Cisco Systems PIX 506, PIX 506E User Manual
Quick Start Guide
Cisco PIX 506/506E Firewall
Quick Start Guide
For Cisco PIX Firewall Version 6.2 and PDM Version 2.0
1 About the Cisco PIX 506/506E Firewall 2
2 Check Items Included 3
3 Connect the Cables 4
4 Power On the PIX 506/506E 5
5 Check the LEDs 6
6 Configuring the PIX 506/506E 7
7 PDM Startup Wizard 8
8 Alternative Ways to Access the PIX 506/506E 10
9 Upgrade to DES or 3DES 11
10 Restore the Default Configuration 12
1 About the Cisco PIX 506/506E
Hard
Sof
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 PIX Firewall Series,
provides a wide range of rich security capabilities and
remote management capabilities in a cost-effective,
high-performance solution:
• Stateful inspection security based on state-of-the-art Adaptive Security Algorithm (ASA)
• Supports over 100 predefined applications, services, and protocols for flexible access control
• Virtual Private Networking (VPN) for secure remote network access using IKE/IPSec standards
• Intrusion protection from over 55 different network-based attacks
• URL filtering of outbound web traffic via industry-leading, third-party URL filtering products
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ACT NETWORK
CISCO PIX 506E
FIREWALL
ware Features
• External power supply
• 200-MHz (PIX 506)/300-MHz (PIX 506E)
processor
• 32-MB RAM, 8-MB Flash memory
• 1 autosensing 10BaseT Ethernet port for an
outside connection to the Internet (port 0)
• 1 autosensing 10BaseT Ethernet port for a
connection to your internal network
• Serial console port for administrative access
• Front panel LEDs for appliance and link
status
• 20-Mbps cleartext firewall throughput
• 10 Mbps (PIX 506)/16 Mbps (PIX 506E)
VPN throughput (3DES/SHA1)
2
tware Features
• Supports PIX Firewall version 6.2 a secure,
purpose-built embedded operating system
• Includes plug-and-play default configuration
for simplified installation
• Includes Cisco PIX Device Manager (PDM)
for intuitive, web-based administration of
PIX Firewalls
• Internal DHCP server supports up to
256 DHCP address leases
• Supports up to 5 remote access, or
site-to-site, VPN peers
• Supports 56-bit DES and 168-bit 3DES, with
optional licenses. Refer to“Upgrade to DES
or 3DES” for more information.
2 Check Items Included
ACT
LINK
ACT
ETHERNET 1
ETHERNET 0
LINK
USB
Cisco PIX 506E
Console cable adapter
(29-0810-01)
CONSOLE
DC
POWER
INPUT
PC terminal adapter
(74-0495-01)
Blue
console cable
(72-1259-01)
Yellow
Ethernet cable
(72-1482-01)
Power supply and cable
(US shown)
506E power supply (341-0007-01)
Cisco PIX
Firewall
Product CD
Yellow
Ethernet cable
(72-1482-01)
Safety and
Compliance
Guide
Documentation
PIX 506E
Quick Start
Guide
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3 Connect the Cables
Computer or other
network device
Yellow
Ethernet
cables
Switch
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Power
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Printer
Router
Internet
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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 router.
Step 3 Use the other Ethernet cable (72-1482-01) provided to connect the inside Ethernet interface,
Ethernet 1, to a switch or hub.
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4 Power On the PIX 506/506E
ACT
LINK
ACT
ETHERNET 1
ETHERNET 0
LINK
USB
CONSOLE
Follow these steps to power on the PIX Firewall:
Step 1 Connect the small, square connector of the power supply cable to the power connector on the
rear panel.
Step 2 Connect the AC power connector of the power supply input cable to an electrical outlet.
Step 3 Set the power switch to the on (|) position.
DC
POW
ER
DC
INPUT
POWER
INPUT
Cisco PIX 506E
Power supply
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5 Check the LEDs
CISCO PIX 506E
FIREWALL
POWER ACT NETWORK
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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 device is powered on.
Off The device is powered off.
ACT Flashing green The software image has been loaded.
Off The device is powered off.
Network Flashing green One or more network interfaces are passing traffic.
Off No network interfaces are passing traffic.
ACT
ETHERNET 1
Insert picture of 506/506E here.
ACT
LINK
ETHERNET 0
LINK
USB
CONSOLE
Table 2 PIX 506/506E Rear Panel LEDs
LED State Description
ACT On Network activity is present on the port.
Off No network activity is present on the port.
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POWER
INPUT
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