Cisco ASA 5506-X Configuration Manual page 410

Configuring the ASA IPS module
Detailed Steps
Command
Step 1 Session to the IPS module according to
Sessioning to the Module from the ASA,
page 18-10.
Step 2
setup
Example:
sensor# setup
Configuring the Security Policy on the ASA IPS Module
This section describes how to configure the ASA IPS module application.
Detailed Steps
Access the ASA IPS module CLI using one of the following methods:
Step 1
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Step 2 Configure the IPS security policy according to the IPS documentation.
To access all documents related to IPS, go to:
http://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/support/security/ips-4200-series-sensors/products-documentation-roadm
aps-list.html
f you configure virtual sensors, you identify one of the sensors as the default. If the ASA does not specify
Step 3
a virtual sensor name in its configuration, the default sensor is used.
When you are done configuring the ASA IPS module, exit the IPS software by entering the following
Step 4
command:
sensor# exit
If you sessioned to the ASA IPS module from the ASA, you return to the ASA prompt.
What to Do Next
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Cisco ASA Series Firewall CLI Configuration Guide
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Session from the ASA to the ASA IPS module. See
page 18-10.
Connect to the IPS management interface using SSH. If you did not change it, the default
management IP address is 192.168.1.2. The default username is cisco, and the default password is
cisco. See Information About Management Access, page 18-4
management interface.
For the ASA in multiple context mode, see
page 18-13.
For the ASA in single context mode, see
Purpose
Runs the setup utility for initial configuration of the ASA IPS
module. You are prompted for basic settings. For the default
gateway, specify the IP address of the upstream router. See
Connecting the ASA IPS Management Interface, page 18-7
understand the requirements for your network. The default setting
of the ASA management IP address will not work.
Sessioning to the Module from the ASA,
Assigning Virtual Sensors to a Security Context,
Diverting Traffic to the ASA IPS module, page
Chapter 18 ASA IPS Module
for more information about the
to
18-15.