Cisco 5525 Software Download
Kathy Douds
Midsize businesses protecting the Internet edge require the same level of protection as large, enterprise networks. You require enterprise-strength security, but purchasing a firewall that was built to handle the performance needs and budget of a large enterprise would be unnecessary and a waste of company resources. You need a firewall that provides the performance you need at a price you can afford, without compromising security.
The Cisco ASA 5525-X, 5545-X, and 5555-X are next-generation midrange security appliances that use the Cisco SecureX framework for a context-aware approach to security that delivers multiple security services, multigigabit performance, flexible interface options, and redundant power supplies - all in a compact 1-RU form factor. These appliances optionally provide additional broad and deep network security through an array of integrated cloud- and software-based security services that utilize identity for security policy selection, with no need for additional hardware modules. They are built on the same proven security platform as the rest of the ASA family of security appliances, and have been designed to deliver superior performance for exceptional operational efficiency.
I have a T-40 that I am trying to create a BOVPN to a vendor's Cisco ASA 5525. First I have been pointed toward two different articles on the Watchguard site. One shows a "typical" Gateway/Tunnel config and the other shows using a Virtual Interface. I am not sure what the difference is and which way is preferable.
I have been asked by the vendor to use NAT to mask my unfortunate use of 192.168.1.x and I believe I have it setup correctly. Phase 1 is negotiating correctly. Phase two will not and I am seeing a message in my VPN diagnostics that says:
You can turn on diagnostic logging for IKE which may show something more to help understand this:
In WSM Policy Manager: Setup -> Logging -> Diagnostic Log Level -> VPN -> IKE
In the Web UI: System -> Logging -> Settings
Set the slider to Information or higher
I've only ever seen "Invalid Address Type" pop up when 1-To-1 NAT or DNAT are in use on the BOVPN tunnel. Since you're masking some of this, I'd suggest opening a support case so we can see the whole thing without the mask.
The Cisco ASA 5525-X offers increased throughput, better interface density, and the ability to run services like IPS, AVC (Application Visibility and Control), WSE (Web Security Essentials), etc., without requiring a separate hardware module. Additionally, the ASA 5525-X includes a hardware chip to speed up IPS signature execution (for both default and custom signatures).
Refer to the table below for a detailed comparison between the ASA 5520 and ASA 5525-X. Customers can also upgrade to the Cisco ASA 5545-X, which provides the option of dual power supplies in addition to better performance and scaling.
The Cisco ASA 5512-X and ASA 5515-X offer increased throughput, better interface density, and the ability to run services like IPS, AVC (Application Visibility and Control), WSE (Web Security Essentials), etc., without requiring a separate hardware module. Customers can choose the ASA 5512-X if they do not want high availability, which comes as a default option on the ASA 5515-X.
I have been working in my lab (more like a big office) on getting a Cisco ASA5525 and an Aruba 650 point to point tunnel working using ikev2. They seem to talk but its hard to say where the problem might lay. I am new to Aruba and have been working with Cisco for a while. I did some debug yesterday and was able to get them to agree on their profiles. However unable to get the tunnel working. Will this even work? Pretty simple network design. I have two Cisco ASA devices and two Aruba 650 devices to work with. I have already configured the 650 to use ikev2 certs for client connections and wireless. I have attached the configurations for both devices. Security is not a concern within the configurations, just want to get it working, securing the devices is secondary for now. Thanks.
Sorry, burried in a project. Basics are below. Some erased for bevity and privacy. Cisco seems to have better debugs for phase 1 which helps to match up policy. Will say "expected" and "received". Adjust as needed.
Where I am weak is moving the certs from one Aruba to another. Cisco has the export feature for it's certs and keys. I did perform flashbackup and copied it from one to another and that seemed to work. I also had issues with the CSR on one of the Aruba's. It didn't seem to want to overwrite the old. Is there a way to delete this information? How would one clear this out when you wanted to remove a device from service? Wouldn't want told certs, keys, or even a CSR left behind?
Also if you are making configuring a CA. Make the state two letters instead of spelled out. You will save yourself a big headache. GUI only allows two letters. Command line lets you spell out. Tunnels are dynamic and not static so they match subject information in the cert. Has to be exact. Note that the 0.0.0.0 addresses above are straight out of the configs and trunicated. All certs generated with OpenSSL.
I'm trying to understand why in the Aruba ipsec-map the "dst-net" has to be a single destination subnet. What if I want to be able to access any destination via the tunnel? I cannot input "0.0.0.0 0.0.0.0" into "dst-net" on my ipsec-map.
hey dh1633pm, this is a seriously cool post - thanks, especially like your use of certificates in preference to psk. I am looking for precisely this kind of thing at the moment and I too am faced with interoperability issues, as I tend to favour the aruba products as they are all rounders, but I got a bunch of legacy backend stuff, that - lets just say - I do not have the authority or the energy to argue about internally.
Checking to see if there's any interest in two 1RU Rack Mounted Cisco Adaptive Security Appliances (ASA5525 V03) that I have managed to flash with Opnsense, and I assume pfsense would also run with no issues, if that's your preferred flavour.
Will come with opnsense installed and default credentials configured.
I needed a special cable to bypass the bootloader and change the boot order, but subsequent re-installations could be achieved via a console cable - if sticking with Opnsense then management can be via web browser.
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The Cisco ASA5525-K9 is a highly efficient and powerful firewall that offers exceptional network security for your business. A maximum stateful inspection throughput of 2 Gbps ensures lightning-fast data processing while maintaining security standards.
With a stateful inspection throughput rate of 1 Gbps in multiprotocol environments, this device provides secure defense against various threats without reducing performance. It supports up to 500000 concurrent sessions, making it suitable for demanding enterprise networks with high traffic volumes.
Cisco ASA 5525-K9 delivers superior performance with up to 2 Gbps stateful inspection throughput, 750 IPsec VPN peers, 500,000 concurrent connections and 1 expansion slot makes it ideally suited for the small, mid-size enterprises, branch offices or internet edge deployments while delivering enterprise-strength security.
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