Chapter 1
Configuring Switch-Based Authentication
The request is initiated from a CoA client (typically a RADIUS or policy server) and directed to the
switch that acts as a listener.
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RFC 5176 Compliance
The Disconnect Request message, which is also referred to as Packet of Disconnect (POD), is supported
by the switch for session termination.
Table 1-2
Table 1-2
Attribute Number
24
31
44
80
101
Table 1-3
Table 1-3
Value
201
202
401
402
403
404
405
406
407
501
502
503
504
505
506
OL-25303-03
CoA Request Response Code
CoA Request Commands
Session Reauthentication
shows the IETF attributes are supported for this feature.
Supported IETF Attributes
Attribute Name
State
Calling-Station-ID
Acct-Session-ID
Message-Authenticator
Error-Cause
shows the possible values for the Error-Cause attribute.
Error-Cause Values
Explanation
Residual Session Context Removed
Invalid EAP Packet (Ignored)
Unsupported Attribute
Missing Attribute
NAS Identification Mismatch
Invalid Request
Unsupported Service
Unsupported Extension
Invalid Attribute Value
Administratively Prohibited
Request Not Routable (Proxy)
Session Context Not Found
Session Context Not Removable
Other Proxy Processing Error
Resources Unavailable
Catalyst 3750-X and 3560-X Switch Software Configuration Guide
Controlling Switch Access with RADIUS
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