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Chapter 6 PIX 525
Installing the PIX 525
Step 2
Connect the cable so that you have either a DB-9 or DB-25 connector on one end as required by the serial
port for your computer, and the other end is the RJ-45 connector as shown in
Note
Use the Console port to connect a computer to enter configuration commands. Locate the serial
cable from the accessory kit. The serial cable assembly consists of a null modem cable with
RJ-45 connectors, and one DB-9 connector and a DB-25 connector.
Step 3
Connect the RJ-45 serial cable connector to the PIX 525 console connector and connect the other end to
the serial port connector on your computer.
Figure 6-5
PIX 525 Rear Panel
Step 4
Connect the outside network cable to the remaining Ethernet port. Refer to the
for information on how to configure the ports.
Note
The inside or outside network connections can be made to any available interface port on the
PIX 525. If you are only using the ETHERNET 0 and ETHERNET 1 ports, connect the inside
network cable to the interface connector marked ETHERNET 0
or
ETHERNET 1.
Step 5
If you need to install an optional circuit board, refer to the
“Installing a Circuit Board in the PIX 525”
. If you need to install memory, refer to the
“Installing a Memory Upgrade” section
for more information.
Note
It is not necessary to remove the chassis cover of the PIX 525 to access the circuit boards or
memory.
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10/100 ETHERNET 1
10/100 ETHERNET 0
USB
CONSOLE
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PC terminal adapter DB-9
Console
port (RJ-45)
RJ-45 to
DB-9 or DB-25
serial cable
(null-modem)
