Accton Technology ES4710BD manual 20.2.2.7 dot1x macfilter enable, 20.2.2.8 dot1x max-req

ES4710BD 10 Slots L2/L3/L4 Chassis Switch

authentication packets support must be enabled in the switch, otherwise many application would not be available. For detailed information, please refer to the introduction of Edge-Core Overall Solution, Standard 802.1x client would not be authenticated if Edge-Core proprietary 802.1x authentication packet format is enforced for client software by the switch.

Example: Enabling the switch to force client software to use Edge-Core proprietary 802.1x authentication packet format.

Switch(Config)#dot1x privateclient enable

20.2.2.7dot1x macfilter enable

Command: dot1x macfilter enable no dot1x macfilter enable

Function: Enables the dot1x address filter function in the switch; the "no dot1x macfilter enable" command disables the dot1x address filter function.

Command mode: Global Mode

Default: dot1x address filter is disabled by default.

Usage Guide: When dot1x address filter function is enabled, the switch will filter the authentication user by the MAC address. Only the authentication request initialed by the users in the dot1x address filter table will be accepted.

Example: Enabling dot1x address filter function for the switch. Switch(Config)#dot1x macfilter enable

20.2.2.8dot1x max-req

Command: dot1x max-req <count> no dot1x max-req

Function: Sets the number of EAP request/MD5 frame to be sent before the switch re-initials authentication on no supplicant response; the “no dot1x max-req” command restores the default setting.

Parameters: < count> is the times to re-transfer EAP request/ MD5 frames, the valid range is 1 to 10.

Command mode: Global Mode

Default: The default maximum for retransmission is 2.

Usage Guide: The default value is recommended in setting the EAP request/ MD5 retransmission times.

Example: Changing the maximum retransmission times for EAP request/ MD5 frames to 5 times. Switch(Config)#dot1x max-req 5

20.2.2.9dot1x max-user

Command: dot1x max-user <number> no dot1x max-user

Function: Sets the maximum users allowed to connect to the port; the “no dot1x max-user” command restores the default setting.

Parameters: < number> is the maximum users allowed, the valid range is 1 to 254.

Command mode: Port configuration Mode.

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