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Cisco ASA 5500 Series Configuration Guide using ASDM
Chapter 16 Completing Interface Configuration (Transparent Mode, 8.3 and Earlier)
Completing Interface Configuration in Transparent Mode (8.3 and Earlier)
Valid values are from 1000 to 3600000 milliseconds. The default is zero. A configured time enables the
detection of unavailable neighbors. Shorter times enable detection more quickly; however, very short
configured times are not recommended in normal IPv6 operation.
Step 5 Click Apply.
Completing Interface Configuration in Transparent Mode (8.3
and Earlier)
This section includes tasks to complete the interface configuration for all models in transparent mode.
Note For multiple context mode, complete the tasks in this section in the context execution space. In the
Configuration > Device List pane, double-click the context name under the active device IP address.
This section includes the following topics:
• Task Flow for Completing Interface Configuration, page 16-9
• Configuring General Interface Parameters, page 16-10
• Configuring a Management Interface (ASA 5510 and Higher), page 16-11
• Configuring the MAC Address and MTU, page 16-15
• Allowing Same Security Level Communication, page 16-17
Task Flow for Completing Interface Configuration
Step 1 Complete the procedures in the “Starting Interface Configuration (ASA 5510 and Higher)” section on
page 12-12 or the “Starting ASA 5505 Interface Configuration” section on page 13-6.
Step 2 (Multiple context mode) In the Configuration > Device List pane, double-click the context name under
the active device IP address.
Step 3 Configure general interface parameters, including the interface name and security level. See the
“Configuring General Interface Parameters” section on page 16-10.
Step 4 (Optional) Configure a management interface. See the “Configuring a Management Interface (ASA 5510
and Higher)” section on page 16-11.
Step 5 (Optional) Configure the MAC address and the MTU. See the “Configuring the MAC Address and
MTU” section on page 16-15.
Step 6 (Optional) Allow same security level communication, either by allowing communication between two
interfaces or by allowing traffic to enter and exit the same interface. See the “Allowing Same Security
Level Communication” section on page 16-17.