PacketFence
PacketFence is a free, open-source Network Access Control (NAC) system for securing small to large heterogeneous networks. It provides out-of-band enforcement via SNMP or RADIUS, full 802.1X support with FreeRADIUS using PEAP-TLS, EAP-TLS, EAP-PEAP, and EAP-TTLS methods, captive portal for registration and remediation, and VLAN isolation for non-compliant or compromised devices. Integrates with Snort NIDS, Nessus/OpenVAS vulnerability scanners, and syslog parsing in tools like FortiSIEM. Best for organizations needing flexible deployment across managed switches, wireless controllers, and legacy equipment without inline traffic processing.
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PacketFence is an open-source NAC platform that controls wired and wireless access with 802.1X, captive portal onboarding, VLAN assignment, and quarantine controls. Its main differentiator is broad NAC function without a proprietary license model, making it a practical fit for teams that want policy-based network admission and guest/BYOD workflows.
- Organizations seeking a highly customizable, open-source NAC solution with robust network enforcement capabilities.
- Securing guest Wi-Fi access
- Enforcing device compliance on internal networks
- Automating device registration and onboarding
- Isolating compromised devices
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