Cisco CATALYST 2960 Command Reference Guide

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Chapter 2 Catalyst 2960 Switch Cisco IOS Commands
dot1x auth-fail max-attempts
dot1x auth-fail max-attempts
Use the dot1x auth-fail max-attempts interface configuration command to configure the maximum
allowable authentication attempts before a port is moved to the restricted VLAN. To return to the default
setting, use the no form of this command.
dot1x auth-fail max-attempts max-attempts
no dot1x auth-fail max-attempts
Syntax Description
Defaults The default value is 3 attempts.
Command Modes Interface configuration
Command History
Usage Guidelines If you reconfigure the maximum number of authentication attempts allowed by the VLAN, the change
takes effect after the re-authentication timer expires.
Examples This example shows how to set 2 as the maximum number of authentication attempts allowed before the
port is moved to the restricted VLAN on port 3:
Switch# configure terminal
Enter configuration commands, one per line. End with CNTL/Z.
Switch(config)# interface gigabitethernet0/3
Switch(config-if)# dot1x auth-fail max-attempts 2
Switch(config-if)# end
Switch(config)# end
Switch#
You can verify your settings by entering the show dot1x [interface interface-id] privileged EXEC
command.
max-attempts Specify a maximum number of authentication attempts allowed before a port
is moved to the restricted VLAN. The range is 1 to 3, the default value is 3.
Release Modification
12.2(25)SED This command was introduced.

Cisco CATALYST 2960 Specifications

General

Manageable	Yes
Stacking	No
Model	Catalyst 2960 Series Switches
Power over Ethernet (PoE)	Available on some models (IEEE 802.3af)
VLANs	255 active VLANs
Features	QoS
Operating Temperature	32 to 113°F (0 to 45°C)
Relative Humidity	10% to 85% non-condensing
Power Consumption	Varies by model (30W to 400W)