Network Security

I am firewall challenged and am hopefull someone can help with my issue.I have a PIX 501 firewall configured and am trying to send email through SMTP from an application sitting on a server behind my firewall. I have opened port 25 for TCP traffic (...

I am trying to help a friend who bought a refurbished PIX 520 that he wants to deploy at a clients location. Question is on the license, small print at the refurbishers site said that Cisco License does not transfer ? Does it? Can he deploy it? It o...

Hi,I received the .lic file from Cisco and copied it to the local drive, but when I try to import, there is an error message.Can I copy the license file more than ones, from directory to an other? Any advice?Thanks

Anyone have experience or documentation you can point me to about really large access-list on a PIX 525 and it's impact on performance. Due to network design 'issues' the proposed list may be over 1500+ entries. Even with Turbo-ACL and Object Group...

Hi all ,I have the problem about PIX 515e and my running config as below:access-list inside deny tcp host 172.16.1.29 any eq domain access-list inside deny udp host 172.16.1.29 any eq domain access-list inside permit tcp 172.16.1.0 255.255.255.224 an...

I have 2 PIX 501's setup in seperate locations, I have them both setup for VPN via PPTP. I can connect to both of them fine unless Im @ one of the two locations behind one of the Pix. I have tried using the coduits but I am not having any luck. Is th...

Hi all,i would like to create a custom signature on my CSA MC to prevent any kind of programs ( .exe files ) installation on user's pc.So, how could prevent it?? Thanks in advanceMatt

I have a pix 501 at a remote site that connects to a 3000 concentrator at my main site which is tied into active directory. Lan to Lan Over IPSEC using preshared key.I have a successful tunnel connection. I am able to ping clients on either but i am...

In a PIX with restricted license,if a connection is made from inside(internal hosts) to DMZ , will this also be considered towards the number of connections. Also will the connections from outside hosts to inside network be considered as a new connec...

Hello,I need an info for the following points.Can i manage the IDS 4215 & 4240 wth IPS 5.0 with VMS 2.2 or higher version if available.regardsVijay Tandon

Hello everyone,I am wondering if anyone has recently done an upgrade on PIX from 6.2.2 to 6.3.x and found any issues. Also, I am interested to know which subrelease in 6.3 train is more stable? Would that be an issue if I put 6.3.x on old 520s?I ap...

We have a client that needs to have information transfered to them using SSL FTP, medical information. We are using a PIX running 6.3(4) OS. The standard FTP works ok, but when we enable the SSL settings on the Ipswitch FTP server, we can connect, b...

I installed the VPN client at my house and when I connect I loose my internet connection and I cannot access my Novell network from my house. I am using XP home and I am using cable modem with a router. I can ping the pix unit but cannot do anythin...