How to configure the FWSM?
Configure Interfaces for FWSM —Before you can allow traffic through the FWSM, you need to configure an interface name and an IP address. You should also change the security level from the default, which is 0. If you name an interface inside, and you do not set the security level explicitly, then the FWSM sets the security level to 100.
What is the Cisco Catalyst FWSM?
Background Information The FWSM is a high-performance, space-saving, stateful firewall module that installs in the Catalyst 6500 series switches and the Cisco 7600 series routers. Firewalls protect inside networks from unauthorized access by users on an outside network.
What version of FWSM is the NetFlow command?
This command was introduced in FWSM Version 3.2 (1). Does FWSM support Netflow? Netflow is not supported in FWSM. Was this Document Helpful?
What is the purpose of the Order command in the FWSM?
This command was introduced in FWSM Version 3.2 (5) and ensures that packets are forwarded out in the same order they were received. You are unable to pass asymmetrically routed packets through the firewall.
What is the FWSM topology on Figure 3-3?
Example 3-13 refers to the topology on Figure 3-3 and assembles the fundamental commands for initial FWSM configuration. The FWSM does not have external network interfaces. All its logical interfaces are VLANs created on the underlying chassis and assigned to it through the firewall module vlan-group command (refer to Example 3-11).
Does the FWSM support the supervisor 1 or 1A?
1 The FWSM does not support the supervisor 1 or 1A. 2 When you use Catalyst OS on the supervisor, you can use any of these supported Cisco IOS software releases on the MSFC. When you use Cisco IOS software on the supervisor, you use the same release on the MSFC.
What are the external network interfaces of the FWSM?
The FWSM does not have external network interfaces. All its logical interfaces are VLANs created on the underlying chassis and assigned to it through the firewall module vlan-group command (refer to Example 3-11).