DETAILED STEPS
Purpose
Command or Action
Enters the global configuration mode.
configure terminal
Example:
Switch#
configure terminal
Step 1
Specifies the port to be configured, and enter interface
configuration mode.
interface interface-id
Example:
Switch#
interface gigabitethernet2/0/1
Step 2
Sets the port to access mode only if you previously configured
the RADIUS server.
switchport mode access
Example:
Switch(config-if)#
switchport mode access
Step 3
Sets the number of times that the switch restarts the
authentication process before the port changes to the
unauthorized state. The range is 0 to 10; the default is 2.
dot1x max-req count
Example:
Switch(config-if)#
dot1x max-req 4
Step 4
Returns to privileged EXEC mode.
end
Example:
Switch(config-if)#
end
Step 5
Enabling MAC Move
MAC move allows an authenticated host to move from one port on the switch to another.
Beginning in privileged EXEC mode, follow these steps to globally enable MAC move on the switch. This
procedure is optional.
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Configuring IEEE 802.1x Port-Based Authentication
Enabling MAC Move