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Cisco ASA 5500 Series Configuration Guide using ASDM
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Starting Interface Configuration (ASA 5505)
This chapter includes tasks for starting your interface configuration for the ASA 5505, including creating
VLAN interfaces and assigning them to switch ports.
For ASA 5510 and higher configuration, see the “Feature History for ASA 5505 Interfaces” section on
page 13-16.
This chapter includes the following sections:
• Information About ASA 5505 Interfaces, page 13-1
• Licensing Requirements for ASA 5505 Interfaces, page 13-4
• Guidelines and Limitations, page 13-5
• Default Settings, page 13-5
• Starting ASA 5505 Interface Configuration, page 13-6
• Monitoring Interfaces, page 13-12
• Where to Go Next, page 13-15
• Feature History for ASA 5505 Interfaces, page 13-16
Information About ASA 5505 Interfaces
This section describes the ports and interfaces of the ASA 5505 and includes the following topics:
• Understanding ASA 5505 Ports and Interfaces, page 13-2
• Maximum Active VLAN Interfaces for Your License, page 13-2
• VLAN MAC Addresses, page 13-4
• Power over Ethernet, page 13-4
• Monitoring Traffic Using SPAN, page 13-4
• Auto-MDI/MDIX Feature, page 13-4
