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Cisco PIX-515E

Cisco PIX-515E
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Quick Start Guide
Cisco PIX 515E Firewall
1 Check Items Included
2 Install the PIX 515E
3 Configure the PIX 515E
4 Example Configurations
5 Optional Maintenance and Upgrade Procedures
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Cisco PIX-515E Specifications

General IconGeneral
Concurrent Sessions130, 000
Stateful InspectionYes
Maximum Connections130, 000
RAM128 MB
Flash Memory16 MB
Power SupplyInternal AC
Operating SystemCisco PIX OS
Interfaces6 x 10/100 Ethernet
High AvailabilityYes
Weight15 lbs
Firewall TypeStateful Packet Inspection
Form FactorRackmount
VPN ThroughputUp to 100 Mbps (3DES)

Summary

About the Cisco PIX 515 E Firewall

Hardware Features

Lists the physical and performance specifications of the PIX 515E firewall.

Software Features

Details the software capabilities and functionalities of the PIX 515E firewall.

Check Items Included

Included Accessories

Lists all physical components and cables provided with the PIX 515E.

Install the PIX 515 E

Physical Installation Steps

Provides step-by-step instructions for physically installing the PIX 515E unit.

Configure the PIX 515 E

Initial Configuration Wizard

Guides users through the initial setup using the PDM Startup Wizard.

Example Configurations

DMZ Configuration

Illustrates setting up a Demilitarized Zone (DMZ) for web server security.

Manage IP Pools for Network Translations

Details how to configure IP pools for network address translation (NAT).

Configure Address Translations on Private Networks

Explains Network Address Translation (NAT) and PAT for private networks.

Configure External Identity for the DMZ Web Server

Describes static NAT for making a DMZ server accessible on the Internet.

Provide HTTP Access to the DMZ Web Server

Configures access lists to allow HTTP traffic to the DMZ web server.

Site-to-Site VPN Configuration

Start the VPN Wizard

Initiates the VPN configuration process using the PDM VPN Wizard.

Configure the VPN Peer

Sets up the remote VPN peer's IP address and authentication method.

Configure the IKE Policy

Defines the Internet Key Exchange (IKE) parameters for VPN security.

Configure Internal Traffic

Selects local network traffic to be encrypted through the VPN tunnel.

Select Remote Traffic for VPN

Specifies the remote network traffic to be protected by the VPN tunnel.

View and Enable VPN Commands

Reviews and deploys the generated VPN configuration commands.

Optional Maintenance and Upgrade Procedures

Obtaining Encryption Licenses

Explains how to obtain DES, 3DES, and AES encryption licenses from Cisco.

Using the Activation Key

Provides CLI commands to enter and apply the firewall activation key.

Restore the Default Configuration

Details CLI commands to reset the PIX 515E to its factory default settings.

Alternative Ways to Access the PIX 515 E

Console Port Access

Describes connecting via the console port using a serial terminal emulator.

LED Indicators

Front Panel LEDs

Explains the status and meaning of the front panel LED indicators.

Real Panel LEDs

Describes the status and meaning of the PIX 515E's real panel LED indicators.

Documentation and Support Resources

Obtaining Documentation

Lists resources for acquiring Cisco documentation via web and CD-ROM.

Documentation Feedback

Provides contact information for submitting comments on technical documentation.

Obtaining Technical Assistance

Details how to get technical support from Cisco TAC.

Opening a TAC Case

Explains the process and contact methods for opening a TAC support case.

TAC Case Priority Definitions

Defines the priority levels for TAC support cases.

Additional Publications and Information

Information on Cisco Press, Packet magazine, journals, and training.

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