Cisco Catalyst 2960 Series, Configuration Manual

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SUMMARY STEPS
1. A user connects to a port on the switch.
2. Authentication is performed.
3. VLAN assignment is enabled, as appropriate, based on the RADIUS server configuration.
4. The switch sends a start message to an accounting server.
5. Re-authentication is performed, as necessary.
6. The switch sends an interim accounting update to the accounting server that is based on the result of
re-authentication.
7. The user disconnects from the port.
8. The switch sends a stop message to the accounting server.
DETAILED STEPS
Purpose Command or Action
A user connects to a port on the switch. Step 1
Authentication is performed. Step 2
VLAN assignment is enabled, as appropriate, based on the RADIUS server configuration. Step 3
The switch sends a start message to an accounting server. Step 4
Re-authentication is performed, as necessary. Step 5
The switch sends an interim accounting update to the accounting server that is based on
the result of re-authentication.
Step 6
The user disconnects from the port.
Step 7
The switch sends a stop message to the accounting server. Step 8
Configuring 802.1x Port-Based Authentication
Beginning in privileged EXEC mode, follow these steps to configure 802.1x port-based authentication:
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How to Configure 802.1x Port-Based Authentication