This section describes how to install the security license or renew the security license before it expires. A valid security license is required to activate security services and to support SSLVPN with mobile devices such as smart phones and tablets.
Note You can also validate the security license by using the Setup Wizard. See Validating Security License, page 21.
1. Contact your Cisco reseller to purchase a license. The series number, PID, and UDI of your device are required to apply for a license. You can find these information from the Status > Dashboard page or from the Device Management > License Management page.
2. Log in to the Configuration Utility.
3. Click Device Management > License Management.
4. To install the security license, click the Install icon. Other option: If the security license is installed, you can click the Renew icon to renew the security license before it expires. Choose the license type from the License Type drop-down list:
• License Code (PAK) from Cisco.com: Automatically retrieves and installs the license on the security appliance from the Cisco server. If you choose this option, enter the following information. These credentials are required for the security appliance to authenticate to the Cisco server.
– License Code: Enter the license code (PAK).
– Cisco.com Login: Enter the username of your Cisco.com account.
– Cisco.com Password: Enter the password of your Cisco.com account.
– Email Address: Enter the registered email address to receive the PAK.
• License File download from Cisco.com: Installs a security license that was previously downloaded to your PC. If you choose this option, click Browse to locate and select the license file from your PC.
NOTE: Make sure that the security appliance is set to the current time, or the license will not install properly. See Configuring System Time.
5. Check the box of Click here if you accept with SEULA to accept the SEULA (Software End User License Agreement) requirements. You can click the SEULA link to see the detailed SEULA requirements on Cisco.com.
6. Click Validate License to validate the security license on your security appliance.
After the license is installed or renewed, the expiration date of the security license is updated immediately. The security services are activated by the security license.