Configure ASDM Access for the ASA Services Module
When prompted, confirm that you want to convert the existing configuration to be the admin context. You
are then prompted to reload the ASA.
Examples
The following configuration converts the firewall mode to transparent mode, configures the Management 0/0
interface, and enables ASDM for a management host:
firewall transparent
interface management 0/0
ip address 192.168.1.1 255.255.255.0
nameif management
security-level 100
no shutdown
dhcpd address 192.168.1.2-192.168.1.254 management
dhcpd enable management
http server enable
http 192.168.1.0 255.255.255.0 management
Related Topics
Restore the Factory Default Configuration, on page 17
Set the Firewall Mode
Access the Appliance Console, on page 1
Start ASDM, on page 15
Configure ASDM Access for the ASA Services Module
Because the ASASM does not have physical interfaces, it does not come pre-configured for ASDM access;
you must configure ASDM access using the CLI on the ASASM. To configure the ASASM for ASDM access,
perform the following steps.
Before You Begin
Assign a VLAN interface to the ASASM according to ASASM quick start guide.
Procedure
Step 1
Connect to the ASASM and access global configuration mode.
Step 2
(Optional) Enable transparent firewall mode:
firewall transparent
This command clears your configuration.
Step 3
Do one of the following to configure a management interface, depending on your mode:
• Routed mode—Configure an interface in routed mode:
CLI Book 1: Cisco ASA Series General Operations CLI Configuration Guide, 9.5
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interface vlan number
Getting Started