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•Max EAP Requests—The preconfigured maximum number of times the switch can send an EAP request before restarting the authentication process if it does not receive a response.

•Termination Cause—The reason for termination.

STEP 4 Click Apply and then click Close. Your changes are saved to the Running Configuration.

Configuring Supplicant Port Authentication

Use the Supplicant Port Authentication page to configure port access control on ports that are configured in the supplicant role. To enable a port as an supplicant, see Modifying Port PAE Capabilities.

To configure supplicant port authentication:

STEP 1 Click Security > 802.1X > Supplicant Port Authentication in the navigation window.

STEP 2 Select the port to configure and click Edit.

The Current Port Control field shows the current authorization mode for the port.

STEP 3 Configure the following:

•Administrative Port Control—Select the port authorization mode. The possible values are:

-Force Unauthorized—Denies the selected interface system access by moving the interface into unauthorized state.

-Auto—The switch detects the mode of the interface based on the outcome of authentication exchanges between the supplicant, the authenticator, and the authentication server.

-Force Authorized—The port is placed into an authorized state without requiring authentication with the authentication server. The interface sends and receives normal traffic without client port-based authentication.

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SLM2008PTNA specifications

Cisco Systems SLM2008PTNA is a robust network switch designed specifically for small to medium-sized businesses. It operates with 8 Fast Ethernet ports, providing advanced features and best-in-class performance to enhance your network infrastructure. This model ensures seamless connectivity for multiple devices, making it an ideal choice for environments requiring reliable network communication.

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