Cloudi-Fi Cloud NAC vs Zyxel Nebula Cloud

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.

Zyxel Nebula Cloud provides centralized control and visibility for compatible Zyxel access points, switches, security firewalls, and mobile routers. Administrators can identify, configure, monitor, update, and troubleshoot distributed networks from one screen, with multi-tenant management across sites and locations. Devices can be configured in the cloud before unboxing and shipped for plug-and-play deployment. The mobile app supports deployment, network visualization and monitoring, live troubleshooting, and real-time alerts. NCC adds AI-powered network diagnostics and optimization, including network health insights and automatic optimization mechanisms. VPN options include L2TP and site-to-site connections, including hub-and-spoke configurations. Management uses the Network Configuration Protocol over TLS. Depending on device and license, security services can include content filtering, intrusion prevention, threat filtering, anti-malware, and sandboxing. Nebula is available on Android, iOS, and the web. Zyxel describes it as suitable for businesses of varying sizes and managed service providers managing multiple customers.