Tech riderRev. 4 Oct 2026
ExtremeControl
- 1Runs onAPI, Linux, Mac, self-hosted, Web, Windows
- 2CostsNot stated by the maker
- 3Wired access controlYes
- 4Wireless access controlYes
- 5VPN access controlYes
- 6802.1X supportYes
- 7Deployment modelhybrid
6 lines stated Written from the maker's own pages: extremenetworks.com
Overview
ExtremeControl is ranked #7 of 23 in network access control software on Specifiction. It runs on API, Linux, macOS, Self-hosted, Web, Windows. There is no free plan.
ExtremeControl plans and pricing
All plansExtremeControl Not published Priced separately · based on unique MAC addresses connected within the past 24 hours extremenetworks.com · 4 Oct 2026
Compared on network access control software
- Free plan
- Noextremenetworks.com
- Wired access control
- Yesextremenetworks.com
- Wireless access control
- Yesextremenetworks.com
- VPN access control
- Yesextremenetworks.com
- 802.1X support
- Yesextremenetworks.com
- Deployment model
- hybridextremenetworks.com
Facts
- Purpose
- ExtremeControl provides centralized network access control, visibility, and policy management for endpoints, users, and IoT devices.extremenetworks.com · 3 Oct 2026
- Access controls
- It supports role-based access, guest access, BYOD onboarding, and secure IoT network access, including for third-party networking devices.extremenetworks.com · 3 Oct 2026
- Policy rules
- Administrators can set policies using user, time, location, vulnerability, or access type, and apply VLAN, ACL, and QoS rules.extremenetworks.com · 3 Oct 2026
- Integrations
- The product page names NGFW, SIEM, CMDB, internet security, and EMM/MDM integrations; examples include VMware Workspace ONE UEM, Citrix, and MobileIron.extremenetworks.com · 3 Oct 2026
- Firewall response
- ExtremeControl can share user, IP address, and location context with perimeter firewalls and orchestrate endpoint isolation and remediation based on alerts.extremenetworks.com · 3 Oct 2026
- Reporting
- It provides customizable reports and alerts about authentication, guest access, onboarding, device profiles, and endpoint health.extremenetworks.com · 3 Oct 2026
- API
- The product page says ExtremeControl offers an open northbound API for customized integrations.extremenetworks.com · 3 Oct 2026
- Deployment
- ExtremeControl virtual engines are documented for VMware ESX/ESXi and Microsoft Hyper-V deployments.documentation.extremenetworks.com · 3 Oct 2026
- Licensing limit
- An initial ExtremeCloud IQ Site Engine installation does not include an end-system license; the generated evaluation license includes unlimited end-systems.emc.extremenetworks.com · 3 Oct 2026
- Legacy license quantities
- For upgrades from Extreme Management Center, the documentation lists 500 Access Control end-systems for NMS-ADV and 250 for NMS-xx licenses.emc.extremenetworks.com · 3 Oct 2026
- Security maintenance
- Extreme says its Linux-based engines, including ExtremeControl, are hardened by limiting unnecessary services and software and applying upstream Linux security updates.emc.extremenetworks.com · 3 Oct 2026
- Support and training
- Extreme offers ExtremeControl training for customers, partners, distributors, and employees, with video, instructor-led sessions, and hands-on labs; account registration or sign-in is required for materials.extremenetworks.com · 3 Oct 2026
- Maker
- Extreme Networks' company page states that it was founded in 1996 in Silicon Valley, California.extremenetworks.com · 3 Oct 2026
- Role based access
- It provides role based network access control for devices, including third party networking devices.extremenetworks.com · 4 Oct 2026
- BYOD and guest
- It supports secure guest access and BYOD onboarding.extremenetworks.com · 4 Oct 2026
- IoT
- It provides secure IoT network access and policies based on device security posture.extremenetworks.com · 4 Oct 2026
- Policy controls
- Administrators can apply role based policies using endpoint attributes including user, time, location, vulnerability, or access type.extremenetworks.com · 4 Oct 2026
- Threat response
- It can coordinate endpoint isolation and remediation through integrations with next generation firewall solutions.extremenetworks.com · 4 Oct 2026
- Compliance
- It monitors device health and compliance before and after access and supports policy audits from integrated MDM/EMM solutions.extremenetworks.com · 4 Oct 2026
- Intended users
- The product page describes use by network administrators, security teams, and compliance auditors managing access policies across network users and devices.extremenetworks.com · 4 Oct 2026
Company
- Founded
- 1996extremenetworks.com · 28 Sept 2026
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Sources
- extremenetworks.com/products/network-access-control/extreme· checked 3 Oct 2026
- documentation.extremenetworks.com/netsight/8.2/9036066-00_XMC_AC_AA_Virtu· checked 3 Oct 2026
- emc.extremenetworks.com/content/oneview/install/licensing_xiq.h· checked 3 Oct 2026
- emc.extremenetworks.com/content/common/releasenotes/release_not· checked 3 Oct 2026
- extremenetworks.com/support/training/extremecontrol· checked 3 Oct 2026
- extremenetworks.com/about-extreme-networks· checked 3 Oct 2026
- extremenetworks.com/products/network-management/extremeclou· checked 4 Oct 2026