Cisco Catalyst 2960 Series User Manual

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Flexible Authentication Ordering, on page 1347
Configuring Open1x
Beginning in privileged EXEC mode, follow these steps to enable manual control of the port authorization
state:
SUMMARY STEPS
1.
configure terminal
2.
interface interface-id
3.
switchport mode access
4.
authentication control-direction {both | in}
5.
authentication fallback name
6.
authentication host-mode [multi-auth | multi-domain | multi-host | single-host]
7.
authentication open
8.
authentication order [ dot1x | mab ] | {webauth}
9.
authentication periodic
10.
authentication port-control {auto | force-authorized | force-un authorized}
11.
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 configured
the RADIUS server.
switchport mode access
Example:
Switch(config-if)# switchport mode access
Step 3
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