Authentication Methods
SUMMARY STEPS
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
DETAILED STEPS
Command or Action
Step 1
enable
Example:
Router> enable
Step 2
configure terminal
Example:
Router# configure terminal
Step 3
interface gigabitethernet slot/port
Example:
Router(config)# interface gigabitethernet
0/0
Step 4
authentication port-control auto
Example:
Router(config-if)# authentication
port-control auto
Step 5
dot1x pae authenticator
Example:
Router(config-if)#dot1x pae authenticator
Step 6
end
Example:
Router(config-if)# end
Router#
Verifying the IEEE 802.1X
Use the show authentication sessions command to verify the configuration:
c1921#show authentication sessions
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enable
configure terminal
interface gigabitethernet slot / port
authentication port-control auto
dot1x pae authenticator
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Chapter
Configuring Identity Features on Layer 3 Interface
Purpose
Enables privileged EXEC mode. Enter your
password if prompted.
Enters global configuration mode.
Enters interface configuration mode.
Enables the manual control of the port
authorization state.
Configures the port as an IEEE 802.1x Port Access
Entity (PAE) authenticator.
Returns to privileged EXEC mode.