Command or Action
Step 4
end
Example:
Switch(config-if)# end
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.
Note
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.
Beginning in privileged EXEC mode, follow these steps to set the re-authentication number. This procedure
is optional.
SUMMARY STEPS
1. configure terminal
2. interface interface-id
3. switchport mode access
4. dot1x max-req count
5. end
DETAILED STEPS
Command or Action
Step 1
configure terminal
Example:
Switch# configure terminal
Step 2
interface interface-id
Example:
Switch# interface gigabitethernet2/0/1
Consolidated Platform Configuration Guide, Cisco IOS Release 15.2(4)E (Catalyst 2960-X Switches)
How to Configure 802.1x Port-Based Authentication
Purpose
Returns to privileged EXEC mode.
Purpose
Enters the global configuration mode.
Specifies the port to be configured, and enter interface
configuration mode.
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