Packet Fence
PacketFence is an open-source network access control (NAC) system which provides the following features: registration, detection of abnormal network activities, proactive vulnerability scans, isolation of problematic devices, remediation through a captive portal, 802.1X, wireless integration and User-Agent / DHCP fingerprinting. Among the features provided by PacketFence, there are:
- Powerful BYOD (Bring Your Own Device) workflows
- Simple and efficient guests management
- Multiple enforcement methods including role-based access control (RBAC)
- Compliance checks for computers present on your network
- Integration with various vulnerability scanners and intrusion detection solutions
- Bandwidth accounting for all devices
PacketFence is an unobtrusive solution that works with equipment from many vendors (wired or wireless) such as 3Com, AeroHIVE, Allied Telesis, Aruba, Cisco, Dell, Enterasys, ExtremeNetworks, Extricom, Foundry/Brocade, Hewlett-Packard, Intel, Juniper Networks, LG-Ericsson US, Meru Networks, Motorola, Nortel/Avaya, Ruckus and Xirrus.
The Web administration interface is built using the Catalyst web application framework.
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