ExtremeControl Reviews

Name: ExtremeControl
Brand: Extreme
Rating: 3.6 (5 reviews)

3.6 out of 5

5 reviews
83% willing to recommend

1,046 followers

What is ExtremeControl?

ExtremeControl lets you manage secure and automated access for both, BYOD and IoT devices from one convenient dashboard. It makes it easy to roll out granular policies across your wired and wireless networks to meet industry and company compliance obligations. Identity based network access control keeps unauthorized people and devices from accessing your network.

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ExtremeControl is the #15 ranked solution in top Network Access Control (NAC) solutions. PeerSpot users give ExtremeControl an average rating of 7.2 out of 10. Based on the analysis of the 5 most recent ExtremeControl reviews, the overall sentiment is neutral, with a sentiment score of 4.7. (Among the lowest in the category). ExtremeControl is most commonly compared to Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE): ExtremeControl vs Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE). ExtremeControl is popular among the large enterprise segment, accounting for 54% of users researching this solution on PeerSpot. The top industry researching this solution are professionals from a computer software company, accounting for 16% of all views.

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Featured reviews

Jose Mota

IT specialist at FERCAM SpA

We have noticed similarities between Extreme and Ubiquiti, particularly in their functionality, like how they operate wirelessly and can be managed from the cloud or locally. Based on our experience, Ubiquiti's system may be more user-friendly and capable of handling heavy loads. Still, Extreme could be more reliable, although you have yet to compare them side by side directly. For instance, we have observed Extreme performing well in a warehouse environment, which might have a different level of network traffic than a convention center.

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reviewer1246599

Project Manager at a computer software company with 501-1,000 employees

I'm not responsible for deploying ExtremeControl, so I can't say if it's difficult to deploy. Some other projects in my company may have it deployed on the cloud, but I'm unsure. I'm working on a massive project that will finish in autumn 2024. We're using ExtremeControl and other Extreme components for that. We have a team of two or three experts who install and maintain the solution. I don't think they spent much time on it because they have experience working with ExtremeControl from other projects. Overall, the project takes a long time to reach the production stage. It's about a year before we are ready to go into production. We have a group that does maintenance, and the hospital has its own technicians. I don't know how many of them are doing this, but I would assume it's maybe 20 because you have to support it 24/7.

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Wael Awni

Management Board Member and Network Engineer at NewLogics

The initial setup was complex for on-premises but straightforward for cloud. It takes five or six steps to deploy APs from scratch on the on-premises controller and takes a lot of time. It wastes one or two days of our engineers' time. We need two technical staff for the deployment.

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ExtremeControl mindshare

As of November 2024, the mindshare of ExtremeControl in the Network Access Control (NAC) category stands at 1.9%, up from 1.6% compared to the previous year, according to calculations based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

Network Access Control (NAC)

Key learnings from peers

Last updated Nov 21, 2024

Valuable Features

"It has effectively enhanced network security and integrated with other security tools to streamline operations."
"There is information on migrating most of the cloud system's features."
"The company also uses Cisco ISE in other places. I have been told that ExtremeControl is easier to use than ISE. The other reason we prefer ExtremeControl is stability. That's why they chose it for this big hospital in Oslo."

Room for Improvement

"One improvement could be better clarification, namely that the system only works optimally with all components purchased together."
"There isn't enough development for the on-premises controller."
"The installation is easy, it can take between five minutes to four hours depending on the complexity of the environment. The speed of the installation could improve for more complex environments."

Pricing

"ExtremeControl can be expensive compared to other options in the market."

Popular Use Cases

At Egypt's largest university, ExtremeControl handles access points, firewalls, and switches. It provides authenticated access for staff and students, managing roughly 70,000 users. Despite extensive network deployment, dissatisfaction arises with the limited features of the on-premises system compared to cloud capabilities. ExtremeControl aids in network switching management and login oversight, enhancing security and access control for diverse users.

Deployment

ExtremeControl's initial setup is typically simple, taking anywhere from five minutes to four hours depending on the environment's complexity. Some projects view the setup as straightforward, while others find it long for production. Teams often have experts and technicians to manage the process. On-premises setups can be complex and time-consuming, but cloud deployments are smoother. Experience with ExtremeControl plays a significant role in how time-consuming the setup can be.

Scalability

Stability

Users consistently acknowledge stability in ExtremeControl. Several identify the system as reliable. One mentions deployment challenges due to building readiness but acknowledges installation in other areas. Though not a direct user, a project manager suggests stability without specifics. Ratings for stability reach up to eight out of ten. Even though firsthand usage might be lacking, users recognize ExtremeControl's stability through consistent deployment and satisfactory performance across various locations.

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