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Chapter 2 ASA 5505
Installing the Chassis
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Ethernet ports
Step 1
Connect Port 0, the outside Ethernet port, to the public network, that is, the Internet:
Note
By default, switch port 0/0 is the outside port. If needed you can change the inside and outside
ports assignments later.
Step 2
Connect your network devices with an Ethernet cable to one of the inside ports (numbered 1 through 7).
If you are connecting any PoE devices, connect them to one of the switch ports that support PoE (ports
numbered 6 and 7).
Step 3
Check the LINK LED to verify that the network devices have basic connectivity to the ASA 5505 on one
of the inside ports (numbered 0 through 7). When connectivity is established, the LINK LED on the front
panel of the ASA 5505 lights up solid green.
Figure 2-3
Connecting Cables to Network Interfaces
Step 4
Connect the power cord to the security appliance and plug the other end to the power source. For
information on powering on the chassis, see the
“Powering on the ASA 5505” section on page 2-5
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RJ-45 Ethernet ports
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RJ-45 connector
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Security
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Card Slot
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console
reset
power
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VDC
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POWER over ETHERNET
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