Back Panel Descriptions

Feature

 

Description

 

 

 

ANT01/ANT02

Threaded connectors for the antennas (for ISA550W and

 

 

 

ISA570W only).

 

 

 

 

USB Port

 

Connects the unit to a USB device. You can use a USB

 

 

 

device to save and restore system configuration, or to

 

 

 

upgrade the firmware.

 

 

 

Configurable

Can be set to operate as WAN, LAN, or DMZ ports. The

Ports

 

ISA550 and ISA550W have 4 configurable ports. The

 

 

 

ISA570 and ISA570W have 5 configurable ports.

 

 

 

NOTE Only one configurable port can be configured as a

 

 

 

WAN port at a time. Up to 4 configurable ports can be

 

 

 

configured as DMZ ports.

 

 

 

LAN Ports

Connects PCs and other network appliances to the unit.The

 

 

 

ISA550 and ISA550W have 2 dedicated LAN ports. The

 

 

 

ISA570 and ISA570W have 4 dedicated LAN ports.

 

 

 

WAN Port

Connects the unit to a DSL or cable modem, or other WAN

 

 

 

connectivity device.

 

 

 

RESET Button

To reboot the unit, push and release the RESET button for

 

 

 

less than 3 seconds.

 

 

 

To restore the unit to its factory default settings, push and

 

 

 

hold the RESET button for a minimum of 3 seconds while

 

 

 

the unit is powered on. The POWER/SYS light will flash

 

 

 

green when the system is rebooting.

 

 

 

Power Switch

Powers the unit on or off.

 

 

 

Power Connector

Connects the unit to power using the supplied power cord

 

 

 

and adapter.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Mounting the Cisco ISA500 Series

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Integrated Security Appliances

You can place your security appliance on a desktop, mount it on a wall, or mount it in a rack.

Placement Tips

Ambient Temperature: To prevent the security appliance from overheating, do not operate it in an area that exceeds an ambient temperature of 104°F (40°C).

Air Flow: Be sure that there is adequate air flow around the security appliance.

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