Pix 501 license limits and how to tell

[orametrix]

I have deployed a PIX-501-BUN-K9 which is limited to 10 users. I have recently deployed another PC. I am unable to browse the internet unless I reboot the pix. Is this an indication that I need to upgrade the license?

What commands can I run on the pix to verify or validate that I have reached the license limit?

[thebrom]

If you have more than 10 devices connecting to the PIX then yes.

[med_ddevlin · Accepted solution]

You can enter:

sh ver

or

sh activation-key

This will display your license that is installed on your PIX. Next to "Inside Hosts" you will see how many users license are available. You can upgrade by purchasing a 10 to 50 user license (PIX-501-SW-10-50=) for about $240 or 10 to unlimited (PIX-501-SW-10-UL=) for about $370.

To find out how many are currently in use you could enter "sho xlate count" which will state how many current translations are in use.

Please rate if this helps.

[dominic.bilodeau]

You can also type:

show local-host

This will tell you the current connection status.