11-8. 802.1X Port Authentication
ConfigurationTo configure 802.1X port authentication, use the following steps.
Feature ExampleThis example shows the configuration for Ethernet port 3/6 to provide 802.1X authentication for a client using the RADIUS server 10.1.1.1 with a key string of funhouse. An example of the Catalyst OS configuration follows: Catalyst (enable)>set dot1x system-auth-control enable Catalyst (enable)>set radius server 10.1.1.1 Catalyst (enable)>set radius key funhouse Catalyst (enable)>set port dot1x 3/6 port-control auto An example of the Supervisor IOS configuration follows: Switch(config)#radius-server host 10.1.1.1 key funhouse Switch(config)#aaa new-model Switch(config)#aaa authentication dot1x default group radius Switch(config)#interface fastethernet 3/6 Switch(config-if)#dot1x port-control auto Switch(config-if)#end Switch(config)#copy running-config startup-config |