Does 8021.x work on a shut port

[DamianRCL]

Hello,

Sorry if this is a stupid question, but if  802.1x is configured on a port that is shut down, will authentication occur?

Thanks!

[Rob Ingram · Accepted solution]

@DamianRCL if the interface is shutdown, then no authentication will not occur.

[DamianRCL]

Much obliged.

[MHM Cisco World · Accepted solution]

No 802.1x start after port go UP.

MHM