CLI Reference Guide-R05

Chapter 8 | Authentication Commands
802.1X Port Authentication
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dot1x re-authenticate This command forces re-authentication on all ports or a specific interface.
Syntax
dot1x re-authenticate [interface]
interface
ethernet unit/port
unit - Unit identifier. (Range: 1)
port - Port number. (Range: 1-12)
Command Mode
Privileged Exec
Command Usage
The re-authentication process verifies the connected client’s user ID and password
on the RADIUS server. During re-authentication, the client remains connected the
network and the process is handled transparently by the dot1x client software.
Only if re-authentication fails is the port blocked.
Example
Console#dot1x re-authenticate
Console#
Supplicant Commands
dot1x identity profile This command sets the dot1x supplicant user name and password. Use the no form
to delete the identity settings.
Syntax
dot1x identity profile {username username | password password}
no dot1x identity profile {username | password}
username - Specifies the supplicant user name. (Range: 1-8 characters)
password - Specifies the supplicant password. (Range: 1-8 characters)
Default
No user name or password
Command Mode
Global Configuration
Command Usage
The global supplicant user name and password are used to identify this switch as a
supplicant when responding to an MD5 challenge from the authenticator. These