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What is a Cisco ASA 5500 AnyConnect license?
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A Cisco ASA 5500 AnyConnect license grants secure remote access by enabling the AnyConnect VPN client on ASA firewalls, delivering SSL and IPsec connectivity for endpoint users.
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What types of AnyConnect licenses are available for ASA 5500 series?
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The ASA 5500 series supports AnyConnect Essentials (limited features, up to 2 VPN sessions) and AnyConnect Premium (full SSL/IPsec, unlimited sessions) licenses.
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How many AnyConnect Premium licenses can I deploy on an ASA 5500?
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Cisco ASA 5500 devices support up to 250 concurrent AnyConnect Premium sessions per license, depending on platform capacity and performance limits.
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What features are included in AnyConnect Premium vs. Essentials?
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AnyConnect Premium offers full SSL and IPsec VPN, web security, posture assessment and advanced endpoint telemetry; Essentials provides basic SSL VPN access.
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How do I activate an AnyConnect license on ASA 5500?
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Activate AnyConnect on ASA 5500 by registering your device in Cisco Smart Software Manager, obtaining a license token, and applying it with the 'license smart reservation' CLI commands.
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Does ASA 5500 AnyConnect require Cisco Smart Licensing?
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Yes, Cisco Smart Licensing centralizes AnyConnect license management, replacing legacy PAKs and enabling real-time compliance and usage reporting.
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Can I upgrade from AnyConnect Essentials to Premium on ASA 5500?
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Yes, you can upgrade by purchasing a Premium license token in Smart Software Manager and applying it to your ASA to unlock advanced features.
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How can I verify my AnyConnect license status on ASA 5500?
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Use the CLI command 'show license status' or 'show webvpn anyconnect licenses' to display active AnyConnect license details and session counts.
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What is AnyConnect Flex licensing on ASA 5500?
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AnyConnect Flex Licensing allows site-based seat pools, enabling shared access across multiple ASA devices with flexible allocation and centralized management.
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Can I transfer an AnyConnect license between ASA 5500 devices?
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Yes, you can transfer licenses in Cisco Smart Software Manager by unassigning the token from the source ASA and reassigning it to the target ASA.
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How do I renew my AnyConnect license for ASA 5500?
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Renew AnyConnect licenses by purchasing a new token via Cisco Sales or partner, then update your Smart Account to reflect the extended entitlement.
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Are software updates included with AnyConnect licenses on ASA 5500?
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AnyConnect software updates require an active Cisco Support contract (SMARTnet); licenses alone do not cover updates or major version upgrades.
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What is the pricing model for ASA 5500 AnyConnect licenses?
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Pricing is based on license type (Essentials vs. Premium), session count and contract term; contact Cisco or a certified partner for accurate quotes.
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Can I add additional AnyConnect seats on ASA 5500 mid-contract?
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Yes, you can purchase and apply additional license tokens at any time through Cisco Smart Software Manager to increase your licensed session count.
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What troubleshooting steps help resolve AnyConnect license errors?
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Verify token assignment, ensure date/time synchronization, check Smart Agent connectivity, and confirm ASA can reach Cisco Smart Licensing servers.
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Does an ASA 5500 platform limit AnyConnect performance with Premium licenses?
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Performance depends on the ASA 5500 model, CPU and throughput; ensure the platform supports the required SSL VPN throughput and session capacity.
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How do I deploy clientless AnyConnect sessions with ASA 5500 licenses?
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Enable clientless SSL VPN in the ASA configuration and assign the AnyConnect Essentials or Premium license to allow web-only access without installing client software.
