Activation Key Problem

[talha_490]

The current activation key has the support of DES. we have to upgrade it for 3DES and AES.

Can i get the acivation Key from Cisco for free?

Would that activation Key be a Demo version or not?

Do i need to purchase the Activation Key from Cisco?

[jmia · Accepted solution]

If you go here:

https://tools.cisco.com/SWIFT/Licensing/jsp/formGenerator/Pix3DesMsgDisplay.jsp

And follow the instruction, you should be ok.

Hope this helps and please rate posts!!

[scheikhnajib · Accepted solution]

Mate,

By default, all PIX units will ship with DES only and in order to get the 3DES/AES you need to use the 3DES/AES activation page on Cisco's website.

This is done by Cisco to make sure that you are not using high end cryptography in a dodgy country :-) and it's for free, all you need is the serial number of your PIX.

The activation key is a set of characters that you will enter in your PIX by using the "Activation-key" command and once you reboot your PIX you will have the high end encryption.

Cheers.

S.