dot1x timeout re-authperiod
dot1x timeout re-authperiod
Use the dot1x timeout re-authperiod global configuration command to set the number of seconds
between re-authentication attempts. Use the no form of this command to return to the default setting.
Syntax Description
seconds
Defaults
The default is 3600 seconds.
Command Modes
Global configuration
Command History
Release
12.1(6)EA2
Usage Guidelines
The dot1x timeout re-authperiod global configuration command affects the behavior of the switch only
if you have enabled periodic re-authentication by using the dot1x re-authentication global
configuration command.
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 or authentication servers.
Examples
This example shows how to enable periodic re-authentication and set the number of seconds between
re-authentication attempts to 4000 seconds:
Switch(config)# dot1x re-authentication
Switch(config)# dot1x timeout re-authperiod 4000
You can verify your settings by entering the show dot1x privileged EXEC command.
Related Commands
Command
dot1x re-authentication
show dot1x
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dot1x timeout re-authperiod seconds
no dot1x timeout re-authperiod
Number of seconds between re-authentication attempts. The range is 1 to
4294967295.
Modification
This command was first introduced.
Description
Enables periodic re-authentication of the client.
Displays 802.1X statistics, administrative status, and operational status
for the switch or for the specified interface.
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