ASA 5505 Activation key

[lllbhai01]

Hi Guys

I am new to ASA firewalls and need some help please

I was asked to install an asa 5505 firewall for our local community centre (some database they need protecting).

So off I went on to the internet and sources a ASA 5505 of a company.

The shiny box arrived and I hooked it on to the network outside facing (public)

And on consoling into the box noticed many features disabled  for the firewall. And I was then told I need to get an activation key (funny the traders don't tell you that).

Please can some explain where I can get an activation key from, how much does it cost and how long will this take.

And is there something else I need as well to get this box online and the related costs.

Really appreciate your help

Taaj

[rvarelac]

Hi Taaj , 

It depends of which feature you want enable on your ASA , VPN features ,maximum users , maxium vlans , etc.  You can confirm the ASA licenses with the command "Show activation-key". 

Check below for more information:

http://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/products/collateral/security/asa-5500-series-next-generation-firewalls/data_sheet_c78-701253.html

PD: Next time post this type of queries as a Discussion.

Hope it helps

-Randy-

[yusuf habibi]

Go to cisco license page, check your ASA and then put PAK number for requesting activation license.

if you didn't have PAK number, you can request demo / evaluation activation key.

check this out : Cisco License

[chhayheng]

Maximum Physical Interfaces  : 8         
VLANs                        : 3, DMZ Restricted
Inside Hosts                 : 10        
Failover                     : Disabled
VPN-DES                      : Enabled   
VPN-3DES-AES                 : Enabled   
VPN Peers                    : 10        
WebVPN Peers                 : 2         
Dual ISPs                    : Disabled  
VLAN Trunk Ports             : 0         
AnyConnect for Mobile        : Disabled  
AnyConnect for Linksys phone : Disabled  
Advanced Endpoint Assessment : Disabled  
UC Proxy Sessions            : 2      

This platform has a Base license.

If you want other feature you need to upgrade license to Security Plus.
 

[chhayheng]

Maximum Physical Interfaces  : 8         
VLANs                        : 3, DMZ Restricted
Inside Hosts                 : 10        
Failover                     : Disabled
VPN-DES                      : Enabled   
VPN-3DES-AES                 : Enabled   
VPN Peers                    : 10        
WebVPN Peers                 : 2         
Dual ISPs                    : Disabled  
VLAN Trunk Ports             : 0         
AnyConnect for Mobile        : Disabled  
AnyConnect for Linksys phone : Disabled  
Advanced Endpoint Assessment : Disabled  
UC Proxy Sessions            : 2      

This platform has a Base license.

If you want to enable some feature you need to upgrade to Security Plus 

Best Regards,
Chhayheng