Backup and Restore a Cisco Firewall.
KB ID 0000076 Problem There are many different versions of PIX and ASA Firewalls. So, if you want to get a backup of the configuration and save it elsewhere, (so in the event of a failure, (or more likely someone tinkering and breaking the firewall)). you will be able to recall and restore that configuration. By far the easiest method is to use a TFTP server – and it works on ALL versions, so learn it once and use it many...
Manage your Cisco Firewall from your Windows Mobile Device
KB ID 0000158 Problem You have a new windows mobile device and your bored! – well not really, I hope I never have to do this in anger but, It was an exercise in proving it can be done 🙂 Solution Before you start you need to ensure the following has been done, 1. The firewall in question needs an RSA Key generating on it, (on the firewall issue the following command “crypto key generate rsa” {without the quotes}. 2....
Cisco IOS and ASA Showing the Config Without the ‘More’ Breaks/Pauses
KB ID 0001017 Problem When looking at a router, switch or firewall running config, it will usually display a page at a time, you can page down with the space bar, or line down with the Enter/Return key. Normally that’s fine, but what if you want to capture (take a quick backup,) of the config? If you do that, and page down you get a copy of the config that looks like this; –More– Yes, you can delete...
Cisco – Using a Mini USB Console Cable
KB ID 0001073 Problem A colleague asked me if I had a USB console cable, because the switch he was working on had a failed RJ45 console port. I thought it was just the same cable that charged my phone (USB A to micro USB). But it isn’t, it’s mini USB. I thought, that might happen to me at some point, and rather than carry yet another cable I got onto eBay and got a female micro USB to male mini USB converter for about...