Contents

 

 

 

Default Settings

7-7

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Configuring Access Rules

7-8

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Adding an Access Rule

 

7-8

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Adding an EtherType Rule (Transparent Mode Only)

7-9

 

 

 

 

 

Configuring Management Access Rules

 

7-10

 

 

 

 

 

 

Advanced Access Rule Configuration

7-11

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Configuring HTTP Redirect

 

7-12

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Feature History for Access Rules

 

7-14

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Configuring AAA Rules for Network Access

 

 

 

 

C H A P T E R

8

8-1

 

 

 

 

 

 

AAA Performance

8-1

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Licensing Requirements for AAA Rules

8-1

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Guidelines and Limitations

8-2

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Configuring Authentication for Network Access

8-2

 

 

 

 

 

 

Information About Authentication

8-2

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Configuring Network Access Authentication

8-6

 

 

 

 

 

 

Enabling the Redirection Method of Authentication for HTTP and HTTPS

8-7

 

 

 

Enabling Secure Authentication of Web Clients 8-8

 

 

 

 

 

 

Authenticating Directly with the ASA

8-9

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Configuring the Authentication Proxy Limit

8-11

 

 

 

 

 

 

Configuring Authorization for Network Access

8-12

 

 

 

 

 

 

Configuring TACACS+ Authorization

8-12

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Configuring RADIUS Authorization

8-13

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Configuring Accounting for Network Access

8-17

 

 

 

 

 

 

Using MAC Addresses to Exempt Traffic from Authentication and Authorization

8-19

 

 

 

Feature History for AAA Rules

8-20

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Configuring Public Servers

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

C H A P T E R

9

9-1

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Information About Public Servers

 

9-1

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Licensing Requirements for Public Servers

9-1

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Guidelines and Limitations

9-1

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Adding a Public Server that Enables Static NAT

9-2

 

 

 

 

 

 

Adding a Public Server that Enables Static NAT with PAT

9-2

 

 

 

 

 

Editing Settings for a Public Server

9-3

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Feature History for Public Servers

9-4

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Configuring Application Inspection

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

P A R T 4

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Cisco Systems ASA 5545-X, ASA 5505, ASA 5555-X, ASA 5585-X, ASA 5580, ASA Services Module manual Configuring Access Rules

ASA Services Module, ASA 5555-X, ASA 5545-X, ASA 5585-X, ASA 5580 specifications

Cisco Systems has long been a leader in the field of network security, and its Adaptive Security Appliance (ASA) series is a testament to this expertise. Within the ASA lineup, models such as the ASA 5505, ASA 5580, ASA 5585-X, ASA 5545-X, and ASA 5555-X stand out for their unique features, capabilities, and technological advancements.

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