Dot1X Initialize - Cisco Catalyst 3750-X Command Reference Manual

dot1x initialize

dot1x initialize
Use the dot1x initialize privileged EXEC command on the switch stack or on a standalone switch to
manually return the specified IEEE 802.1x-enabled port to an unauthorized state before initiating a new
authentication session on the port.
Syntax Description interface interface-id
Defaults
There is no default setting.
Command Modes
Privileged EXEC
Command History Release
12.2(53)SE2
Usage Guidelines
Use this command to initialize the IEEE 802.1x state machines and to set up a fresh environment for
authentication. After you enter this command, the port status becomes unauthorized.
There is not a no form of this command.
Examples
This example shows how to manually initialize a port:
Switch# dot1x initialize interface gigabitethernet2/0/2
You can verify the unauthorized port status by entering the show dot1x [interface interface-id]
privileged EXEC command.
Related Commands Command
show dot1x
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dot1x initialize [interface interface-id]
(Optional) Port to be initialized.
Modification
This command was introduced.
[interface interface-id]
Chapter 2 Catalyst 3750-X and 3560-X Switch Cisco IOS Commands
Description
Displays IEEE 802.1x status for the specified port.
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