cisco 515e - how to conenct via console
Hi,
I just unpacked a sexy looking 515e, very nice with a super web interface.
Whilst fiddling i think i've screwed it up - possibly turning off its dhcp etc meaning that i can't connect to it directly (as i'm not assigned an ip addr).
The package includes cabling etc for all sorts.
Can someone give me a tip on how to actually connect to its 'console'?
I've read that the "config factory default [inside-ip-address [address-mask]]" command should return it to its more useful state.
Any help appreciated.
I just unpacked a sexy looking 515e, very nice with a super web interface.
Whilst fiddling i think i've screwed it up - possibly turning off its dhcp etc meaning that i can't connect to it directly (as i'm not assigned an ip addr).
The package includes cabling etc for all sorts.
Can someone give me a tip on how to actually connect to its 'console'?
I've read that the "config factory default [inside-ip-address [address-mask]]" command should return it to its more useful state.
Any help appreciated.
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Thanks a heap - i'd been using my own cabling, which must be faulty.
You're a legend.
unfotunately the commands i've entered 'config factory default" do not work and i cannot find anything in the manual for this.
Do you guys know the restore to default commands at all (i want to defaul the entire thing so that i can use the web interface).
Cheers.
You're a legend.
unfotunately the commands i've entered 'config factory default" do not work and i cannot find anything in the manual for this.
Do you guys know the restore to default commands at all (i want to defaul the entire thing so that i can use the web interface).
Cheers.
To restore the default:
PIX#write erase
then reboot the PIX...
Or, if you can get to the GUI - File | Restore to factory defaults
PIX#write erase
then reboot the PIX...
Or, if you can get to the GUI - File | Restore to factory defaults
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it looked like it worked, but i still cannot receive an ip address and access the https://192.168.1.1 admin site.
Do you just get to the first prompt, type write erase then turn off?
or is there a controlled restart program?
Thanks.
Do you just get to the first prompt, type write erase then turn off?
or is there a controlled restart program?
Thanks.
There is a controlled restart.
You can run it from the command prompt via the console:
pix#setup
Answer the questions....
You can run it from the command prompt via the console:
pix#setup
Answer the questions....
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alas i'm no closer to a workable gui interface.
i connect via hyper:
run: enable
Usage: write erase|floppy|mem|terminal|
write net [<tftp_ip>]:<filename>
pixfirewall# write erase
Erase PIX configuration in flash memory? [confirm]
pixfirewall# reload
Proceed with reload? [confirm]
from here it seems to reboot without any problems.
i'm still not getting the dhcp allocated address such that i can access https://192.168.1..1/startup.html
Need a little help here if i can.
thanks.
i connect via hyper:
run: enable
Usage: write erase|floppy|mem|terminal|
write net [<tftp_ip>]:<filename>
pixfirewall# write erase
Erase PIX configuration in flash memory? [confirm]
pixfirewall# reload
Proceed with reload? [confirm]
from here it seems to reboot without any problems.
i'm still not getting the dhcp allocated address such that i can access https://192.168.1..1/startup.html
Need a little help here if i can.
thanks.
benspan
after you run through the default setup to your specifications - pls post the config
after you run through the default setup to your specifications - pls post the config
Else, here it is
http://www.cisco.com/univercd/cc/td/doc/product/iaabu/pix/pix_sw/v_63/63qsg/515quick.pdf