Cisco PIX 506, Quick Start Manual

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Alternative Ways to Access the PIX 506/506E

You can use a serial terminal emulator from a PC or workstation connected to the Console port for 
local administrative access. 

You can also use PDM or a console to configure Telnet access to the PIX 506/506E. By default, Telnet 
access is not permitted. To Telnet to the PIX 506/506E from the outside perimeter of the firewall, 
configure an outside IP address and IPSec for a secure Telnet session. For more information, refer to 
the 

Cisco PIX Firewall and VPN Configuration Guide.

To connect a console for local administrative access:

Step 1

Plug one end of the console cable adapter into a standard 9-pin PC serial port.

Step 2

Plug one end of the blue console cable (72-1259-01) into the PC terminal adapter.

Step 3

Plug the other end of the blue console cable into the Console port.

Step 4

Configure the PC terminal emulation software or terminal for 9600 baud, 8 data bits, no 
parity, and 1 stop bit.

Refer to the 

Cisco PIX Firewall and VPN Configuration Guide

 for information about how to use the 

command-line interface (CLI).

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PC terminal adapter

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