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The FMC management interface is pre-configured to accept an IPv4 address assigned by DHCP, but failing to
obtain a DHCP lease, the management interface uses a fallback IPv4 address of192.168.45.45. Or, if you are
connecting to an FMC for the first time after performing a System Restore and you chose to retain license and
network settings, the IP address is the same as it was before you performed the System Restore. Ensure that
you have established one of the following methods of accessing the appliance before proceeding:
—
If your network does not use DHCP and your PC cannot reach the fallback address (or the address retained
in a System Restore), we recommend you perform the initial setup by connecting a computer directly to
the FMC's physical management interface as described in
Using the Management Interface, page
—
If your local DHCP will assign an address to the FMC, use a keyboard and monitor to set up the appliance;
see
Access the Firepower Management Center Using a Keyboard and Monitor, page
Perform the initial configuration process; see
page
7.
Optionally use the Smart License pop-up dialog to configure Smart Licensing. See
page
9.
Once you complete the Initial setup process, you can optionally configure the FMC for Serial or Serial over LAN
(SOL) access; see
After you complete setup, you will use the Firepower Management Center's web interface to perform most
management and analysis tasks for your deployment. For more information, see
Recommendations, page
Access the Firepower Management Center Using the Management
Interface
The FMC management interface is pre-configured to accept an IPv4 address assigned by DHCP, but in scenarios
where no DHCP is involved, the management interface uses the IPv4 address 192.168.45.45. Or, if you are
connecting to an FMC for the first time after performing a System Restore and you chose to retain license and
network settings, the IP address is the same as it was before you performed the System Restore.
Before You Begin:
Configure a local computer, which must not be connected to the Internet, with the following network settings:
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IP address: 192.168.45.2
—
netmask: 255.255.255.0
—
default gateway: 192.168.45.1
Determine the IP address assigned to the management interface of the FMC:
—
If you are connecting to an FMC for the first time after performing a System Restore (see
Firepower Management Center to Factory Defaults, page 22
settings, the IP address is the same as it was before you performed the System Restore.
—
Otherwise the FMC management interface IP address is 192.168.45.45.
Procedure
1.
Using the supplied Ethernet cable, connect the network interface on the preconfigured computer directly to
the management interface on the appliance.
Confirm that the link LED is on for both the network interface on the local computer and the management
interface on the appliance.
Cisco Firepower Management Center Getting Started Guide
5.
Redirecting Console Output, page 19
17.
Installation and Initial Setup for Versions 6.5+
Access the Firepower Management Center
Firepower Management Center Initial Configuration Wizard,
and
Setting Up Lights-Out Management, page
) and you chose to retain license and network
6.
Smart Licensing Dialog,
Administration
Restoring a
20.
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