Enabling 802.1X Authentication On An Interface - Huawei Quidway S3700 Series Configuration Manual

Quidway S3700 Series Ethernet Switches
Configuration Guide - Security
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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2.4.3 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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CAUTION
In the system view:
1. Run:
system-view
The system view is displayed.
2. Run:
dot1x enable interface { interface-type interface-number1 [ to interface-
number2 ] } &<1-10>
802.1x authentication is enabled on interfaces.
You can enable 802.1x authentication on interfaces in batches by specifying the
interface list in the dot1x enable command in the system view.
In the interface view:
1. Run:
system-view
The system view is displayed.
2. Run:
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