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Cisco ASDM User Guide
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Chapter 4 Before You Start
Starting ASDM
This command also appears in each context configuration for information only; you cannot enter this
command in a context.
• To set the mode to routed, enter the following command:
hostname(config)# no firewall transparent
Starting ASDM
This section describes how to start ASDM according to one of the following methods:
• Downloading the ASDM Launcher, page 4-6
• Starting ASDM from the ASDM Launcher, page 4-6
• Using ASDM in Demo Mode, page 4-7
• Starting ASDM from a Web Browser, page 4-8
Downloading the ASDM Launcher
The ASDM Launcher is for Windows only. The ASDM Launcher avoids double authentication and
certificate dialog boxes, launches more quickly, and caches previously entered IP addresses and
usernames.
To download the ASDM launcher, perform the following steps:
Step 1 On the ASDM Welcome screen, click the applicable button to download the ASDM Launcher
installation file.
Step 2 Double-click the asdm-launcher.exe file.
Note In transparent firewall mode, enter the management IP address. Be sure to enter https, not http.
Step 3 Click OK or Yes to all prompts, including the name and password prompt. Leave the name and password
blank.
The installer downloads to your computer.
Step 4 Run the installer to install the ASDM Launcher.
Starting ASDM from the ASDM Launcher
To start ASDM from the ASDM Launcher, perform the following steps:
Step 1 Double-click the Cisco ASDM Launcher shortcut on your desktop, or open it from the Start menu.
Alternatively, from the ASDM Welcome screen, you can click Run Startup Wizard to configure
ASDM.