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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 - Stack unit. (Range: 1)
- port - Port number. (Range: 1-28)
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 or the user assigned to the Guest VLAN
(see dot1x intrusion-action on page 4-140).
Example
dot1x re-authentication
This command enables periodic re-authentication globally for all ports. Use the no form to
disable re-authentication.
Syntax
[no] dot1x re-authentication
Command Mode
Interface Configuration
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 or the user assigned to the Guest VLAN
(see dot1x intrusion-action on page 4-140).
• The connected client is re-authenticated after the interval specified by the dot1x
timeout re-authperiod command. The default is 3600 seconds.
Console#dot1x re-authenticate
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