Secure Firewall 1230/1240/1250 ASA Getting Started

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Configure a Basic Policy

Updated: March 18, 2026

Overview

Configure a basic security policy to get your firewall up and running.

Configure licensing and add onto your default configuration using ASDM wizards.

    (Optional) Change the IP address

    How to change the Secure Firewall 1230/1240/1250 management IP address when you cannot use the default ASDM addresses, so you can reach ASDM from your network.

    Log Into ASDM

    How to log into ASDM on the Secure Firewall 1230/1240/1250 using the default HTTPS URL so you can manage and configure ASA through the ASDM interface.

    Configure licensing

    Learn how to configure Smart Licensing in ASDM for Secure Firewall 1230/1240/1250 by enabling Essentials entitlements and registering the device with a Cisco Smart Software Manager token.

    Configure the ASA with the Startup Wizard

    How to use the ASDM Startup Wizard to set up a basic Secure Firewall 1230/1240/1250 configuration, including initial interface addressing, routing, and DHCP settings for inside-to-outside connectivity.