Configuration Guide Configuring 802.1X
period: Indicates the interval of EAP-Request/Identity packet retransmission in the unit of seconds.
The default value is 30 seconds.
Global configuration mode
It is recommended to use the default value. Adjust the value based on how long the authentication client
responds to the NAS's requests.
Configuring the Maximum Times of EAP-Request/Identity Packet Retransmission
(Optional) A larger value indicates more frequent retransmissions.
Configure the maximum times of EAP-Request/Identity packet retransmission after 802.1X authentication is enabled on
the NAS.
num: Indicates the maximum times of EAP-Request/Identity packet retransmission.
Global configuration mode
It is recommended to use the default value. In the case of high-rate packet loss, increase this value so that
the clients can easily receive packets from the NAS.
Configuring the Interval of EAP-Request/Challenge Packet Retransmission
(Optional) A larger value indicates a longer retransmission interval.
Configure the interval of EAP-Request/Challenge packet retransmission after 802.1X authentication is enabled on the
NAS.
dot1x timeout supp-timeout time
time: Indicates the interval of EAP-Request/Challenge packet transmission in the unit of seconds.
The default value is 3 seconds.
Global configuration mode
It is recommended to use the default value. Increase this value in the case of high-rate packet loss.
Configuring the Maximum Times of EAP-Request/Challenge Packet Retransmission
(Optional) A larger value indicates more frequent retransmissions.
Configure the maximum times of EAP-Request/Challenge packet retransmission after 802.1X authentication is enabled
on the NAS.