Cisco PIX 501

Quick Start Guide
Cisco PIX 501 Firewall
1 Check Items Included
2 Installing the PIX 501
3 Configuring the PIX 501
4 Optional Maintenance and Upgrade Procedures

Cisco PIX 501 Specifications

General

VPN Throughput	3 Mbps
Maximum VPN Peers	10
Firewall Type	Stateful
Power Supply	12V DC
Interfaces	4 x 10BASE-T Ethernet

Summary

Check Items Included

Installing the PIX 501

Connecting Cables

Detailed steps for connecting Ethernet and modem cables to the PIX 501 device.

Powering On the PIX Firewall

Instructions on connecting the power supply and powering up the device.

Configuring the PIX 501

Using the Startup Wizard

Steps to access and use the PIX 501's initial configuration wizard via a web browser.

Obtaining and Using Activation Keys

Procedures for acquiring and applying activation keys for software features and licenses.

Restoring Default Configuration

Methods to reset the PIX 501 to its original factory default settings.

Optional Maintenance and Upgrade Procedures

Upgrading Licenses

Process to obtain and apply activation keys for DES, 3DES/AES, or user licenses.