Configuring the Switch

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CLI – This example shows the default global setting for 802.1X.

Configuring 802.1X Global Settings

The 802.1X protocol provides port authentication. The 802.1X protocol must be
enabled globally for the switch system before port settings are active.
Command Attributes
802.1X System Authentication Control – Sets the global setting for 802.1X.
(Default: Disabled)
Web – Select Security, 802.1X, Configuration. Enable 802.1X globally for the switch,
and click Apply.
Figure 3-51 802.1X Global Configuration
CLI – This example enables 802.1X globally for the switch.
Console#show dot1x 4-118
Global 802.1X Parameters
system-auth-control: enable
802.1X Port Summary
Port Name Status Operation Mode Mode Authorized
1/1 disabled Single-Host ForceAuthorized n/a
1/2 disabled Single-Host ForceAuthorized n/a
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802.1X Port Details
802.1X is disabled on port 1/1
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802.1X is disabled on port 1/26
Console#
Console(config)#dot1x system-auth-control 4-112
Console(config)#