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(config)#
interface
Step 2
gigabitethernet2/0/1
Sets the number of times that the switch sends an
EAP-request/identity frame to the client before restarting the
authentication process. The range is 1 to 10; the default is 2.
dot1x max-reauth-req count
Example:
Switch(config-if)#
dot1x max-reauth-req 5
Step 3
Returns to privileged EXEC mode.
end
Example:
Switch(config-if)#
end
Step 4
Setting the Re-Authentication Number
You can also change the number of times that the switch restarts the authentication process before the port
changes to the unauthorized state.
You should change the default value of this command only to adjust for unusual circumstances such as
unreliable links or specific behavioral problems with certain clients and authentication servers.
Note
Beginning in privileged EXEC mode, follow these steps to set the re-authentication number. This procedure
is optional.
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Configuring IEEE 802.1x Port-Based Authentication
Setting the Re-Authentication Number