Cisco Catalyst 2960 Series User Manual

PurposeCommand or Action
Sets the port to access mode only if you previously configured
the RADIUS server.
switchport mode access
Example:
Switch(config-if)# switchport mode access
Step 3
Sets the number of times that the switch restarts the
authentication process before the port changes to the
unauthorized state. The range is 0 to 10; the default is 2.
dot1x max-req count
Example:
Switch(config-if)# dot1x max-req 4
Step 4
Returns to privileged EXEC mode.end
Example:
Switch(config-if)# end
Step 5
Enabling MAC Move
MAC move allows an authenticated host to move from one port on the switch to another.
Beginning in privileged EXEC mode, follow these steps to globally enable MAC move on the switch. This
procedure is optional.
SUMMARY STEPS
1.
configure terminal
2.
authentication mac-move permit
3.
end
4.
show running-config
5.
copy running-config startup-config
DETAILED STEPS
PurposeCommand or Action
Enters global configuration mode.configure terminal
Example:
Switch# configure terminal
Step 1
Enables MAC move on the switch. Default is deny.authentication mac-move permit
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