We performed a comparison between Aruba ClearPass and ExtremeCloud IQ 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."A lot of the issues in Forescout are mitigated in Aruba ClearPass, it supports all the expected protocols."
"The most valuable thing about Aruba ClearPass is its ease of use. It has always been a very reliable and very stable policy management platform."
"The solution has been working well."
"ClearPass prevents hackers from accessing the network. No one can get inside without authentication. It provides a lot of features we are missing. It's incredibly powerful and stable."
"If you are looking at the base installation, then it was a very straightforward process, which I would rate an eight or nine out of ten."
"What I like most about Aruba ClearPass is its access tracker that serves as its monitoring feature. The access tracker is really helpful when you want to troubleshoot authentication failures."
"What I like best about Aruba ClearPass is its 802.1X certificate-based authentication feature."
"A mature and functional product."
"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."
"HiveManager is incredibly useful for managing APs and switches from one cloud interface."
"The few times we have needed help, Aerohive has been there for us and I am confident that If I need them they will be there again."
"It allows me to see APs and clients that are having issues, allowing for faster support response and less downtime."
"ExtremeCloud offers features that not a lot of other vendors do like their data storage and the ability to swap licenses."
"The dashboards are great and the user interface is quite intuitive."
"Everything can be seen from the dashboard."
"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 network, like data usage (in GB), the status of ports and AP, and other details. You can drill down on granular-level drills to gain insights into specific applications and usage patterns like application level and fee, where your data is being wasted or what your clients are doing with the Internet data, what kind of applications they are using, etc."
"Licensing cost is extremely high."
"In the next version, I would like to see some enhancement or extension on the tracking side. For example, when any user enters the network, it should be more visible in the graphical form."
"Aruba ClearPass could improve when it comes to troubleshooting, it can be difficult. Some advanced problems are difficult."
"I can't think of an area where the solution is lacking a feature or a capability."
"The improvement can be in the cloud area. They can improve it for the cloud so that we can deploy it on the cloud."
"I would like the area of managing wired technology to be improved. Wireless is very good but I'm still struggling a bit to do my end to end configurations in the wired technology area."
"Some functions could be improved."
"The solution needs to upgrade its user interface. Right now, it's not so user friendly, and it's an aspect that my clients' wish was improved upon."
"Integrating the network access control solution can be complex, as it essentially combines two separate products."
"They can improve just the onboarding process. More user information about the introduction to the product would be helpful. It would be good if they have a better user introduction to the new product because it is different than the prior version."
"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."
"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."
"Pricing is a bit expensive."
"The dashboard and stability need to be improved."
"Browser load time for the cloud is long and needs improvement."
"Their firewall configuration gets funky and it can be difficult to understand."
Aruba ClearPass is ranked 2nd in Network Access Control (NAC) with 75 reviews while ExtremeCloud IQ is ranked 5th in Network Access Control (NAC) with 73 reviews. Aruba ClearPass is rated 8.6, while ExtremeCloud IQ is rated 8.6. The top reviewer of Aruba ClearPass writes "Easy to use, multifeatured, and reliable policy management platform for identity authentication and new device onboarding". On the other hand, the top reviewer of ExtremeCloud IQ writes "Robust stability for maximizing network efficiency and security". Aruba ClearPass is most compared with Cisco ISE (Identity Services Engine), Fortinet FortiNAC, Forescout Platform, Microsoft Intune and Ruckus Cloudpath, whereas ExtremeCloud IQ is most compared with Cisco Meraki Wireless LAN, Ubiquiti Wireless, Mist AI and Cloud, Aruba Wireless and Cisco DNA Center. See our Aruba ClearPass vs. ExtremeCloud IQ report.
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