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Configuring the PIX 501
The PIX 501 comes with a factory default configuration that meets the needs of most broadband
networking environments. The factory default configuration on the PIX 501 protects your inside
network from any unsolicited traffic. It is configured to use DHCP on the outside interface to acquire its
IP address. A default DHCP server address pool is included for hosts on the inside interface.
PDM contains a Startup Wizard that lets you easily change settings to suit your needs.
Instances in which it might be necessary to change or make additional changes to the default
configuration include the following:
• To create administrative and Telnet passwords
We highly recommend that you change the administrative and Telnet passwords from their
Note
default settings to secure the administration of your PIX Firewall.
• To configure Point-to-Point Protocol over Ethernet (PPPoE) or a static IP address for an outside
interface
• To configure VPN and Auto Update features
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PDM Startup Wizard
The PIX 501 contains an integrated configuration
utility called Cisco PIX Device Manager (PDM). PDM
is a web browser-based configuration tool designed to
help you set up, configure, and monitor the
PIX Firewall. PDM is preinstalled on the PIX 501.
To access PDM, make sure JavaScript and Java are
enabled in your web browser. For best performance,
we recommend that you use Microsoft Internet
Explorer 5.5 or a higher release. Refer to the Cisco
PIX Device Manager Installation Guide for more
information on the operating system and Web
browser environments supported by PDM.
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