Cisco Catalyst 2960 Series User Manual

PurposeCommand or Action
Returns to privileged EXEC mode.end
Example:
Switch(config-if)# end
Step 4
Setting the Re-Authentication Number
You can also change the number of times that the switch restarts the authentication process before the port
changes to the unauthorized state.
You should change the default value of this command only to adjust for unusual circumstances such as
unreliable links or specific behavioral problems with certain clients and authentication servers.
Note
Beginning in privileged EXEC mode, follow these steps to set the re-authentication number. This procedure
is optional.
SUMMARY STEPS
1.
configure terminal
2.
interface interface-id
3.
switchport mode access
4.
dot1x max-req count
5.
end
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# interface gigabitethernet2/0/1
Step 2
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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