Reference v4.1.0 Instruction Manual

Network OS Command Reference 241

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dot1x test eapol-capable

Executes the 802.1x readiness check on the switch.

Synopsis dot1x test eapol-capable interface [gigabitethernet rbridge-id/slot/port |

tengigabitethernet rbridge-id/slot/port]

Operands gigabitethernet rbridge-id/slot/port

Specifies a valid 1-gigabit Ethernet interface.

rbridge-id Specifies the RBridge ID. This is not valid in standalone mode.

slot Specifies a valid slot number.

port Specifies a valid port number.

tengigabitethernet rbridge-id/slot/port

Specifies a valid 10-gigabit Ethernet interface.

rbridge-id Specifies the RBridge ID. This is not valid in standalone mode.

slot Specifies a valid slot number.

port Specifies a valid port number.

Defaults None

Command Modes Privileged EXEC mode

Description Use this command to monitor 802.1x activity on all the switch ports and displays information

about the devices connected to the ports that support 802.1x. You can use this feature to

determine if the devices connected to the switch ports are 802.1x-capable. When you configure

the dot1x test eapol-capable command on an 802.1x-enabled port, and the link comes up, the

port queries the connected client about its 802.1x capability. When the client responds with a

notification packet, it is designated as 802.1x-capable.

If you omit the optional interface keyword, all interfaces on the switch are tested. The readiness

check can be sent on a port that handles multiple hosts (for example, a PC that is connected to an

IP phone).

Usage Guidelines The readiness check is not available on a port that is configured with the command

dot1x force-unauthorized.

Examples An example of configuring the readiness check:

switch# dot1x test eapol-capable interface tengigabitethernet 1/0/13

DOT1X_PORT_EAPOL_CAPABLE:DOT1X: MAC 00-01-02-4b-f1-a3 on Ten Gigabit

Ethernet1/0/13 is EAPOL capable.