Cisco Catalyst 2960 Series User Manual

SUMMARY STEPS
1.
configure terminal
2.
interface interface-id
3.
switchport mode access
4.
authentication order [ dot1x | mab ] | {webauth}
5.
authentication priority [ dot1x | mab ] | {webauth}
6.
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(config)# interface gigabitethernet 1/0/1
Step 2
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
(Optional) Sets the order of authentication methods
used on a port.
authentication order [ dot1x | mab ] | {webauth}
Example:
Switch(config-if)# authentication order mab dot1x
Step 4
(Optional) Adds an authentication method to the
port-priority list.
authentication priority [ dot1x | mab ] | {webauth}
Example:
Switch(config-if)# authentication priority mab
Step 5
dot1x
Returns to privileged EXEC mode.end
Example:
Switch(config-if)# end
Step 6
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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