3. Use the Cisco.com Credentials page to configure your Cisco.com account credentials.
A valid Cisco.com account is required to download the latest firmware image from Cisco.com, validate the security license, and check for signature updates from Cisco’s signature server for IPS, Application Control, and Anti-Virus. If you do not already have one, go to https:// tools.cisco.com/RPF/register/register.do by clicking the Create a Cisco.com Account link to register a Cisco.com account.
• Username: Enter the username of your Cisco.com account.
• Password: Enter the password of your Cisco.com account.
If you can access the Internet, the Setup Wizard will validate your Cisco.com account credentials through the Internet after you click Next.
If you cannot access the Internet, the Setup Wizard will assume that your Cisco.com account credentials are valid and proceed to next step.
NOTE: You can configure your Cisco.com account credentials on the Device Management > Cisco Services & Support > Cisco.com Account page after the Setup Wizard is complete. See Configuring Cisco.com Account, page 356.
5. If your Cisco.com account credentials are invalid, click OK to return to the Cisco.com Credentials page. Correct your Cisco.com account credentials and then click Next to verify them again.
6. If your Cisco.com account credentials are valid, proceed to the Upgrade Firmware page.