How to Configure EtherSwitch HWICs
Setting the Switch-to-Client Frame-Retransmission Number
In addition to changing the switch-to-client retransmission time, you can change the number of times
that the switch sends an EAP-request/identity frame (assuming no response is received) to the client
before restarting the authentication process.
You should change the default value of this command only to adjust for unusual circumstances such
Note
as unreliable links or specific behavioral problems with certain clients and authentication servers.
Follow the steps below to set the switch-to-client frame-retransmission number.
SUMMARY STEPS
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DETAILED STEPS
Command or Action
Step 1
enable
Example:
Router> enable
Step 2
configure terminal
Example:
Router# configure terminal
Step 3
dot1x max-req count
Example:
Router(config)# dot1x max-req 5
Step 4
end
Example:
Router(config-if)# end
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enable
configure terminal
dot1x max-req count
end
show dot1x
copy running-config startup-config
Cisco HWIC-4ESW and HWIC-D-9ESW EtherSwitch Interface Cards
Purpose
Enables privileged EXEC mode.
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Enter your password if prompted.
Enters global configuration mode.
Sets the number of times that the switch sends an
EAP-request/identity frame to the client before restarting
the authentication process.
The range is 1 to 10; the default is 2.
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Returns to privileged EXEC mode.