Cisco Catalyst 2960 Series User Manual

PurposeCommand or Action
Enables MAB.mab
Example:
Device(config-if)# mab
Step 4
Returns to privileged EXEC mode.end
Example:
Device(config-if)# end
Step 5
Displays the interface configuration and the
authenticator instances on the interface.
show authentication sessions interface type slot / port
details
Example:
Device# show authentication session interface
Gigabitethernet 1/2/1 details
Step 6
Enabling Reauthentication on a Port
By default, ports are not automatically reauthenticated. You can enable automatic reauthentication and specify
how often reauthentication attempts are made.
SUMMARY STEPS
1.
enable
2.
configure terminal
3.
interface type slot / port
4.
switchport
5.
switchport mode access
6.
authentication port-control auto
7.
mab [eap]
8.
authentication periodic
9.
authentication timer reauthenticate {seconds | server}
10.
end
DETAILED STEPS
PurposeCommand or Action
Enables privileged EXEC mode.enable
Step 1
Consolidated Platform Configuration Guide, Cisco IOS Release 15.2(4)E (Catalyst 2960-X Switches)
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How to Configure MAC Authentication Bypass

Cisco Catalyst 2960 Series Specifications

General

Layer	Layer 2
Power over Ethernet (PoE)	Available on some models
RAM	128 MB
Flash Memory	32 MB
MAC Address Table Size	8000
Operating Temperature	0°C to 45°C (32 to 113°F)
Ports	24 or 48 x 10/100/1000