Configuring the keep-online feature
By default, the device logs off online MAC authentication users if no server is reachable for MAC reauthentication. The keep-online feature keeps authenticated MAC authentication users online when no server is reachable for MAC reauthentication.
In a fast-recovery network, you can use the keep-online feature to prevent MAC authentication users from coming online and going offline frequently.
To configure the keep-online feature:
Step | Command | Remarks |
|---|---|---|
1. Enter system view. | system-view | N/A |
2. Enter Layer 2 Ethernet interface view. | interface interface-type interface-number | N/A |
3. Enable the keep-online feature for authenticated MAC authentication users on the port. | mac-authentication re-authenticate server-unreachable keep-online | By default, the keep-online feature is disabled. This command takes effect only when the authentication server assigns reauthentication attributes to the device. |