What is PacketFence ?
PacketFence is a fully supported, trusted, Free and Open Source network access control (NAC) system. PacketFence is actively maintained and has been deployed in numerous large-scale institutions over the past years. It can be used to effectively secure networks - from small to very large heterogeneous networks. PacketFence has been deployed in production environments where thousands of users are involved. Among the different markets are :
- banks
- colleges and universities
- engineering companies
- manufacturing businesses
- school boards (K-12)
.. and many more!
Released under the GPL, PacketFence offers an impressive amount of features.
Testimonials
PacketFence allowed us to eliminate all costly peer-to-peer activities on our network.
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We were able to lab test it and then deploy it into production within month, having almost zero impact on our user base.
Why do I need PacketFence ?
If you want more control over which devices or endpoints access the network, PacketFence is for you. If you are looking at giving only Internet access to guests on your network, PacketFence is for you. If your network is a breeding ground for attacks, computer viruses or worms, PacketFence is for you.
What you can do with PacketFence :
- Block iPods wireless access
- Forbid rogue access points
- Perform compliance checks
- Eliminate Peer-to-Peer traffic
- Provide guest access
70 000 downloads and counting!
Month after month, more people choose PacketFence. Give it a try too!
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