 501 and the Internet as well as run the PDM Startup Wizard. 4 Power On the PIX 501 4 3 2 1 POWER 0 CONSOLE 3.3V 4.5A Cisco PIX 501 71331 Power supply Follow these steps to power...
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... is functioning at 100-Mbps half or full duplex. Thus, the VPN tunnel LED will only be using the wrong type of the PIX Firewall are normally solid green when a link is autonegotiated at 10-Mbps half or full duplex. Off The device is established. Tip If... on running PDM and additional optional procedures. Each inside Ethernet interface (1 through ) Ethernet cable with the orange (crossover) Ethernet cable. 5 Check the LEDs CISCO PIX 501 F I R E WA L L POWER VPN TUNNEL LINK/ACT 100 MBPS 0 1234 61392 The LINK/ACT LED indicators on the front panel of cable....
... is functioning at 100-Mbps half or full duplex. Thus, the VPN tunnel LED will only be using the wrong type of the PIX Firewall are normally solid green when a link is autonegotiated at 10-Mbps half or full duplex. Off The device is established. Tip If... on running PDM and additional optional procedures. Each inside Ethernet interface (1 through ) Ethernet cable with the orange (crossover) Ethernet cable. 5 Check the LEDs CISCO PIX 501 F I R E WA L L POWER VPN TUNNEL LINK/ACT 100 MBPS 0 1234 61392 The LINK/ACT LED indicators on the front panel of cable....
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... 2 Attach the cable lock (not included) to provide physical security for securing the PIX Firewall. 7 Follow the directions from the manufacturer for attaching the other end of the PIX 501. 6 (Optional) Install a Cable Lock 61394 4 3 2 1 POWER 0 CONSOLE 3.3V 4.5A Cisco PIX 501 Lock slot Cable lock (not included) The PIX 501 includes a slot that accepts standard desktop cable locks to the...
... 2 Attach the cable lock (not included) to provide physical security for securing the PIX Firewall. 7 Follow the directions from the manufacturer for attaching the other end of the PIX 501. 6 (Optional) Install a Cable Lock 61394 4 3 2 1 POWER 0 CONSOLE 3.3V 4.5A Cisco PIX 501 Lock slot Cable lock (not included) The PIX 501 includes a slot that accepts standard desktop cable locks to the...
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...VPN and Auto Update features 8 PDM Startup Wizard The PIX 501 contains an integrated configuration utility called Cisco PIX Device Manager (PDM). Refer to suit your PIX Firewall. • To configure Point-to-Point Protocol over ...Cisco PIX Device Manager Installation Guide for hosts on the PIX 501 protects your web browser. It is included for more information on the PIX 501. To access PDM, make additional changes to use Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.5 or a higher release. The factory default configuration on the inside network from their default settings to secure...
...VPN and Auto Update features 8 PDM Startup Wizard The PIX 501 contains an integrated configuration utility called Cisco PIX Device Manager (PDM). Refer to suit your PIX Firewall. • To configure Point-to-Point Protocol over ...Cisco PIX Device Manager Installation Guide for hosts on the PIX 501 protects your web browser. It is included for more information on the PIX 501. To access PDM, make additional changes to use Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.5 or a higher release. The factory default configuration on the inside network from their default settings to secure...
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... enter the "s" in "https," you enter "http://192.168.1.1" without the "s" in "https://192.168.1.1," which indicates a secure connection. If you cannot access the PIX Firewall. PDM version 2.0 and higher releases include a Startup Wizard for initial configuration. For online help, click the Help button at the... 5 Accept the certificates and follow the instructions in the Startup Wizard. Note The inside ports (1 through 4) on one of the PIX Firewall switch ports and enter the URL https://192.168.1.1/startup.html into your PC by selecting an address out of the four switched inside...
... enter the "s" in "https," you enter "http://192.168.1.1" without the "s" in "https://192.168.1.1," which indicates a secure connection. If you cannot access the PIX Firewall. PDM version 2.0 and higher releases include a Startup Wizard for initial configuration. For online help, click the Help button at the... 5 Accept the certificates and follow the instructions in the Startup Wizard. Note The inside ports (1 through 4) on one of the PIX Firewall switch ports and enter the URL https://192.168.1.1/startup.html into your PC by selecting an address out of the four switched inside...
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... the Cisco PIX Firewall and VPN Configuration Guide. 61391 4 3 2 1 POWER 0 CONSOLE 3.3V 4.5A Blue console cable Cisco PIX 501 PC terminal adapter (74-0495-01) Follow these steps to the PIX Firewall. Configure the PC terminal emulation software or terminal for information about how to use PDM or a console to configure Telnet access to connect a console for a secure Telnet...
... the Cisco PIX Firewall and VPN Configuration Guide. 61391 4 3 2 1 POWER 0 CONSOLE 3.3V 4.5A Blue console cable Cisco PIX 501 PC terminal adapter (74-0495-01) Follow these steps to the PIX Firewall. Configure the PC terminal emulation software or terminal for information about how to use PDM or a console to configure Telnet access to connect a console for a secure Telnet...
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...not specify at the following instructions are applicable to PIX Firewall version 6.2 and higher releases. To purchase an activation key for 3DES (PIX-501-VPN-3DES=) or a 50-user license (PIX-501-SW-10-50=), go to Cisco's ordering website: http://www.cisco.com/public/Ordering_root.shtml Note You can verify ...if you add software features to the PIX Firewall, such as it appears in the show ...
...not specify at the following instructions are applicable to PIX Firewall version 6.2 and higher releases. To purchase an activation key for 3DES (PIX-501-VPN-3DES=) or a 50-user license (PIX-501-SW-10-50=), go to Cisco's ordering website: http://www.cisco.com/public/Ordering_root.shtml Note You can verify ...if you add software features to the PIX Firewall, such as it appears in the show ...
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..., refer to the Cisco PIX Firewall and VPN Configuration Guide, available at the following statements are the same. Note Make sure that the image in config mode to enter a new activation key. A host is reloads again to update the running image. Step 3 Reboot the PIX Firewall by powering it off...four-tuple command, replacing activation-key-four-tuple with each of the following website: http://www.cisco.com/univercd/cc/td/doc/product/iaabu/pix/pix_62/index.htm Active Host Limitation The PIX 501 supports up to 10 active hosts on the inside network, or 50 active hosts on again....
..., refer to the Cisco PIX Firewall and VPN Configuration Guide, available at the following statements are the same. Note Make sure that the image in config mode to enter a new activation key. A host is reloads again to update the running image. Step 3 Reboot the PIX Firewall by powering it off...four-tuple command, replacing activation-key-four-tuple with each of the following website: http://www.cisco.com/univercd/cc/td/doc/product/iaabu/pix/pix_62/index.htm Active Host Limitation The PIX 501 supports up to 10 active hosts on the inside network, or 50 active hosts on again....
Data Sheet
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... such as protocol field length checking and URL length checking. Data Sheet Cisco PIX 501 Security Appliance The Cisco® PIX® 501 Security Appliance delivers enterprise-class security for many of today's popular applications and protocols. Cisco PIX Security Appliances incorporate the state-of-the-art Cisco Adaptive Security Algorithm, which provides stateful inspection firewall services by preventing unauthorized network access. Figure 1. As an additional layer of...
... such as protocol field length checking and URL length checking. Data Sheet Cisco PIX 501 Security Appliance The Cisco® PIX® 501 Security Appliance delivers enterprise-class security for many of today's popular applications and protocols. Cisco PIX Security Appliances incorporate the state-of-the-art Cisco Adaptive Security Algorithm, which provides stateful inspection firewall services by preventing unauthorized network access. Figure 1. As an additional layer of...
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... attacks, including Denial-of the Cisco PIX 501 Security Appliance can protect small office networks from many benefits that are Copyright © 1992-2007 Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. and group-based policies, and more than 100 predefined applications and protocols. By combining VPN with the powerful stateful inspection firewall services and advanced application and protocol...
... attacks, including Denial-of the Cisco PIX 501 Security Appliance can protect small office networks from many benefits that are Copyright © 1992-2007 Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. and group-based policies, and more than 100 predefined applications and protocols. By combining VPN with the powerful stateful inspection firewall services and advanced application and protocol...
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...enterprise change management and auditing ● "Touchless" software image management for remote Cisco PIX Security Appliances ● Support for Firewalls, Auto Update Server Software, and Security Monitor. This suite consists of 8 Management solutions range from across the enterprise-... All rights reserved. Alternatively, administrators can also enjoy plug-and-play networking by taking advantage of a Cisco PIX 501 Security Appliance-without requiring any network environment, while informative monitoring features, including a realtime dashboard, provide vital device and...
...enterprise change management and auditing ● "Touchless" software image management for remote Cisco PIX Security Appliances ● Support for Firewalls, Auto Update Server Software, and Security Monitor. This suite consists of 8 Management solutions range from across the enterprise-... All rights reserved. Alternatively, administrators can also enjoy plug-and-play networking by taking advantage of a Cisco PIX 501 Security Appliance-without requiring any network environment, while informative monitoring features, including a realtime dashboard, provide vital device and...
Data Sheet
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...Security Reliable, purpose-built security appliance ● Uses a proprietary, hardened operating system that eliminates security risks associated with general purpose operating systems ● Combines Cisco product quality with no moving parts to provide a highly reliable security platform Stateful inspection firewall ● Provides perimeter network security..., virus protection, scalable remote management, and more Integrated security lock slot ● Provides ability to physically secure the Cisco PIX 501 Security Appliance using NAT or PAT, via support of Internet Engineering Task...
...Security Reliable, purpose-built security appliance ● Uses a proprietary, hardened operating system that eliminates security risks associated with general purpose operating systems ● Combines Cisco product quality with no moving parts to provide a highly reliable security platform Stateful inspection firewall ● Provides perimeter network security..., virus protection, scalable remote management, and more Integrated security lock slot ● Provides ability to physically secure the Cisco PIX 501 Security Appliance using NAT or PAT, via support of Internet Engineering Task...
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... share a single broadband connection using a single public IP address PAT for IPSec ● Supports IPSec passthrough services, enabling a single device behind the Cisco PIX Security Appliance to establish a VPN tunnel through the firewall to a VPN peer PPPoE support ● Ensures compatibility with networks that require PPP over Ethernet (PPPoE) support Rich Management Capabilities CiscoWorks VMS...
... share a single broadband connection using a single public IP address PAT for IPSec ● Supports IPSec passthrough services, enabling a single device behind the Cisco PIX Security Appliance to establish a VPN tunnel through the firewall to a VPN peer PPPoE support ● Ensures compatibility with networks that require PPP over Ethernet (PPPoE) support Rich Management Capabilities CiscoWorks VMS...
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... for PIX 501 Unlimited-user bundle SMARTnet 24x7x2 service for PIX 501 Unlimited-user bundle SMARTnet 8x5xNBD service for PIX 501 configurable chassis SMARTnet 8x5x4 service for PIX 501 configurable chassis SMARTnet 24x7x4 service for PIX 501 configurable chassis SMARTnet 24x7x2 service for PIX 501 configurable chassis Additional Information For more information, please visit the following links: ● Cisco PIX Security Appliance Series: http://www.cisco.com...
... for PIX 501 Unlimited-user bundle SMARTnet 24x7x2 service for PIX 501 Unlimited-user bundle SMARTnet 8x5xNBD service for PIX 501 configurable chassis SMARTnet 8x5x4 service for PIX 501 configurable chassis SMARTnet 24x7x4 service for PIX 501 configurable chassis SMARTnet 24x7x2 service for PIX 501 configurable chassis Additional Information For more information, please visit the following links: ● Cisco PIX Security Appliance Series: http://www.cisco.com...