Cisco PIX 501 User Manual

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For information on how to access the PIX Firewall configuration mode, refer to the “Accessing
Configuration Mode” section in Chapter 1, “Getting Started” of the Cisco PIX Firewall and VPN
Configuration Guide.
You can also access the CLI using SSH/Telnet to the PIX Firewall. By default, SSH/Telnet access is not
permitted. Use PDM or the console to configure SSH/Telnet access to the PIX Firewall. To Telnet to
the PIX Firewall from the outside perimeter of the PIX Firewall, configure an outside IP address and
IPSec for a secure Telnet session. Refer to the Cisco PIX Firewall and VPN Configuration Guide for
more information about how to use the CLI.
Check the LEDs
The LINK/ACT LED indicators on the front panel of the PIX Firewall are normally solid green when
a link is established and flashing green when the ports are active. Each inside Ethernet interface
(numbered 1 through 4) has two LEDs to indicate the operating speed and that the physical link is
established.
Note If all LEDs are operating as expected (see Table 1), this concludes the hardware installation.
Table 1 PIX 501 LEDs
LED State Description
POWER Green The device is powered on.
Off The device is powered off.
LINK/ACT Flashing
green
Network activity, such as Internet access, is present.
Green The correct cable is in use, and the connected equipment has power.
POWER
VPN TUNNEL
LINK/ACT
100 MBPS
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Cisco PIX 501 Specifications

General

VPN Throughput	3 Mbps
Maximum VPN Peers	10
Firewall Type	Stateful
Power Supply	12V DC
Interfaces	4 x 10BASE-T Ethernet

Summary

Check Items Included

Installing the PIX 501

Connecting Cables

Detailed steps for connecting Ethernet and modem cables to the PIX 501 device.

Powering On the PIX Firewall

Instructions on connecting the power supply and powering up the device.

Configuring the PIX 501

Using the Startup Wizard

Steps to access and use the PIX 501's initial configuration wizard via a web browser.

Obtaining and Using Activation Keys

Procedures for acquiring and applying activation keys for software features and licenses.

Restoring Default Configuration

Methods to reset the PIX 501 to its original factory default settings.

Optional Maintenance and Upgrade Procedures

Upgrading Licenses

Process to obtain and apply activation keys for DES, 3DES/AES, or user licenses.