Chapter 17 Administrative Tasks for the Sensor

Recovering the Password

To reset the password on the ASA 5500-X IPS SSP, follow these steps:

Step 1 Log into the adaptive security appliance and enter the following command:

asa# sw-module module ips password-reset Reset the password on module ips? [confirm]

Step 2

Press Enter to confirm.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Password-Reset issued for module ips.

 

 

 

 

Step 3

Verify the status of the module. Once the status reads Up, you can session to the ASA 5500-X IPS SSP.

 

asa# show module ips

 

 

 

 

 

 

Mod Card Type

 

 

 

 

Model

Serial No.

 

--- --------------------------------------------

------------------ -----------

 

ips ASA 5555-X IPS Security Services Processor

ASA5555-IPS

FCH151070GR

 

Mod MAC Address Range

 

Hw Version

Fw Version

Sw Version

 

--- ---------------------------------

------------ ------------ ---------------

 

ips 503d.e59c.7c4c to 503d.e59c.7c4c

N/A

 

N/A

7.2(1)E4

 

Mod SSM Application Name

Status

 

SSM Application Version

 

--- ------------------------------

---------------- --------------------------

 

ips IPS

 

Up

 

 

7.2(1)E4

 

 

Mod Status

Data Plane Status

Compatibility

 

 

--- ------------------ --------------------- -------------

 

 

ips Up

Up

 

 

 

 

 

 

Mod License Name

License Status

Time Remaining

 

 

 

--- --------------

---------------

---------------

 

 

ips IPS Module

Enabled

210 days

 

 

 

Step 4 Session to the ASA 5500-X IPS SSP.

asa# session ips

Opening command session with module ips.

Connected to module ips. Escape character sequence is 'CTRL-^X'.

Step 5 Enter the default username (cisco) and password (cisco) at the login prompt.

login: cisco

Password: cisco

You are required to change your password immediately (password aged) Changing password for cisco.

(current) password: cisco

Step 6 Enter your new password twice.

New password: new password

Retype new password: new password

***NOTICE***

This product contains cryptographic features and is subject to United States and local country laws governing import, export, transfer and use. Delivery of Cisco cryptographic products does not imply third-party authority to import, export, distribute or use encryption. Importers, exporters, distributors and users are responsible for compliance with U.S. and local country laws. By using this product you agree to comply with applicable laws and regulations. If you are unable to comply with U.S. and local laws, return this product immediately.

 

 

Cisco Intrusion Prevention System Sensor CLI Configuration Guide for IPS 7.2

 

 

 

 

 

 

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IPS4510K9 specifications

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