Ubuntu – Managing Cisco Devices via Serial / Rollover Cable
Nov17

Ubuntu – Managing Cisco Devices via Serial / Rollover Cable

KB ID 0000400  Problem A while back I ran though “Managing Cisco ASA devices via the ASDM with Ubuntu”, I prefer to work at command line, with a new firewall my only choice is via the console port, In a windows environment I can fire up Hyperterminal and I’m away. With Linux there a couple of things to do first. Solution Step 1 (Get the Serial / RS232 / COM Port working) As pictured above, this is being done on my...

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Ubuntu – Initial Setup, Restricted Extras, Screenlets and Cairo Dock
Nov17

Ubuntu – Initial Setup, Restricted Extras, Screenlets and Cairo Dock

KB ID 0000407 Problem You have taken the plunge and installed Ubuntu, what are you going to do next? Here’s some stuff to make your experience a little bit better. Solution Restricted Extras installs flash, Java, Some Codec Packs and the Microsoft core font pack. Screenlets are a collection of desktop Gadgets/Widgets. And Cairo dock is a customisable screen dock/launch pad for your applications. Related Articles, References,...

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AnyConnect Error: ‘The AnyConnect package on the secure gateway could not be located’
Nov17

AnyConnect Error: ‘The AnyConnect package on the secure gateway could not be located’

KB ID 0000406  Problem While attempting to connect to a Cisco firewall with a Linux client (In my case Ubuntu 10.10,) using AnyConnect you see the following error. Or on MAC OSX Error: Cisco AnyConnect VPN Client The AnyConnect package on the secure gateway could not be located. You may be experiencing network connectivity issues. Please try connecting again. Note: You may also see this error on a Mac OSX, or a Windows CE machine....

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