No. 17 of 23 ·Network Access Control Software

Belden NAC

Web · Self-hosted · API

Freedom report

One barScore 5.0

Free tierNo free tier on record
Open codeNo open-source code on record
Runs widely1 of 6 device platforms
DocumentedPlans, terms and facts published

Belden NAC is ranked #17 of 23 in network access control software on Freedom251. It runs on API, Self-hosted, Web. There is no free plan.

Belden NAC plans and pricing

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Belden NAC Not published Packages combine core NAC features; add-ons can be added individually; special tiers are offered for smaller companies belden.com · 4 Oct 2026

Compared on network access control software

Free plan: No
Wired access control: Yes
Wireless access control: Yes
VPN access control: Yes
802.1X support: Yes
Deployment model: hybrid

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The record

Purpose: Belden NAC provides network visibility, device authentication, and granular access control for critical IT and OT networks.
Implementation: Belden says implementation is possible within a day and describes the interface as intuitive and easy to use.
Network visibility: The product provides a network overview with graphical reports and topology, and can identify endpoints and detect deviations from expected status.
Authentication: Belden NAC supports 802.1X authentication through an integrated RADIUS server using MAC address, credentials, or certificates, and can integrate with existing identity stores.
Segmentation: Its VLAN Manager supports static and dynamic VLAN concepts for network segmentation.
Guest access: Guest Service provides external devices temporary, time-limited network access to defined resources on LAN and Wi-Fi.
Endpoint security: Advanced Security gathers endpoint details and network measurement data to identify devices and detect incidents such as ARP spoofing and MAC spoofing.
Integrations: Belden lists interfaces including LDAP, Microsoft AD, Kaspersky, LogPoint, Symantec, Trend Micro, and WSUS/SCCM, along with asset management and infrastructure partners.
Deployment: Belden NAC is available as a physical or virtual appliance for VMware, Nutanix AHV, Proxmox, and Hyper-V; Belden says it does not require the customer to provide or maintain an operating system.
Infrastructure requirements: Belden says switches and routers should be manageable through SNMP V1, V2c, or V3 with read and write access, or through SSH or Telnet.
Compliance add-on: The Compliance add-on can isolate endpoints classified as insecure and connect to listed antivirus systems including Kaspersky, Sophos, Symantec, McAfee, G-Data, F-Secure, and Trend Micro.
Certification: Belden states that NAC holds German BSI certificate BSI-DSZ-CC-1180 and is certified EAL2+ under Common Criteria.
Support: Belden says customers can get support through their sales partner or contact its Berlin support team by phone and email during business hours.
Service option: Belden offers Network Access Control as a service through certified and experienced managed service providers.

Where it ranks on Freedom251

Best Network Access Control Software in 2026#17 of 23

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Sources

belden.com/products/industrial-networking-cybersec· checked 4 Oct 2026
belden.com/products/belden-nac-technology-partners· checked 4 Oct 2026
belden.com/about· checked 4 Oct 2026