Allied Telesis AlliedWare Plus Operating System Version 5.4.4C (x310-26FT,x310-26FP,x310-50FT,x310-50FP) - Manual (Page 1078)

802.1X Commands
Software Reference for x310 Series Switches
41.12 AlliedWare Plus TM Operating System - Version 5.4.4C C613-50046-01 REV A
dot1x port-control
This command enables 802.1X port authentication on the interface specified, and sets the
control of the authentication port. When port-control is set to auto, the 802.1X
authentication feature is executed on the interface, but only if the aaa authentication
dot1x command has been issued.
The no variant of this command disables the port authentication on the interface
specified.
Syntax dot1x port-control {force-unauthorized|force-authorized|auto}
no dot1x port-control
Default 802.1X port control is disabled by default.
Mode Interface Configuration for a static channel, a dynamic (LACP) channel group, or a switch
port.
Usage Use this command to force a port state. Note that all dot1x commands can only be
applied to switch ports. They cannot be applied to dynamic (LACP) or static channel
groups.
Examples To enable port authentication on the interface port1.0.2, use the commands:
To enable port authentication force authorized on the interface port1.0.2, use the
commands:
Parameter Description
force-unauthorized Force port state to unauthorized.
Specify to force a port to always be in an unauthorized
state.
force-authorized Force port state to authorized.
Specify to force a port to always be in an authorized state.
auto Allow port client to negotiate authentication.
Specify to enable authentication on port.
awplus# configure terminal
awplus(config)# interface port1.0.2
awplus(config-if)# dot1x port-control auto
awplus# configure terminal
awplus(config)# interface port1.0.2
awplus(config-if)# dot1x port-control force-authorized