Authentication Commands 4

dot1x system-auth-control

This command enables IEEE 802.1X port authentication globally on the switch. Use the no form to restore the default.

Syntax

[no] dot1x system-auth-control

Default Setting

Command Mode

Global Configuration

Example

Console(config)#dot1x system-auth-control

Console(config)#

dot1x default

This command sets all configurable dot1x global and port settings to their default values.

Command Mode

Global Configuration

Example

Console(config)#dot1x default

Console(config)#

dot1x max-req

This command sets the maximum number of times the switch port will retransmit an EAP request/identity packet to the client before it times out the authentication session. Use the no form to restore the default.

Syntax

dot1x max-req count no dot1x max-req

count – The maximum number of requests (Range: 1-10)

Default

2

Command Mode

Interface Configuration (Ethernet Ports 1-8, Port Channel)

Example

Console(config)#interface eth 1/2

Console(config-if)#dot1x max-req 2

Console(config-if)#

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