Using the Cisco
SDM
LAN Connections
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Cisco Router and Security Device
Manager
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What Is Cisco SDM?
Embedded web-based management tool
Provides intelligent wizards to enable quicker and easier
deployments and does not require knowledge of Cisco IOS CLI or
security expertise
Tools for more advanced users:
ACL editor
VPN crypto map editor
Cisco IOS CLI preview
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Supported Cisco Routers and Cisco IOS
Software Releases
Cisco SDM is supported on a number of Cisco router
platforms and Cisco IOS Software releases.
Always verify Cisco SDM router and Cisco IOS release
support at www.cisco.com/go/sdm.
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Configuring Your Router to Support SDM
1. Enable the HTTP and HTTPS servers on your router.
2. Create a user account defined with privilege level 15 (enable
privileges).
3. Configure SSH and Telnet for local login and privilege level 15.
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SDM Startup
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Cisco SDM Main Window Layout and
Navigation
Menu Bar
Toolbar
Router
Information
Configuration
Overview
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Cisco SDM Wizards
LAN configuration: Configure LAN interfaces and
DHCP
WAN configuration: Configure PPP, Frame Relay, and
HDLC WAN interfaces
Firewall
VPN
Security audit: Perform a router security audit, with a
button for router lockdown
IPS: Intrusion prevention system
QoS: Quality of service
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Summary
Cisco SDM is a useful tool for configuring Cisco access routers.
Cisco SDM contains several easy-to-use wizards for efficient
configuration of Cisco access routers.
Cisco SDM allows you to customize Cisco access router
configurations using advanced features.
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