ExtremeControl is network access control software for managing access by users, endpoints, and IoT devices across wired, wireless, and VPN environments. Network administrators can set role-based policies using factors such as identity, time, location, vulnerability, and access type, then apply VLAN, ACL, or QoS rules. It supports guest access, BYOD onboarding, 802.1X, and IoT access, including for devices on third-party networks. The system can share user, IP, and location context with perimeter firewalls and coordinate endpoint isolation and remediation in response to alerts. Reports and alerts cover authentication, onboarding, guest access, device profiles, and endpoint health. Named integrations include NGFW, SIEM, CMDB, internet security, and EMM/MDM tools, and an open API supports custom integrations. Virtual engines are documented for VMware ESX/ESXi and Microsoft Hyper-V. Pricing is available on request; the listed license basis is unique MAC addresses connected within the past 24 hours. There is no free plan.
Who it is for
It suits network administrators, security teams, and compliance auditors managing access policies for network users and devices. Its guest, BYOD, IoT, and policy audit capabilities are relevant to organizations managing varied endpoint types.
What is good
- Supports wired, wireless, and VPN access control.
- Policies can use user, time, location, and vulnerability.
- Coordinates endpoint isolation and remediation through firewall integrations.
- Reports cover authentication, device profiles, and endpoint health.
- Offers an open northbound API for customized integrations.
What to know first
- No free plan is listed.
- Pricing is available on request.
- An initial Site Engine installation excludes an end-system license.
Verdict
ExtremeControl combines access policy management with endpoint visibility and alert-driven response. Buyers should account for request-based pricing and the end-system licensing details for their installation.
ExtremeControl plans and pricing
All plansCompared 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
