Nortel Networks ALTEON OS BMD00007 - Manual (Page 331)

Alteon OS Command Reference
The Operations Menu „ 333 BMD00007, November 2007
/oper/port /8021x
Operations-Level Port 802.1x Options
Operations-level port 802.1x options are used to temporarily set 802.1x parameters for a port.
[802.1x Operation Menu]
reset - Reinitialize 802.1x access control on this port
reauth - Initiate reauthentication on this port now
Table 7-3 Operations-Level Port 802.1x Menu Options (/oper/port x/8021x)
Command Syntax and Usage
reset
Re-initializes the 802.1x access-control parameters for the port. The following actions take place,
depending on the 802.1x port configuration:
„ force unauth - the port is placed in unauthorized state, and traffic is blocked.
„ auto - the port is placed in unauthorized state, then authentication is initiated.
„ force auth - the port is placed in authorized state, and authentication is not required.
reauth
Re-authenticates the supplicant (client) attached to the port. This command only applies if the
port’s 802.1x mode is configured as auto.