ASA 5512-x with firepower IPS is not working .

[jiandong wang]

Hi Expert

i have one asa 5512x with firepower managed by firepower management center and i have L-ASA5512-TA SEULA . but there is no PAK with that .

FMS show me Protection license is required when i add access control policy on this ASA 5512 . 

How to enable Protection license ?

PS: ASA5512x firepower version is 6.1 and FMS version is 6.1 .

please refer attached screenshot

[Marvin Rhoads · Accepted solution]

This is a common question as it is a bit confusing.

Please see my answer in the following thread:

https://supportforums.cisco.com/discussion/13272821/firepower-license-error

Quoting it here:

The Control + Protect license is applied using the PAK that shipped as a physical claim form with the appliance.

[jiandong wang]

Marvin Thank you for your help !