But I believe his question is: does he have to pay to go from 4.x to 5.x? I
don't believe so (please correct me if I'm wrong).
Also, a PIX 515R is a great deal. They are now allowed to have 3 ports, you
just have to get a new license code (free).
One thing I'm curious about: Has anyone tried to install a non-Cisco part
number NIC? I mean, they're just Intel NICs...
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"Todd Plambeck" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote in message
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> You can upgrade 5.1 and 5.2 Pix Software to support ipsec 56k DES for
> free ( if you have a cisco login ( reseller, consultant, or customer )).
> The 3DES license has a charge around $1200.00. If you purchase this pix
> off of ebay you will need to upgrade the PIX Software to 5.1 or 5.2
> ( 4.x does not support ipsec ) you will also need 32meg of ram.
> hope this helps.
>
> Todd
>
> whatshakin wrote:
>
> > OK guys,What's the deal with the PIX licensing structure and IOS
> > upgrade process? Looking on CCO, I found docs that mention needing to
> > register with TAC to get IPsec functionality in your PIX. Does anyone
> > know whether this registration costs money? The reason I ask is I am
> > contemplating buying a used PIX off eBay and I want to be sure I can
> > get IPSec functionality without it costing an arm and a leg...the PIX
> > will cost me enough already! I need to know that if I purchase say a
> > PIX 520/515 with 4.X IOS, what the cost will be to upgrade it to 5.X
> > with IPSec features? This will be the deciding factor of whether I
> > buy one that has everything already (means waiting until one shows up)
> > for buying one right away and upgrading it to get the features I
> > want. Thanks a lot.
>
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