Configuring an IPS
In this section, you will learn how to implement an IPS on a Cisco IOS router to scan and filter inbound traffic to the corporate network. As with the previous hands-on exercises, we will be using the Cisco Packet Tracer application to simulate a Cisco environment.
Before building the lab environment, the following are a couple of important factors:
- In the lab topology, use Cisco 1941 routers and Cisco 2960 switches.
- Use straight-through cables to interconnect each device as shown in the network diagram.
Once the Cisco Packet Tracer application is installed on your computer, please build the following network topology for this lab exercise:
Figure 14.18 – Cisco IPS lab topology
As shown in the preceding diagram, the HQ router is connected to the 192.168.1.0/24 network, which represents an internal corporate network. The objective is to configure the HQ router to also function as an IPS to scan and filter inbound...
