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We performed a comparison between ExtremeCloud IQ and macmon Network Access Control 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 ExtremeCloud IQ vs. macmon Network Access Control Report (Updated: March 2024).
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Pros
"The tech who handles Extreme IQ tells me it's easy to use and learn. He felt like it was pretty intuitive. It comes with solid training materials. He also has talked about the security features that give you as much or as little control as you want.""ExtremeCloud offers features that not a lot of other vendors do like their data storage and the ability to swap licenses.""Its configuration and deployment are the most valuable.""The support organization behind this product is extremely professional.""It is more cost effective and gives more flexibility.""What our customers like the most is that this device is so rugged. It has very good performance and throughput. Its console is very easy to use and has many features, which makes it different from its competitors. Cloud IQ has all the features built into the console, whereas other solutions require you to integrate multiple solutions with their consoles. You don't need to add anything extra with Cloud IQ. With this single solution, you can do almost everything.""ExtremeCloud IQ is a complete package with the pilot and the co-pilot feature that gives me full visibility of the network.""The dashboards are great and the user interface is quite intuitive."

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"The API is a great way to get information from other tools.""We use it with our Cisco switches so we can see which switch it is actually connected to.""The ease of connecting with the client is valuable for me."

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Cons
"Its price could be lower. It is a simplified solution, but it has price challenges. It is costly as compared to other solutions. It has almost everything. The only thing is that MAC is not possible on the cloud, and it has to be on-premises.""The certification costs from suppliers are getting out of control, and it's not just Extreme. We have the same problem with Cisco and Huawei.""The solution's performance needs to be enhanced because of a very high delay.""Browser load time for the cloud is long and needs improvement.""Their firewall configuration gets funky and it can be difficult to understand.""Having a wizard for customers who are just starting might be helpful.""We have had some mediocre to poor experiences with tech support: Conflicting information, condescending attitudes, and reluctance to work to resolve an issue.""I would like to see more security features such as NAC integrated to the solution. This would allow customers to be able to control all other users under one dashboard."

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"The single sign-on process can be improved and the interface should be made more user-friendly.""The solution must allow users to filter files based on dates.""The service macmon offers is already great."

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Pricing and Cost Advice
  • "Although the pricing is a bit high, I consider Aerohive to be well worth the money."
  • "Buy near the end of Q4 in order to get a deal."
  • "Bring the cost down."
  • "I would advise that you be sure to compare apples with apples. Many customers just look at the price per AP and licences, and compare that against other solutions. But, they do not look at the complete picture such as: TCO - how much the equipment will cost you over, say, seven years? Will the customer need to change complete infrastructure when they want to buy the newest hardware? Does support include a lifetime warranty and RMA?"
  • "For example, if you compare Aruba vs Aerohive, you need to check which licences from Aruba you need to match the functionality of Aerohive (usually you need at least three types of licences and a controller with redundancy). The same goes with Cisco, where you need buy additional licences for central management, firewall, spectral analysis, WIPS, PPSK, etc. Aerohive has a very simple model - one licence for all the functionalities - and you can believe that there are many. One licence makes it easy to maintain, scale, renew and you can plan your costs 10 years in advance."
  • "Start small and grow big. You can choose the basic Aerohive Connect free subscription solution and, later, if needed (in terms of functionality) you can upgrade to Aerohive Select."
  • "There are probably cheaper solutions but we invest for stability and performance for the longer haul."
  • "I did a multi-year license. It was a three-year license. It compares well with others in terms of the price. It is about a hundred dollars per year on a three-year scale."
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    Questions from the Community
    Top Answer:Depends.  I have personally used both Cisco and Aruba so I am familiar with them.  Extreme I am not, so unless they have some feature that I need or want, I wouldn't consider them Do you have… more »
    Top Answer:The Client 360 feature provides a comprehensive view of your clients and their activities, including the devices they use. Additionally, a feature called Network 360 offers a 360-degree view of the… more »
    Top Answer:The ease of connecting with the client is valuable for me.
    Top Answer:There is no information on the protocol where the clients stop to authenticate. There are some policies, but I don't know whether the device stopped on the authentication or authorization levels. I… more »
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    Also Known As
    Aerohive Networks, Aerohive HiveManager, HiveManager, ExtremeCloud , ExtremeSecurity
    macmon NAC
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    Overview

    ExtremeCloud is a resilient and scalable cloud-based network management solution offered by Extreme Networks as a subscription service.

    The network is your platform of engagement for clients and staff. We have designed ExtremeCloud to provide superior user experience by empowering you and the applications that drive your business. The combination of Extreme Networks’ smart wired and wireless edges and the elasticity, resilience and scalability provided via state-of-the-art datacenters distributed strategically for worldwide availability allows you to respond to the changing needs of your business, at the speed of cloud, through a simple, multi-site aware user interface.

    With macmon Network Access Control you always know which devices are connected to your network and where. It provides profound protection for your corporate network and is a centralized security authority that protects your network against intrusion from unauthorized devices, and ensures the complete overview of all your devices.

    UFOs (unknown frightening objects) are a thing of the past, as all your devices such as PCs, printers, laptops, medical and technical devices are identified at any time, efficiently monitored and protected against unauthorized access. Guest and employee devices (BYOD) can be easily and securely authorized via the macmon guest service using dynamic management of network segmentation. 

    To protect your network against unauthorized access, macmon provides two efficient product bundles as well as additional Add-Ons.

    Find out more:
    - macmon NAC Bundles
    - macmon NAC features

    Sample Customers
    Henry Ford Health System, Baltimore Ravens, Brandili, Federal University of Alagoas, CEDAE, Caxias do Sul, UNISC Concurrency, CenturyLink Field, Louisiana College, Cricket Tasmania Stadium, Moscow Internet Exchange
    More than 1,500 installations in all over Europe in all industries: Stepchange, Volkswagen, Vivantes Healthcare, MBDA Weapons, APS engineering, Alfred Ritter GmbH (Ritter Sport), Haßberg-Kliniken, 1. FSV Mainz 05 eV., Siempelkamp, AEB etc.
    Top Industries
    REVIEWERS
    Educational Organization23%
    University9%
    Non Tech Company9%
    Comms Service Provider7%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Computer Software Company16%
    Government11%
    Educational Organization9%
    Comms Service Provider8%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Computer Software Company17%
    Manufacturing Company9%
    Comms Service Provider7%
    Government7%
    Company Size
    REVIEWERS
    Small Business54%
    Midsize Enterprise18%
    Large Enterprise29%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business29%
    Midsize Enterprise18%
    Large Enterprise53%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business28%
    Midsize Enterprise21%
    Large Enterprise50%
    Buyer's Guide
    ExtremeCloud IQ vs. macmon Network Access Control
    March 2024
    Find out what your peers are saying about ExtremeCloud IQ vs. macmon Network Access Control and other solutions. Updated: March 2024.
    769,662 professionals have used our research since 2012.

    ExtremeCloud IQ is ranked 5th in Network Access Control (NAC) with 73 reviews while macmon Network Access Control is ranked 9th in Network Access Control (NAC) with 3 reviews. ExtremeCloud IQ is rated 8.8, while macmon Network Access Control is rated 8.6. The top reviewer of ExtremeCloud IQ writes "Robust stability for maximizing network efficiency and security". On the other hand, the top reviewer of macmon Network Access Control writes "A robust solution that provides protection to effectively control the access to your network". ExtremeCloud IQ is most compared with Cisco Meraki Wireless LAN, Ubiquiti Wireless, Mist AI and Cloud, Aruba Wireless and Cisco DNA Center, whereas macmon Network Access Control is most compared with Aruba ClearPass, Cisco ISE (Identity Services Engine), Fortinet FortiNAC and Forescout Platform. See our ExtremeCloud IQ vs. macmon Network Access Control report.

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