Updating the AnyConnect client for Deployment from the Cisco ASA 5500
Jun15

Updating the AnyConnect client for Deployment from the Cisco ASA 5500

KB ID 0000704  Problem Your ASA will (by default) update your AnyConnect clients to the latest client software when they connect. However you need to supply the ASA with the updated packages first. Solution 1. Download the latest AnyConnect client package, from Cisco. The one you want will have a file extension of .pkg AnyConnect 4 AnyConnect 3 2. Connect to the ASDM > Configuration > Remote Access VPN > Network (Client)...

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Cisco VPN Client Connects but no traffic will Pass
Sep08

Cisco VPN Client Connects but no traffic will Pass

Note: May also be asked as, Client VPN connects but cannot ping anything behind the Firewall. KB ID 0000199 Problem If I had a pound for every time I’ve seen this either in the wild, or asked in a forum, I would be minted! In nearly every case the problem is NAT related. In most cases, If the person launching the VPN client is behind a device that is performing NAT, (Home Router, Access Point, Firewall, etc) then the device will...

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Cisco – Cannot Connect to the ASA FirePOWER Module
May10

Cisco – Cannot Connect to the ASA FirePOWER Module

KB ID 0001182 Problem There’s an alarming amount of people who have contacted me about this error; Cannot connect the the ASA FirePOWER module. Cannot connect the the ASA FirePOWER module.. Check that it is correctly configured and on the network. It’s also possible that the management address is being translated by NAT. Please verify the IP address/Hostname and port. Note: If you have just updated or re-imaged the SFR...

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Cisco ASDM and Windows 10
Feb01

Cisco ASDM and Windows 10

KB ID 0001150 Problem Most of the time I’m on my mac for work, but sometimes when the ADSM fails, I switch to a windows VM (in VMware Fusion). I recently upgraded to Windows 10, and for the most part that’s been a painless process. I did notice though, that when I try to run the ADSM, it will let me install the software, then sit there doing nothing? Note: Also see, ASDM on Windows 10: ‘Cannot find Javaw.exe?’...

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Build a PIX Firewall for your test network
Nov17

Build a PIX Firewall for your test network

Working with GNS3 and PEMU – (Part 2) KB ID 0000662  Problem In Part 1 we installed and Licensed our Virtual PIX, now we will give it an IP address and get the firewalls web management console running. To complete this procedure you will need to, 1. Have a TFTP server up and running (CLICK HERE). 2. Know how to connect to a Cisco Firewall (CLICK HERE). Solution Step 1 (Add an interface to your host machine) 1. On your host PC/VM...

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