Cloudi-Fi Cloud NAC vs NETGEAR Insight

Cloudi-Fi Cloud NAC runs network access control from the cloud for wired and Wi-Fi environments. Switches and access points remain enforcement points while the service handles 802.1X authentication and policy enforcement. It uses 802.1X, RADIUS, and EAP-TLS with one policy set across wired and wireless sites. Authentication can use EAP-TLS certificates, directory credentials, or MAC authentication bypass for endpoints without a supplicant. Policies support dynamic VLAN assignment, role-based access, and isolation or quarantine of unknown or unmanaged endpoints. Identity checks can use Microsoft Entra ID, LDAP, Active Directory, client certificates, or approved MAC addresses. Managed endpoints can receive certificates through an MDM such as Microsoft Intune. A cloud captive portal supports self-registration or sponsored access for visitors, contractors, and personal devices. Authentication results and session data remain available for audits across sites. Cloudi-Fi identifies multi-site organizations, IoT-heavy networks, SASE or Zero Trust programs, post-merger environments, and sites replacing end-of-life NAC appliances as intended use cases. Pricing is by request, with no displayed price.

NETGEAR Insight 10.0 is a cloud platform for managing NETGEAR access points, switches, routers, security devices, and mobile hotspots across one or multiple sites. Central administration includes zero-touch onboarding, bulk configuration templates, scheduled firmware updates, secure remote configuration, and role-based access control. The dashboard provides map-based site reports, Wi-Fi coverage heatmaps, live topology diagrams, device status, and historical traffic analytics. Security features listed include WPA3 enterprise encryption, LAN segmentation, guest network isolation, anomaly alerts, and VPN management. Insight is available through a browser-based portal that requires no installation, plus iOS and Android apps. AI-driven provisioning is marked beta and can propose a topology from plain-language requirements for review. NETGEAR offers a 90-day trial and describes one comprehensive subscription tier, with monthly postpaid, one-year prepaid, three-year prepaid, and partner-license models. Accounts can use only one subscription type at a time.