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dot1x max-req
dot1x max-req
Use the dot1x max-req interface configuration command on the switch stack or on a standalone switch
to set the maximum number of times that the switch sends an Extensible Authentication Protocol (EAP)
frame from the authentication server (assuming that no response is received) to the client before restarting
the authentication process. Use the no form of this command to return to the default setting.
dot1x max-req count
no dot1x max-req
Syntax Description
Defaults The default is 2 times.
Command Modes Interface configuration
Command History
Usage Guidelines 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.
Examples This example shows how to set 5 as the number of times that the switch sends an EAP frame from the
authentication server to the client before restarting the authentication process:
Switch(config-if)# dot1x max-req 5
You can verify your settings by entering the show dot1x [interface interface-id] privileged EXEC
command.
Related Commands
count Number of times that the switch resends an EAP frame from the authentication
server before restarting the authentication process. The range is 1 to 10.
Release Modification
12.2(40)EX This command was introduced.
Command Description
dot1x timeout tx-period Sets the number of seconds that the switch waits for a response to an
EAP-request/identity frame from the client before resending the
request.
show dot1x [interface
interface-id]
Displays IEEE 802.1x status for the specified port.

Cisco Catalyst 3120 Specifications

General

Brand	Cisco
Model	Catalyst 3120
Category	Switch
Language	English