Configuring the Cisco PIX/ASA Complete configuration of the Cisco PIX is beyond the scope of this book. | Configuring the Cisco PIX ASA Complete configuration of the Cisco PIX is beyond the scope of this book. However we can cover some of the initial steps required to set up the PIX and to allow an administrator access to the graphical user interface GUI the Adaptive Security Device Manager ASDM previously known as the PIX Device Manager PDM for software versions previous to . To initially configure a PIX out of the box connect a serial connecter to the console port of the PIX which is typically outlined with a light blue color . Use the blue serial port cable that came with the PIX. If you cannot find that cable you may also use a null modem or a rollover cable. The serial port settings in the terminal emulation software on the PC should be as listed in Table 6-1. Table 6-1. Serial Port Setting for PIX Console Setting Value Baud 9600 Parity None Number of Bits 8 Number of Stop Bits 1 After the console connection has been established start up the terminal emulation software Microsoft Windows typically comes with HyperTerminal and you can alternatively use TeraTerm Pro with the settings in Table 6-1. The PIX command prompt should immediately appear if not press the Enter button on the keyboard pixfirewall Next type the enable command to access the privileged mode of execution. By default the enable password on a new PIX is not set pixfirewall enable Password pixfirewall By default the enable command assumes that the user is trying to access privilege level 15 the highest privilege level . To begin configuring the PIX for basic network access several actions must be performed Assign IP addresses for the firewall interfaces. Configure the firewall name domain name and passwords. Configure the firewall routing settings. Configure the firewall for remote management access. Configure the network address translation settings for outbound access. Configure the ACLs. Configure logging on the firewall. Assigning IP Addresses to the Firewall Interfaces To communicate on the .
