Install and Configure an HP UPS Network Module
KB ID 0000813 Problem I installed one of these a couple of weeks ago, and there’s some good documentation with the module itself so installing it into the UPS and giving it an IP address was easy, getting the right client software to talk to it was a pain. Solution Configure the Network Module 1. Physically install the module in the UPS, it’s fixed with two screws and you can install it with the UPS powered on. 2. It takes a...
PIX 506E and 501 Firewall Image and PDM Upgrade
KB ID 0000065 Problem Note: PIX 515E and above, can still be upgraded to version 8.0(4) click here for details Some people will wonder why I’m bothering to write this up, but the truth is, there are LOADS of older PIX firewalls out there in the wild, and all the PIX 501’s and 506E’s that are being retired from corporate use are being bought on ebay, or being put on IT departments test benches. This page deals with...
Set up a PIX Firewall with the PDM
KB ID 0000217 Problem The following procedure is a complete run though on setting up a Cisco PIX Firewall (PIX 501, 506, 506E, 515, 515E, 520, 525, or 535) via the HTTPS GUI front end (PDM). Note: the PDM will only work with firewall operating systems BEFORE version 7.x.(x). Therefore PIX platforms that are 515E, 525 or 535 should be running version 7.x(x) or above and should be web managed via the ASDM. Unless you are out of support...
Cisco PIX 500 – IPSEC Site to Site VPNs (v6)
KB ID 0000611 Problem Note: This is for firewalls running an operating system BEFORE version 7, if you have an PIX running version 7 or above go here instead. I’ll run though he commands first and then the configuration from PDM at the end. Solution PIX 500: Configure a site to site VPN from command line 1. Connect to the PIX, go to “enable mode”, then to “Configure terminal mode” User Access...
RDP to Multiple Servers with a Cisco PIX/ASA Firewall
KB ID 0000167 Problem WARNING: Allowing RDP traffic from ‘any’ IP this is a monumentally bad idea, ONLY allow RDP traffic from trusted hosts/networks, or better still, limit RDP to clients/locations the have their traffic protected by VPN. You want to connect via “Remote Desktop” to multiple servers behind your firewall. To do this you have three options. Note: This is an old article that refers to ‘pre...