MAC move is supported on all host modes. (The authenticated host can move to any port on the switch, no
matter which host mode is enabled on the that port.)
When a MAC address moves from one port to another, the switch terminates the authenticated session on the
original port and initiates a new authentication sequence on the new port.
The MAC move feature applies to both voice and data hosts.
In open authentication mode, a MAC address is immediately moved from the original port to the new
port, with no requirement for authorization on the new port.
Note
MAC Replace
Beginning with Cisco IOS Release 12.2(55)SE, the MAC replace feature can be configured to address the
violation that occurs when a host attempts to connect to a port where another host was previously authenticated.
This feature does not apply to ports in multi-auth mode, because violations are not triggered in that mode.
It does not apply to ports in multiple host mode, because in that mode, only the first host requires
authentication.
Note
If you configure the
authentication violation
interface configuration command with the
replace
keyword,
the authentication process on a port in multi-domain mode is:
•
A new MAC address is received on a port with an existing authenticated MAC address.
•
The authentication manager replaces the MAC address of the current data host on the port with the new
MAC address.
•
The authentication manager initiates the authentication process for the new MAC address.
•
If the authentication manager determines that the new host is a voice host, the original voice host is
removed.
If a port is in open authentication mode, any new MAC address is immediately added to the MAC address
table.
802.1x Accounting
The 802.1x standard defines how users are authorized and authenticated for network access but does not keep
track of network usage. 802.1x accounting is disabled by default. You can enable 802.1x accounting to monitor
this activity on 802.1x-enabled ports:
•
User successfully authenticates.
•
User logs off.
•
Link-down occurs.
•
Re-authentication successfully occurs.
•
Re-authentication fails.
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MAC Replace