Then you you need to configure the ASDM gui management interface of the ASA.

Then you need to copy the latest release of the cisco IOS software for the appropriate appliance version from the TFTP server (usually your laptop’s ip address here depicted as 192.168.1.100 running a TFTP server that can be downloaded here)

Then you need to configure the the management interface with an ip address in order to be able to connect to the computer you are managing the device from Hostname domain name and SSH keys generationįirst of all you need to configure the initial settings of the device with a hostname and a domain name in order to be able generate SSH usage keysĮnable password ZdcH9lbXsA2JtS18 encrypted The initial configuration of the device has to be done on the Command Line Interface and example of that is included bellow To establish a serial console connection, set your terminal emulation communication software to operate with the following settingsĪfter Establishing a Serial connection a network cable needs to be plugged into the Cisco ASA as well as a serial console connection altogether it should look like that Terminal Emulation Software Settings for hyper Terminal Terminal emulation communication software (Hyper Terminal or equivalent). You will need a computer or a laptop with a serial connection to connect to the Cisco ASA 5520 appliance in order to manage itīefore you can perform the initial configuration of the Cisco ASA you must establish a serial console connection to it. The bellow section will guide you step by step through configuring and administering a simple Cisco ASA installation including common configurations like:įirstly you will need a Cisco console cable as shown below cable null modem cable as show below

It provides an easier way of explaining how to connect to the system for common tasks without the pain of having to know to know complex intimidating techniques. The bellow is a quick start to get your Cisco ASA off the ground by the means of a few print screens

Cisco asa 5505 configuration guide pdf