Cisco ASA Series User Manual

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Cisco ASA Series CLI Configuration Guide
Chapter 1 Configuring the Transparent or Routed Firewall
Firewall Mode Examples
A DMZ User Attempts to Access an Inside Host
Figure 1-7 shows a user in the DMZ attempting to access the inside network.
Figure 1-7 DMZ to Inside
The following steps describe how data moves through the ASA (see Figure 1-7):
1. A user on the DMZ network attempts to reach an inside host. Because the DMZ does not have to
route the traffic on the Internet, the private addressing scheme does not prevent routing.
2. The ASA receives the packet and because it is a new session, the ASA verifies if the packet is
allowed according to the security policy (access lists, filters, AAA).
The packet is denied, and the ASA drops the packet and logs the connection attempt.
Web Server
10.1.1.3
User
10.1.2.27
209.165.201.2
10.1.1.110.1.2.1
Outside
Inside DMZ
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Cisco ASA Series Specifications

General

Model	ASA 5505
Interfaces	Varies by model (Fast Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet, 10 Gigabit Ethernet, etc.)
High Availability	Active/Standby or Active/Active (varies by model)
Power Supply	Varies by model
Form Factor	Varies by model
Operating System	Cisco ASA Software
IPsec VPN	Supported
SSL VPN	Supported
IPS Throughput	Varies by model