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Cisco ASA 5500 Series Configuration Guide using the CLI
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Starting Interface Configuration (ASA 5505)
This chapter includes tasks for starting your interface configuration for the ASA 5505, including creating
VLAN interfaces and assigning them to switch ports.
For ASA 5510 and higher configuration, see the “Feature History for ASA 5505 Interfaces” section on
page 7-13.
This chapter includes the following sections:
Information About ASA 5505 Interfaces, page7-1
Licensing Requirements for ASA 5505 Interfaces, page7-4
Guidelines and Limitations, page7-5
Default Settings, page7-5
Starting ASA 5505 Interface Configuration, page7-6
Monitoring Interfaces, page7-11
Configuration Examples for ASA 5505 Interfaces, page7-11
Where to Go Next, page7-13
Feature History for ASA 5505 Interfaces, page7-13

Information About ASA 5505 Interfaces

This section describes the ports and interfaces of the ASA 5505 and includes the following topics:
Understanding ASA 5505 Ports and Interfaces, page 7-2
Maximum Active VLAN Interfaces for Your License, page7-2
VLAN MAC Addresses, page 7-4
Power over Ethernet, page7-4
Monitoring Traffic Using SPAN, page7-4
Auto-MDI/MDIX Feature, page 7-4