< Home

Configuring the Function of Triggering 802.1X Authentication Through Multicast Packets Immediately After an Interface Goes Up

Context

By default, the device periodically multicasts EAP-Request/Identity packets to clients so that the clients are triggered to send EAPoL-Start packets for 802.1X authentication. If the device interface connecting to a client changes from Down to Up, the client needs to send EAPoL-Start packets again for 802.1X authentication, which takes a long time. You can enable the function of triggering 802.1X authentication through multicast packets immediately after the device interface goes Up, shortening the re-authentication time.

Procedure

  1. Run system-view

    The system view is displayed.

  2. Run dot1x mc-trigger

    The function of triggering 802.1X authentication through multicast packets is enabled.

    By default, the function of triggering 802.1X authentication through multicast packets is enabled.

  3. Run dot1x mc-trigger port-up-send enable

    The function of triggering 802.1X authentication through multicast packets immediately after an interface goes Up is enabled.

    By default, the function of triggering 802.1X authentication through multicast packets immediately after an interface goes Up is disabled.

Copyright © Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd.
Copyright © Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd.
< Previous topic Next topic >