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100% willing to recommend
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We performed a comparison between ExtremeControl and Portnox Clear based on real PeerSpot user reviews.

Find out in this report how the two Network Access Control (NAC) solutions compare in terms of features, pricing, service and support, easy of deployment, and ROI.
To learn more, read our detailed ExtremeControl vs. Portnox Clear Report (Updated: May 2024).
770,394 professionals have used our research since 2012.
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Pros
"It has effectively enhanced network security and integrated with other security tools to streamline operations.""There is information on migrating most of the cloud system's features.""The company also uses Cisco ISE in other places. I have been told that ExtremeControl is easier to use than ISE. The other reason we prefer ExtremeControl is stability. That's why they chose it for this big hospital in Oslo.""I can know which end users are using which features.""The solution is easy to use."

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"I like the fact that you can take your device anywhere and still have that visibility from anywhere because it's agent-based.""The solution has a valuable reporting feature.""The product's initial setup phase was straightforward."

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Cons
"One improvement could be better clarification, namely that the system only works optimally with all components purchased together.""The installation is easy, it can take between five minutes to four hours depending on the complexity of the environment. The speed of the installation could improve for more complex environments.""I'd like to have access to more information on the traffic passing through.""There isn't enough development for the on-premises controller."

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"I believe there is a lot of room for improvement in terms of integration.""From a resource perspective, the OEM can do better in terms of resource utilization.""As there are no agents in Portnox Clear, the customers of the product cannot download any agents on their devices, making them unsure if the product offers proper security."

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  • "ExtremeControl can be expensive compared to other options in the market."
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  • "Pricing is quite reasonable."
  • "The cost of Portnox Clear is reasonable."
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    Questions from the Community
    Top Answer:There is information on migrating most of the cloud system's features.
    Top Answer:The on-premises controller is very annoying. It's missing many features and options and is not as professional as on cloud.
    Top Answer:We don't like ExtremeControl on-premises because it's missing most features. There is information on migrating most of the cloud system's features, but there isn't enough development for the… more »
    Top Answer:The product's initial setup phase was straightforward.
    Top Answer:The cost of Portnox Clear is reasonable. Portnox should get customers to reach out to Portnox Clear in the Nigerian market by offering the product at competitive prices. Portnox can also opt for the… more »
    Top Answer:A lot of our company's customers who use Portnox Clear feel that since it is an agentless solution, it is not well-equipped enough to cover all the devices in their environment. Sometimes, our company… more »
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    Also Known As
    Extreme Access Control, Enterasys NAC
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    Overview
    ExtremeControl lets you manage secure and automated access for both, BYOD and IoT devices from one convenient dashboard. It makes it easy to roll out granular policies across your wired and wireless networks to meet industry and company compliance obligations. Identity based network access control keeps unauthorized people and devices from accessing your network.

    Portnox CLEAR is the only cloud-native network access control (NAC) solution that unifies essential network and endpoint security capabilities: device discovery, network authentication, access control, network hardware administration, risk mitigation and compliance enforcement. As a cloud service, Portnox CLEAR eliminates the need for on-going maintenance such as upgrades and patches and requires no on-site appliances. As such, the platform can be easily deployed, scaled and managed by lean, resource-constrained IT teams across any corporate network - no matter how complex.

    Sample Customers
    Street Crane, Robert Bosch, Molex Chengdu, Weir Valves & Controls UK, Renault, AESSEAL, Ducati, Alexander Dennis, UK Ministry of Defence, Manz
    Data Realty, Royal London, Wales Millennium Centre, McLaren Construction Group, EL AL Israeli Airlines, 
    Top Industries
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Computer Software Company16%
    Government10%
    Healthcare Company9%
    Educational Organization8%
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    Company Size
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business28%
    Midsize Enterprise18%
    Large Enterprise54%
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    Buyer's Guide
    ExtremeControl vs. Portnox Clear
    May 2024
    Find out what your peers are saying about ExtremeControl vs. Portnox Clear and other solutions. Updated: May 2024.
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    ExtremeControl is ranked 14th in Network Access Control (NAC) with 5 reviews while Portnox Clear is ranked 12th in Network Access Control (NAC) with 3 reviews. ExtremeControl is rated 7.6, while Portnox Clear is rated 7.6. The top reviewer of ExtremeControl writes "Has a simple setup process, but it could be affordable ". On the other hand, the top reviewer of Portnox Clear writes "An affordable tool to monitor routers and access points". ExtremeControl is most compared with Aruba ClearPass, Cisco ISE (Identity Services Engine), Fortinet FortiNAC and Forescout Platform, whereas Portnox Clear is most compared with Portnox CORE and Aruba ClearPass. See our ExtremeControl vs. Portnox Clear report.

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