Cisco Catalyst 2960 Series User Manual

SUMMARY STEPS
1.
configure terminal
2.
interface interface-id
3.
authentication timer reauthenticate seconds
4.
end
5.
show authentication sessions interface interface-id
6.
copy running-config startup-config
DETAILED STEPS
PurposeCommand or Action
Enters the global configuration mode.configure terminal
Example:
Switch# configure terminal
Step 1
Specifies the port to be configured, and enter interface
configuration mode.
interface interface-id
Example:
Switch(config)# interface gigabitethernet2/0/1
Step 2
Sets the number of seconds that the switch waits for a
response to an EAP-request/identity frame from the
client before resending the request.
authentication timer reauthenticate seconds
Example:
Switch(config-if)# authentication timer
Step 3
The range is 1 to 65535 seconds; the default is 5.
reauthenticate 60
Returns to privileged EXEC mode.end
Example:
Switch(config-if)# end
Step 4
Verifies your entries.
show authentication sessions interface interface-id
Example:
Switch# show authentication sessions interface
Step 5
gigabitethernet2/0/1
(Optional) Saves your entries in the configuration file.copy running-config startup-config
Example:
Switch# copy running-config startup-config
Step 6
Consolidated Platform Configuration Guide, Cisco IOS Release 15.2(4)E (Catalyst 2960-X Switches)
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How to Configure 802.1x Port-Based Authentication

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