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Chapter 13 Configuring IEEE 802.1x Port-Based Authentication
Information About Configuring IEEE 802.1x Port-Based Authentication
An IEEE 802.1x port in single-host mode uses ACLs from the ACS to provide different levels of service
to an IEEE 802.1x-authenticated user. When the RADIUS server authe nticates this type of user and port,
it sends ACL attributes based on the user identity to the switch. The switch applies the attributes to the
port for the duration of the user session. If the session is over, authentication fails, or a link fails, the port
becomes unauthorized, and the switch removes the ACL from the port.
Only IP standard and IP extended port ACLs from the ACS support the Filter-Id attribute. It specifies the
name or number of an ACL. The Filter-id attribute can also specify the direction (inbound or outbound)
and a user or a group to which the user belongs.
The Filter-Id attribute for the user takes precedence over that for the group.
If a Filter-Id attribute from the ACS specifies an ACL that is already configured, it takes precedence
over a user-configured ACL.
If the RADIUS server sends more than one Filter-Id attribute, only the last attribute is applied.
If the Filter-Id attribute is not defined on the switch, authentication fails, and the port returns to the
unauthorized state.
Authentication Manager Common Session ID
Authentication manager uses a single session ID (referred to as a common session ID) for a client no
matter which authentication method is used. This ID is used for all reporting purposes, such as the show
commands and MIBs. The session ID appears with all per-session syslog messages.
The session ID includes:
The IP address of the Network Access Device (NAD)
�� A monotonically increasing unique 32-bit integer
The session start time stamp (a 32-bit integer)
Default 802.1x Authentication Settings
Table 13-3 shows the default 802.1x authentication settings.
Tab l e 13-3 Default 802.1x Authentication Settings
Feature Default Setting
Switch 802.1x enable state Disabled.
Per-port 802.1x enable state Disabled (force-authorized).
The port sends and receives normal traffic without 802.1x-based
authentication of the client.
AAA Disabled.
RADIUS server
IP address
UDP authentication port
Key
None specified.
1812.
None specified.
Host mode Single-host mode.
Control direction Bidirectional control.