Figure 10-10
Troubleshooting flowchart for 802.1x authentication failure
A user fails to pass the
802.1x authentication
Is 802.1x
configuration correct?
Is AAA
configuration correct?
Yes
Yes
No
No
Ensure authentication
method is the same as that
on the server
Configure domain and
authentication server
template correctly
Is the fault
rectified?
Is the fault
rectified?
Yes
No
No
Yes
Are user name and
password correct?
Seek technical support
No
Yes
Use correct user name and
password
Is the fault
rectified?
Yes
No
Is 802.1x
authentication enabled?
Yes
No Enable 802.1x globally and
on the interface
Is the fault
rectified?
No
Is the max
number of online users
reached?
This is not a fault
Yes
End
No
Yes
Troubleshooting Procedure
NOTE
Saving the results of each troubleshooting step is recommended. If troubleshooting fails to correct the fault,
you will have a record of your actions to provide Huawei technical support personnel.
Procedure
Step 1
Check that 802.1x authentication is enabled on the AR2200-S.
Run the
display dot1x
command to check whether 802.1x authentication is enabled globally or
on the user-side interface. If
Global 802.1x is enabled
or
802.1x protocol is enabled
is not
displayed, 802.1x authentication is not enabled. Run the
dot1x enable
command to enable
802.1x authentication globally and on the user-side interface.
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Troubleshooting
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