Specifications

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dot1x max-req
dot1x max-req
Use the dot1x max-req global configuration command to set the maximum number of times that the
switch sends an Extensible Authentication Protocol (EAP)-request/identity frame (assuming that no
response is received) before restarting the authentication process. Use the no form of this command to
return to the default setting.
dot1x max-req count
no dot1x max-req
Syntax Description
Defaults The default is 2 times.
Command Modes Global configuration
Command History
Usage Guidelines 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.
Examples This example shows how to set the number of times that the switch sends an EAP-request/identity frame
to 5 before restarting the authentication process:
Switch(config)# dot1x max-req 5
You can verify your settings by entering the show dot1x privileged EXEC command.
Related Commands
count Number of times that the switch sends an EAP-request/identify frame before
restarting the authentication process. The range is 1 to 10.
Release Modification
12.1(6)EA2 This command was first introduced.
Command Description
dot1x timeout
tx-period
Sets the number of seconds that the switch waits for a response to an
EAP-request/identity frame from the client before retransmitting the request.
show dot1x Displays the 802.1X statistics, administrative status, and operational status
for the switch or for the specified interface.