Setting The Re-Authentication Number - Cisco Catalyst 2960-X Security Configuration Manual

Configuring IEEE 802.1x Port-Based Authentication
Command or Action
gigabitethernet2/0/1
Step 3 dot1x max-reauth-req count
Example:
Switch(config-if)# dot1x max-reauth-req 5
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.
You should change the default value of this command only to adjust for unusual circumstances such as
Note
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
OL-29048-01
Purpose
Sets the number of times that the switch sends an
EAP-request/identity frame to the client before restarting the
authentication process. The range is 1 to 10; the default is 2.
Returns to privileged EXEC mode.
Catalyst 2960-X Switch Security Configuration Guide, Cisco IOS Release 15.0(2)EX
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