Cisco NME-16ES-1G User Guide - Page 182

dot1x timeout tx-period 16- and 36-Port Ethernet Switch Module for Cisco 2600 Series, Cisco 3600 Series, and Cisco 3700 Series dot1x timeout tx-period To set the number of seconds that the switch waits for a response to an Extensible Authentication Protocol (EAP)-request /identity frame from the client before retransmitting the request, use the dot1x timeout tx-period command in global configuration mode. To return to the default setting, use the no form of this command. dot1x timeout tx-period seconds no dot1x timeout tx-period Syntax Description seconds Time in seconds that the switch should wait for a response to an EAP-request/identity frame from the client before retransmitting the request. The range is 1 to 65535 seconds. Defaults The default is 30 seconds. Command Modes Global configuration Command History Release 12.1(6)EA2 12.2(15)ZJ Modification This command was introduced. This command was implemented on the following platforms: Cisco 2600 series, Cisco 3600 series, and Cisco 3700 series routers. Usage Guidelines 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 or authentication servers. Examples The following example shows how to set 60 as the number of seconds that the switch waits for a response to an EAP-request/identity frame from the client before retransmitting the request: Switch(config)# dot1x timeout tx-period 60 You can verify your settings by entering the show dot1x privileged EXEC command. Related Commands Command dot1x max-req show dot1x Description Sets the maximum number of times that the switch sends an EAP-request/identity frame before restarting the authentication process. Displays 802.1x statistics, administrative status, and operational status for the switch or for the specified interface. 182 Cisco IOS Release 12.2(2)XT, 12.2(8)T, and 12.2(15)ZJ