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3. dot1x host-mode {multi-host | single-host}
4. dot1x host-mode multi-auth
5. exit
6. (Optional) show dot1x all
7. (Optional) copy running-config startup-config
DETAILED STEPS
PurposeCommand or Action
Enters global configuration mode.configure terminal
Example:
Step 1
switch# configure terminal
switch(config)#
Selects the interface to configure and enters interface
configuration mode.
interface ethernet slot/port
Example:
Step 2
switch(config)# interface ethernet 2/1
switch(config-if)
Configures the host mode. The default is single-host.dot1x host-mode {multi-host | single-host}
Step 3
Example:
Make sure that the dot1x port-control interface
configuration command is set to auto for the
specified interface.
Note
switch(config-if)# dot1x host-mode multi-host
Configures the multiple authentication mode. The port is
authorized only on a successful authentication of either EAP
dot1x host-mode multi-auth
Example:
Step 4
or MAB or a combination of both. Failure to authenticate
will restrict network access.
switch(config-if)# dot1x host-mode multi-auth
authentication either EAP or MAB
Exits configuration mode.exit
Example:
Step 5
switch(config-if)# exit
switch(config)#
Displays all 802.1X feature status and configuration
information.
(Optional) show dot1x all
Example:
Step 6
switch# show dot1x all
Copies the running configuration to the startup
configuration.
(Optional) copy running-config startup-config
Example:
Step 7
switch(config)# copy running-config startup-config
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Configuring 802.1X
Enabling Single Host or Multiple Hosts Mode