Depending on the version of PIX code the unit is running, you might not have to do too much.
First, go to your PIX, and issue the 'Show Version' command. If you are running 6.1 or higher (I believe), you can go into config mode and issue the 'activation-key' command followed by the 4 sets of alpha-numeric characters. This will "install" the 3DES license on the PIX. The alpha-numerics you enter are not derived from the "official-looking document". Rather, you are supposed to go onto the CCO site, and under the PIX registration page, you will have a link for requesting your PIX Activation Code. You submit the Serial Number of the PIX (found on the back or bottom of the unit) and the alpha-numerics found on the "document". In return, you'll receive an email with the activation code. That activation code is what you enter at the PIX console. Now, all the code acquisition process aside, if you are running an older version of PIX OS, then you have to tftp the PIX OS to a tftp or http server, and then pull it back from the tftp/http server while in ROMMON mode. This basically is like you're installing the PIX OS. At the end of the download process to the PIX, and right after you reboot it, you'll be prompted to enter new activation keys. This is where you enter the alpha-numerics acquired from Cisco via Email. Good Luck! -Mark -----Original Message----- From: dlci_16 [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent: Thursday, December 19, 2002 5:59 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: PIX and the Activation Key [7:59574] Greetings, I have been given the opportunity to install/configure a new 506E pix firewall which our client had purchased from another supplier. Configuring it to provide basic connectivity seemed somewhat linear (I will not be using any IPsec features ;) ), the client had also purchased a 168 bit licence key. Ok, my question is, what am I supposed to do with this serial number provided on a (official-looking) document that accompanied the pix? I thought the pix would prompt me for an activation key after booting the flash, as explained in this url, http://www.cisco.com/en/US/products/hw/vpndevc/ps2030/products_installat ion_g uide_chapter09186a0080089812.html#xtocid38 ? however, it booted up normally into the default prompt ( pixfirewall> ). Message Posted at: http://www.groupstudy.com/form/read.php?f=7&i=59581&t=59574 -------------------------------------------------- FAQ, list archives, and subscription info: http://www.groupstudy.com/list/cisco.html Report misconduct and Nondisclosure violations to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
