This chapter provides you with the necessary information to use the ASDM Startup Wizard to perform the initial configuration of your network. There are three major sections in this chapter. This chapter addresses the following topics:
This chapter is a step-by-step procedure explaining how to use the ASDM Startup Wizard to set up the initial configuration for your ASA/PIX Security Appliance. These steps are intended to show you how to achieve secure connectivity to the Internet. After completing these steps, you will have access to the Internet. In addition, you will be protected from both Internet-sourced attacks against the hosts on the inside of your network and denial-of-service (DoS) attacks against your firewall. Chapter 6, "Deploying Web and Mail Services," covers how to configure ASDM to advertise and secure public services such as web servers and e-mail. |