Secure Firewall 1210/20 ASA Getting Started

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Log Into ASDM

Updated: March 16, 2026

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Overview

How to log into ASDM on the Secure Firewall 1210/20 using the default HTTPS URL so you can manage and configure ASA through the ASDM interface.

Launch ASDM so you can configure the ASA.

Procedure

1.

Enter one of the following URLs in your browser.

  • https://192.168.1.1 —Inside interface IP address.You can connect to the inside address on any inside switch port (Ethernet1/2 and higher).

  • https://192.168.45.1 —Management 1/1 interface IP address.

Note

Be sure to specify https://.

The Cisco ASDM web page appears. You may see browser security warnings because the ASA does not have a certificate installed; you can safely ignore these warnings and visit the web page.
2.

Click Install ASDM Launcher.
3.

Follow the onscreen instructions to launch ASDM.

The Cisco ASDM-IDM Launcher appears.
4.

Leave the username and password fields empty, and click OK.

The main ASDM window appears.