DMZ port in PIX 501 ?

[jaffer_sathik2010]

Hi,

Whether PIX501 supports DMZ interface ?. I know that PIX501 has 1 outside interface along with 4 build-in ethernet port. can we use any one the 4 port as DMZ interfaces ? If not can you please tell me which model of PIX supports DMZ interfaces .

--Jaffer

[a.kiprawih · Accepted solution]

The 4-port card on PIX501 is similar to switch port. All ports belongs to the same inside segment. You cannot use any of them for DMZ or run as individual/independent port, i.e used as DMZ segment.

http://www.cisco.com/en/US/partner/products/hw/vpndevc/ps2030/products_data_sheet09186a0080091b18.html

To get PIX that support DMZ, try to get PIX515E with at least 1 x 10/100Base-T port card. You can use PIX515E with default Restricted (R) license with max 3 interfaces. f you need more interfaces, get Unrestricted (UR). This UR license support more 10/100Base-T ports

- check under LICENSE OPTIONS:

http://www.cisco.com/en/US/partner/products/hw/vpndevc/ps2030/products_data_sheet09186a0080091b15.html

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HTH

AK

[a.kiprawih]

By default, PIX515E comes with 2 x FE port. Get 1 additional FE card to have max 3 interfaces supported under Restricted (R) license.

HTH

AK

[mherald]

The short answer to your question is no, the PIX 501 does not support a DMZ interface (like a Linksys router/switch does). The PIX 506 does not either.

To get to a PIX with a DMZ interface, you need a PIX 515e or greater with the correct number of interfaces in it.

[jaffer_sathik2010]

Hi,

I think that link is only accessible to channel patners only because my CCO user name is not working .Any have now I am clear that switch ports can not be used as 'DMZ' ports. Thanks a lot .

--Jaffer

[a.kiprawih]

Sorry for the late reply, but if you ever came across such link with 'partner' keyword, the trick is to delete the keyword, as follow:

Before:

http://www.cisco.com/en/US/partner/products/hw/vpndevc/ps2030/products_data_sheet09186a0080091b18.html

http://www.cisco.com/en/US/partner/products/hw/vpndevc/ps2030/products_data_sheet09186a0080091b15.html

After:

http://www.cisco.com/en/US/products/hw/vpndevc/ps2030/products_data_sheet09186a0080091b18.html

http://www.cisco.com/en/US/products/hw/vpndevc/ps2030/products_data_sheet09186a0080091b15.html

HTH

AK