Open your browser and go to the IP address of the ASA device (you should use the HTTPS protocol):ħ. Save your configuration using the write command and reload the device.Ħ. Enable the http server and identify the management station that will be used to configure the appliance:ĥ. Configure ASA to load ASDM at next reboot using the asdm image flash:ASDM FILENAME command:ģ. Copy the downloaded ASDM image file to your firewall using TFTP:Ģ. Next, you need to enable ASDM on your device. It has an easy-to-use Web-based management interface and enables network administrators to quickly configure, monitor, and troubleshoot Cisco firewall appliances.īefore enabling ASDM on your ASA device, you need to obtain the ASDM image. ASA Security Device Manager (ASDM) is a configuration tool included with the ASA.