Enabling Global 802.1X Authentication; Enabling 802.1X Authentication On An Interface - Huawei Quidway S2700 Series Configuration Manual

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2.3.2 Enabling Global 802.1x Authentication

Context
Before the configuration of 802.1x authentication, 802.1x needs to be globally enabled first.
Procedure
Step 1 Run:
system-view
The system view is displayed.
Step 2 Run:
dot1x enable
802.1x authentication is globally enabled.
Running this command is equivalent to enabling 802.1x authentication globally. Related
configurations of 802.1x authentication take effect only after 802.1x authentication is enabled.
By default, 802.1x authentication is disabled.
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2.3.3 Enabling 802.1x Authentication on an Interface

Context
If 802.1x authentication is enabled on an interface, MAC address authentication cannot be
enabled on the interface. If MAC address authentication is enabled on an interface, 802.1x
authentication cannot be enabled on the interface.
You can enable 802.1x authentication on an interface in the following ways.
Procedure
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Data
Number of the interface on which 802.1x authentication is enabled
CAUTION
In the system view:
1. Run:
system-view
The system view is displayed.
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