dot1x test eapol-capable

Usage Guidelines

This command monitors 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.

The readiness check can be sent on a port that handles multiple hosts (for example, a PC that is connected to an IP phone). The readiness check is not available on a port that is configured with the command dot1x port-control force-unauthorized .

The readiness check is typically used before 802.1x is enabled on the switch.

802.1x authentication cannot be initiated while the 802.1x readiness test is in progress.

The 802.1x readiness test cannot be initiated while 802.1x authentication is active.

802.1x readiness can be checked on a per-interface basis. Readiness check for all interfaces at once is not supported.