Can't get SDM to work..

I have downloaded SDM on my laptop and have been trying to make it work for sometime.. doesnt like me..

I have IE & Chrome both.. I had googled and found some problems with other browsers so I have tried making IE my default browser.

I also found on web that JRE latest version sometimes doesn't work.. So, I downloaded an older version which the forum had recommended - v1.4.2_05, it still doesn't work..
right now, I have the latest version on one laptop and older on the other.. none works.

I had IOS version 12.3 for 1710 router which I have upgraded to 12.4.. still no luck...

The SDM opens the first window, lets me enter the username/password, I hear a click sound and new window shows up.. and then it disappears...

I have tried secure http & http both..

Appreciate any help/suggestions... thanks!

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dynamik

Pop-up blocker?

adeetee

dynamik wrote: »

Pop-up blocker?

Sorry, forgot to mention..
I had disabled the pop-up blocker..
infact, just now I uninstalled Chrome completely on one machine... and now I am getting the second window... but its all html code I get.. not the actual SDM page..

adeetee

adeetee wrote: »

Sorry, forgot to mention..
I had disabled the pop-up blocker..
infact, just now I uninstalled Chrome completely on one machine... and now I am getting the second window... but its all html code I get.. not the actual SDM page..

ok.. it finally worked for me... i have uninstalled chrome completely...
had to change some settings.. and it worked... such a relief..! Now I can finally get some hands on!!

Dubuku57

May i ask where you downloaded the SDM? Is it freeware?

mikej412

I think Cisco has only one place you can download SDM from:
Software Download

You will need to login with your Cisco CCO login.

That link and SDM installation instructions (and supported router table) are from the CCNA FAQ

Downloading and Installing Cisco Router and Security Device Manager (SDM) link.

adeetee

Dubuku57 wrote: »

May i ask where you downloaded the SDM? Is it freeware?

I downloaded SDM from the link Mike has provided.. you can create a CCO login for downloading..