PIX Licensing

[dj214]

Hello:

New to PIX Firewalls and I just want to understand how a license is installed.

I realize that it's purchased through CISCO bu in what "form" does it come in.

Is it a .bin file or an alphanumeric string that you enter that unlocks a certain feature set?

The reason I am asking is that I want to purchase a cheap 520 on Ebay so that I can use it to get some hands on experience. If the PIX comes with a certain license installed, what happens if you reset the firewall to default or install new IOS. Does this wipe the license?

Thanks

Thanks

[Patrick Iseli]

You never need to reenter the license

Reference for the licenses:

http://cisco.com/en/US/products/hw/vpndevc/ps2030/products_data_sheet09186a00800b0d85.html

The features, max users, encryption DES/3DES/AES, Failover etc, that are enabled on the PIX, you can see with the < show version > command.

hope that makes it more clear.

sincerely

Patrick

[scheikhnajib]

Mate,

I would add the following:

Don't get the 520 because you won't be able to use the PIX OS 7.x.x and all of today's implementations of PIX/ASA will use the new OS which is much different when it comes to configuring the device.

Go for a second hand restricted 515E.

Cheers.

Salem.

[dj214]

Thanks - I thought I had read that PIX 520's could run IOS 7.0. You're saying that it can't?

515's are a bit pricey to just train on.

Is there any decent emulator software out there anywhere?

Thanks