Network Security

I have to run 5.2(3) on a Pix 515e to meet common criteria evaluation. However, the 515e throws up some tracebacks and reboots when 5.2(3) is loaded. No such issue when 6.x sw is loaded.Can the 515e run 5.x code? if so, what am I doing wrong?

When I apply an ACL (inbound) to the outside interface that allows specific traffic to an inside host and I have an ACL (inbound) on the inside interface will that stop replies back to my originating host? In other words do I need to allow for the re...

hi,The problem tha i am facing is when i remove the access-list from the configration the PIX stop sending trafic out sided means internet stop working but the access-list that i want to remove has nothing to do with internet browsing as this is rela...

Can I use the activation key that I have for 6.0(1) when I upgrade to 6.2? Or do I need to get another activation key to a version upgrade?Thanks

Hello,I have a Pix 501 with default configuration.If I attach my Modem 3Com Lan Modem on oneInside port I can ping 192.168.1.10 (modem's IP).But if I attach the modem on the outside portI can't ping it.I have to change some params on Pix ?I'm new to ...

Hello ,I have a pix 506 in the network .But the problem that I am facing is that I am not able to get any incomming mails .SMTP and pop3 ports and opened.I have created an access-list for the pop3 and applied to the outside interface of the pix.But e...

Hi !Anyone having any information regarding AES on IOS and PIX platforms ? (at least beta ?)The "AES position paper" states "late 2001" ???Thanks,Michael

Is it possible to reach a PIX firewall remotely using a modem attached to its console port?

Could anyone tell me whether it's possible to establish a vpn tunnel betwen these 2 devices. What emulation should I best use onthe handheld !!!!!Best regards Lars

Hello,how can I change the Pix 501 IP?Both Pix 501 and 3Com Lan Modem have 192.168.1.1Do you know if there are problems usingPix 501 with 3Com Lan Modem?Both have 4 port ethernet hub.I have to change other config params?Thanks to all.Mark.

Hey, I am having trouble setting up a PIX firewall at work. I have setup pdmand have a netword layout for the firewall. I just don't get a reply whenpinging through the outside interface to the internet. I can ping the routerthrough the outside pix i...

How to recover password in PIX 506,515 firewalls?!!

I have an old pix calssie running 5.3(2) with activation key for vpn des 56-bit. Is it possible to do 3-des with this version of software if I get the proper activation key. Let me know. Thanks, Todd.

How do I monitor the traffic going in and out of my PIX firewall 515? In particular denied packets inbound that don't meed any access-lists and where users are surfing outbound to the web?

I have a PIX 515 Firewall with 3 interfaces, (internal, Internet, and DMZ). I have opened conduits between one of the servers in the DMZ and one of the internal servers to allow for Active Directory replication between the two servers, as they are wi...