Start Here: Cisco ASA 5506H-X

Start Here: Cisco ASA 5506H-X

Manage the ASA using the Adaptive Security Device Manager (ASDM) (a single-device manager included on the device).

Note: To use the ASA CLI, see https://cisco.com/go/asa-config.

Note: To use Cisco Defense Orchestrator (a cloud-based, multidevice manager), first follow the ASDM instructions, then see https://cisco.com/go/cdo-onboard.

Note: To manage the ASA with the Cisco Security Manager (multidevice manager on a separate server), see https://cisco.com/go/csm-docs.

Note: The ASA 5506H-X does not support the ASA FirePOWER module in Version 9.10 and later. For information about using the module with earlier versions, see https://cisco.com/go/asafp-quick.

Note: The ASA 5506H-X does not support Firepower Threat Defense operating system Version 6.3 and later. For information about reimaging to FTD 6.2 and earlier, see https://cisco.com/go/asa-ftd-reimage.

Start Here

1. Install your chassis. See https://cisco.com/go/asa5506x-install and https://cisco.com/go/asa5506x-compliance.

2. Cable your network:

3. Connect your browser to ASDM on one of the inside interfaces, GigabitEthernet 1/2 to 1/4: https://192.168.1.1/admin. Leave the username and password empty. Note: Change your privileged (enable) mode password after you log in on the Configuration > Device Setup > Device Name/Password page.

4. Choose Wizards > Startup Wizard and configure basic ASA settings.

5. Run other ASDM Wizards from the Wizards menu.

6. To continue configuring your ASA, see the configuration guides for your version at https://cisco.com/go/asa-config.

ASA Links

1. Install the ASA 5506H-X. See the hardware installation guide:

https://cisco.com/go/asa5506x-install

2. Connect to the ASA Chassis. See the quick start guide:

https://cisco.com/go/asa5506x-quick

3. Check the Release Notes for Important Notes. Choose the ASDM or CLI release notes for your version:

https://cisco.com/go/asa-rns

4. Configure the ASA. Choose the ASDM or CLI configuration guide for your version:

https://cisco.com/go/asa-config

Note: To use Cisco Defense Orchestrator (a cloud-based, multidevice manager), first follow the ASDM instructions, then see https://cisco.com/go/cdo-onboard.

Note: To manage the ASA with the Cisco Security Manager (multidevice manager on a separate server), see https://cisco.com/go/csm-docs

5. See Also:

–All ASA documentation:

https://cisco.com/go/asadocs

–Troubleshooting TechNotes:

https://cisco.com/go/asa-technotes

–Software Downloads:

https://cisco.com/go/asa-firepower-sw

Note: A Cisco.com login and Cisco service contract are required.

–Cisco Support Community Forums:

https://supportforums.cisco.com

–Regulatory Compliance and Safety Information:

https://cisco.com/go/asa5506x-compliance

–Warranty, License, and Privacy Information:

Warranty and End User License Agreement: https://cisco.com/go/warranty

AnyConnect License: https://cisco.com/go/anyconnect-license

Privacy Portal: https://cisco.com/go/privacy