3.
dot1x mac-auth-bypass
[
eap
]
4.
exit
5.
(Optional)
show dot1x all
6.
(Optional)
copy running-config startup-config
DETAILED STEPS
Purpose
Command 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)
Enables MAC authentication bypass. The default is bypass
disabled. Use the
eap
keyword to configure the Cisco
NX-OS device to use EAP for authorization.
dot1x mac-auth-bypass
[
eap
]
Example:
switch(config-if)# dot1x mac-auth-bypass
Step 3
Exits configuration mode.
exit
Example:
Step 4
switch(config-if)# exit
switch(config)#
Displays all 802.1X feature status and configuration
information.
(Optional)
show dot1x all
Example:
Step 5
switch# show dot1x all
Copies the running configuration to the startup
configuration.
(Optional)
copy running-config startup-config
Example:
Step 6
switch(config)# copy running-config startup-config
Enabling Single Host or Multiple Hosts Mode
You can enable single host or multiple hosts mode on an interface.
Before you begin
Enable the 802.1X feature on the Cisco NX-OS device.
SUMMARY STEPS
1.
configure terminal
2.
interface ethernet slot/port
Cisco Nexus 9000 Series NX-OS Security Configuration Guide, Release 9.x
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Configuring 802.1X
Enabling Single Host or Multiple Hosts Mode