What is PacketFence ?
PacketFence is a fully supported, trusted, Free and Open Source network access control (NAC) solution. Boasting an impressive feature set including a captive-portal for registration and remediation, centralized wired and wireless management, powerful BYOD management options, 802.1X support, layer-2 isolation of problematic devices; PacketFence can be used to effectively secure networks small to very large heterogeneous networks. Among the different markets are :
- banks
- colleges and universities
- engineering companies
- convention and exhibition centers
- hospitals and medical centers
- hotels
- manufacturing businesses
- school boards (K-12)
.. and many more!
Released under the GPL, PacketFence is built using trusted open source components that allows it to offer an impressive amount of features.
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Version 4.0.1
Released on 2013-05-17
Testimonials
PacketFence allowed us to eliminate all costly P2P activities on our network.
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PacketFence is working marvelously with over 8,000 registered devices on an infrastructure of 200-plus endpoint switches and nearly 400 wireless APs.
Why do I need PacketFence ?
Do you want to efficiently handle guests on your network? Is your network a breeding ground for computer worms and viruses? Can anyone connect to your network without your knowledge? If so, PacketFence is for you.
What you can do with PacketFence :
- BYOD - Let people bring their own devices
- Provide guest access
- Role-based access control
- Perform compliance checks
- Eliminate malware
- Simplify network management
300,000 downloads and counting!
Month after month, more people choose PacketFence. Give it a try too!
