Cisco ASA 5540

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Cisco ASA 5500 Series Configuration Guide using ASDM
OL-20339-01
Preinstalled License 4-12
Permanent License 4-12
Time-Based Licenses 4-12
Time-Based License Activation Guidelines 4-12
How the Time-Based License Timer Works 4-12
How Permanent and Time-Based Licenses Combine 4-13
Stacking Time-Based Licenses 4-14
Time-Based License Expiration 4-14
Shared SSL VPN Licenses 4-14
Information About the Shared Licensing Server and Participants 4-15
Communication Issues Between Participant and Server 4-16
Information About the Shared Licensing Backup Server 4-16
Failover and Shared Licenses 4-17
Maximum Number of Participants 4-18
Failover Licenses 4-19
Failover License Requirements 4-19
How Failover Licenses Combine 4-19
Loss of Communication Between Failover Units 4-20
Upgrading Failover Pairs 4-20
Licenses FAQ 4-20
Guidelines and Limitations 4-21
Viewing Your Current License 4-23
Obtaining an Activation Key 4-23
Activating or Deactivating Keys 4-24
Configuring a Shared License 4-25
Configuring the Shared Licensing Server 4-25
Configuring the Shared Licensing Participant and the Optional Backup Server 4-26
Monitoring the Shared License 4-27
Feature History for Licensing 4-27
CHAPTER 5 Configuring the Transparent or Routed Firewall 5-1
Configuring the Firewall Mode 5-1
Information About the Firewall Mode 5-1
Information About Routed Firewall Mode 5-2
Information About Transparent Firewall Mode 5-2
Licensing Requirements for the Firewall Mode 5-4
Default Settings 5-4
Guidelines and Limitations 5-5
Setting the Firewall Mode 5-7