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EIGRP on a Cisco ASA Firewall Configuration

Posted on May 14, 2013 by RouterSwitch Tech | 0 Comments

The Cisco Adaptive Security Appliance is an integrated security equipment that can perform a variety of functions like firewall, intrusion prevention, VPN, content security, unified communications, and remote access. Among these functions, the ASA can also perform routing using popular…

What is Cisco ASA CX Security Module?

Posted on May 13, 2013 by RouterSwitch Tech | 0 Comments

The new series of Cisco ASA devices (ASA 5500-X models which include 5512-X, 5515-X, 5525-X, 5545-X, 5555-X and 5585-X) have the capabilities to support Next Generation Firewall Security Services. They support these security services as cloud-based services (such as Cloud…

How to Set up a Cisco ASA 5505 Firewall with a Wireless Router?

Posted on May 9, 2013 by RouterSwitch Tech | 0 Comments

This article is written by Lauren Malhoit talking about setting up a Cisco ASA 5505 firewall with a wireless router focuses on things you might encounter when doing the setup at home. The following detailed story is Lauren Malhoit’s experience…

Cisco ASA5510 Vs ASA5512-X or Cisco 5515-X

Posted on May 8, 2013 by RouterSwitch Tech | 0 Comments

Cisco released its announcement of EoL and EoS dates for the Cisco ASA 5500 Adaptive Security Appliances, including Cisco ASA 5550, Cisco ASA 5540, Cisco ASA 5520, Cisco ASA 5510 and Cisco ASA 5500 Series Accessories on Mar 18, 2013.…

The Way to Activate Your Cisco ASA 5500

Posted on April 18, 2013 by RouterSwitch Tech | 0 Comments

We will show the Latest to activate the Cisco ASA 5500 firewall. Detailed info you can check as follows (Taken from Cisco’s Forum) CiscoASA# show activation-key Serial Number: ************ Running Activation Key: 0x7905c844 0x2c16a53f 0xe430dd6c 0xa6e428a8 0x05260b8b Licensed features for…

How to Connect to Cisco ASA?

Posted on April 16, 2013 by RouterSwitch Tech | 0 Comments

Although Cisco ASA by default ships with a configuration that already includes 2 preconfigured networks, (Outside network and Inside network configured to 192.168.1.0 subnet with configured DHCP server), which provides an easy way for establishing initial connection over Ethernet, there might be…

Cisco ASA 5520 Basic Configuration Guide

Posted on April 8, 2013 by RouterSwitch Tech | 0 Comments

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

Configuring Static NAT on a Cisco ASA Security Appliance

Posted on April 2, 2013 by RouterSwitch Tech | 0 Comments

Two of the most common forms of network address translation (NAT) are dynamic port address translation (PAT) and static NAT. PAT is the many-to-one form of NAT implemented in many small office and home networks where many internal hosts, typically…

How to Configure Dual ISP on Cisco ASA 5505?

Posted on January 8, 2013 by RouterSwitch Tech | 0 Comments

This is article that explains how to configure dual ISPs on a Cisco ASA 5505 firewall for redundancy purpose. Suppose we have a primary high-speed ISP connection, and a cheaper DSL line connected to a Secondary ISP. Normally all of our traffic should…

Example Show: How to Configure a Cisco ASA 5540 for Video Conferencing for Polycom Device?

Posted on November 8, 2012 by RouterSwitch Tech | 0 Comments

Here we were asked to configure the Polycom device to have video conferencing with external world. Our Polycom device is behind a Cisco ASA 5540 firewall as shown in the below network layout. In order to permit H.323 video conferencing…

Cisco Released Cisco ASA Software 9.0

Posted on November 6, 2012 by RouterSwitch Tech | 0 Comments

Version 9.0 of the Cisco ASA software has now been released. Here are some of the major features in the new release. Filter ICMP by ICMP code Clustering of multiple ASAs OSPFv3 and EIGRP support IPv6 support on outside interface…

New Cisco ASA Clustering Feature Enables 320 Gbps Firewall

Posted on October 22, 2012 by RouterSwitch Tech | 0 Comments

Cisco has built a data-center-class network security portfolio, unveiling an Adaptive Security Appliance clustering feature that delivers 320 Gbps firewall performance, as well as a new virtual firewall and a super-capacity intrusion prevention appliance. Why Cisco ASA Clustering? With application…

Cisco Guide: Migration of Cisco PIX 500 Series to Cisco ASA 5500 Series

Posted on September 18, 2012 by RouterSwitch Tech | 0 Comments

The Cisco ASA 5500 Series Adaptive Security Appliances deliver a powerful combination of multiple market-proven technologies in a single platform, making it operationally and economically feasible for organizations to deploy comprehensive security services to more locations. Migrate your Cisco PIX…

Cisco ASA 8.4 vs. Typical NAT/PAT Configuration

Posted on August 25, 2012 by RouterSwitch Tech | 0 Comments

In computer networking, network address translation (NAT) is the process of modifying IP address information in IP packet headers while in transit across a traffic routing device. Here we will focus on NAT and PAT, as well as the related…

Main Network Hardware’s Difference: Integrated Devices, Router, Network Switch & Firewall

Posted on June 29, 2012 by RouterSwitch Tech | 0 Comments

If you are used to working with home networking gear, you will be used to an integrated device that “does it all”. On a home network, you may have one box that is a cable/DSL modem, router, firewall, switch, and…

Eight Commands on a Cisco ASA Security Appliance You Should Know

Posted on June 5, 2012 by RouterSwitch Tech | 0 Comments

Eight commands on Cisco ASA security appliance you should know first. There are literally thousands of commands and sub-commands available to configure a Cisco security appliance. However, there are just a few commands required to configure basic functionality on the appliance. …

How to Configure Cisco PIX Firewall?

Posted on May 31, 2012 by RouterSwitch Tech | 0 Comments

How to configure a new PIX firewall? You will need to will configure passwords, IP addresses, network address translation (NAT) and basic firewall rules. If you have a new PIX firewall that has never been configured, it will need to…

VLAN Sub-Interfaces on Cisco ASA 5500 Firewall Configuration

Posted on May 25, 2012 by RouterSwitch Tech | 0 Comments

One of the advantages of the Cisco ASA firewall is that you can configure multiple virtual interfaces (subinterfaces) on the same physical interface, thus extending the number of security zones (firewall “legs”) on your network. Each subinterface must belong to a different Layer2…

Simple Ways to Secure Wireless Network

Posted on May 21, 2012 by RouterSwitch Tech |

Many administrators and managers will likely read this article title and say to themselves: “We don’t have wireless networking here. I don’t need to read this.” But those same administrators often discover that wireless networking happens, even when “they don’t…

Cisco PIX Firewall Basics

Posted on May 18, 2012 by RouterSwitch Tech | 0 Comments

The PIX is a firewall appliance based on a hardened, specially built operating system, PIX OS, minimizing possible OS-specific security holes. The PIX has received ICSA Firewall and IPsec certification as well as Common Criteria EAL4 evaluation status. PIX firewalls…

Cisco ASA Firewall Licensing

Posted on April 16, 2012 by RouterSwitch Tech | 0 Comments

Cisco ASA firewall licensing used to be pretty simple, but as features were rolled out as licenses, the scheme became quite complex. The matters are further complicated since different appliances and versions change the rules. This document will help you…

How to Upgrade the License on Your Cisco ASA?

Posted on March 5, 2012 by RouterSwitch Tech | 0 Comments

The different licensing “levels” available on the Cisco Adaptive Security Appliances allow an organization to buy only what they need while retaining the option to upgrade in the future, if necessary. For example, a small business with 15 employees may…