Dot1X Timeout Quiet-Period - Cisco Catalyst 2950 Command Reference Manual

Chapter 2 Cisco IOS Commands

dot1x timeout quiet-period

Use the dot1x timeout quiet-period global configuration command to set the number of seconds that
the switch remains in the quiet state following a failed authentication exchange (for example, the client
provided an invalid password). Use the no form of this command to return to the default setting.
Syntax Description
seconds
Defaults
The default time is 60 seconds.
Command Modes
Global configuration
Command History Release
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Usage Guidelines
During the quiet period, the switch does not accept or initiate any authentication requests.
You should change the default value of this command only to adjust for unusual circumstances such as
unreliable links or specific behavioral problems with certain clients and authentication servers.
If you want to provide a faster response time to the user, enter a smaller number than the default.
Examples
This example shows how to set the quiet time on the switch to 30 seconds:
Switch(config)# dot1x timeout quiet-period 30
You can verify your settings by entering the show dot1x privileged EXEC command.
Related Commands Command
show dot1x
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dot1x timeout quiet-period seconds
no dot1x timeout quiet-period
Time in seconds that the switch remains in the quiet state following a failed
authentication exchange with the client. The range is 0 to 65535 seconds.
Modification
This command was first introduced.
Description
Displays 802.1X statistics, administrative status, and operational status for
the switch or for the specified interface.
Catalyst 2950 Desktop Switch Command Reference
dot1x timeout quiet-period
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