Configuring 802.1X Port-Based Authentication - Cisco Catalyst 2960 series Configuration Manual

How to Configure 802.1x Port-Based Authentication
SUMMARY STEPS
1. A user connects to a port on the switch.
2. Authentication is performed.
3. VLAN assignment is enabled, as appropriate, based on the RADIUS server configuration.
4. The switch sends a start message to an accounting server.
5. Re-authentication is performed, as necessary.
6. The switch sends an interim accounting update to the accounting server that is based on the result of
re-authentication.
7. The user disconnects from the port.
8. The switch sends a stop message to the accounting server.
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Configuring 802.1x Port-Based Authentication

Beginning in privileged EXEC mode, follow these steps to configure 802.1x port-based authentication:
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Command or Action
A user connects to a port on the switch.
Authentication is performed.
VLAN assignment is enabled, as appropriate, based on the RADIUS server configuration.
The switch sends a start message to an accounting server.
Re-authentication is performed, as necessary.
The switch sends an interim accounting update to the accounting server that is based on
the result of re-authentication.
The user disconnects from the port.
The switch sends a stop message to the accounting server.
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