Edge-Core ES3510MA - Dot1 X Max-Req; Dot1 X Operation-Mode

C HAPTER 24 | Authentication Commands
802.1X Port Authentication
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EXAMPLE
Console(config)#interface eth 1/2
Console(config-if)#dot1x intrusion-action guest-vlan
Console(config-if)#
dot1x max-req This command sets the maximum number of times the switch port will
retransmit an EAP request/identity packet to the client before it times out
the authentication session. Use the no form to restore the default.
SYNTAX
dot1x max-req count
no dot1x max-req
count – The maximum number of requests (Range: 1-10)
DEFAULT
2
COMMAND MODE
Interface Configuration
EXAMPLE
Console(config)#interface eth 1/2
Console(config-if)#dot1x max-req 2
Console(config-if)#
dot1x operation-
mode
This command allows hosts (clients) to connect to an 802.1X-authorized
port. Use the no form with no keywords to restore the default to single
host. Use the no form with the multi-host max-count keywords to
restore the default maximum count.
SYNTAX
dot1x operation-mode {single-host |
multi-host [max-count count] | mac-based-auth}
no dot1x operation-mode [multi-host max-count]
single-host – Allows only a single host to connect to this port.
multi-host – Allows multiple host to connect to this port.
max-count – Keyword for the maximum number of hosts.
count – The maximum number of hosts that can connect to a
port. (Range: 1-1024; Default: 5)
mac-based – Allows multiple hosts to connect to this port, with
each host needing to be authenticated.