Cisco Catalyst 250 Series User Manual

PurposeCommand or Action
gigabitethernet2/0/1
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.
dot1x max-reauth-req count
Example:
Switch(config-if)# dot1x max-reauth-req 5
Step 3
Returns to privileged EXEC mode.end
Example:
Switch(config-if)# end
Step 4
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
unreliable links or specific behavioral problems with certain clients and authentication servers.
Note
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
Catalyst 2960-X Switch Security Configuration Guide, Cisco IOS Release 15.0(2)EX
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Configuring IEEE 802.1x Port-Based Authentication
Setting the Re-Authentication Number

Cisco Catalyst 250 Series Specifications

General

Brand	Cisco
Model	Catalyst 250 Series
Category	Switch
Language	English