Cisco ASA stands for Adaptive Security Appliance.In brief, It is a security device that combines firewall, antivirus, intrusion prevention, and virtual private network (VPN) capabilities. It can be used as a security solution for both small and large networks. This post is applicable for adding any versions of Cisco ASA 8.2,8.3,8.4 on GNS3.
Before we begin.,Please make sure that you have below items in your machine.
1.Download & Install GNS3
http://www.gns3.net/download
2.Cisco ASA 8.4 ISO image(valid)
http://www.mediafire.com/download.php?ssadit26tl3llms
or
https://rapidshare.com/files/2538881267/asa.zip
Now Let's assume that, you have installed GNS3 on your machine.
Steps to be Followed,
Step 1:- Download the ASA image & Extract them. Copy the extracted image & Paste them to GNS3 Images Directory.
Ex: C:\Users\<user name>\GNS3\images\
Step 2:- Open GNS3 --> go to edit---> Preferrence ----> QEMU---> QEMU VMs
Step 3:- Click New ---->Select QEMU VM type ---> ASA 8.4(2) ----> Next Button.
Step 4:- Give whatever name you want to assign to ASA.
Step 5:- Assign RAM size for the ASA. (>=1024MB)
Step 6:- Browse the Boot ISO files, which we have pasted in GNS3 images Directory.
Step 7 :- Press Ok, Then Drag Cisco ASA Image to Workspace.
Step 8 :- Right Click ASA image ----> Press Start button.
Step 9:- Go to Console view--> If everything is perfect, It will start booting. In case any issues, add your comments. After booting process, it will go to enable prompt of ASA.
Step 10:- Type enable ---> and press enter, in the password prompt. To check the Cisco ASA version & License Information. Type " Show Version" Command.
Step 11:- Now ASA is loaded with Default License Key, which has limited features. Issue the following commands, to install the New License Key.
Step 12:- Go to Configure Terminal ---> type "activation-key 0xb23bcf4a 0x1c713b4f 0x7d53bcbc 0xc4f8d09c 0x0e24c6b6" ---------> Write -----> Reload.
Step 13:- Wait for 15-20 mins roughly, it could take more time. During the reboot, it will take some more time for Key Validation Phase. Wait for some time.
Step 14:- Now Your ASA is ready with the New License Installed.
That's All Guys..!! If you face any issues in the process, do let me know..!!
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