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ExtremeControl pros and cons

Vendor: Extreme
3.9 out of 5
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PROS

ExtremeControl allows identification of end users and their feature usage.
It offers ease of use reportedly more than Cisco ISE.
Stability is a key advantage, leading to its choice for a major hospital in Oslo.
It effectively enhances network security and integrates with other security tools.
Overall rating for ExtremeControl is nine out of ten.

CONS

Access to information on traffic passing through could be improved.
Installation time varies widely, potentially taking from five minutes to four hours, with room for speed improvements in complex environments.
Development for the on-premises controller is insufficient.
The system requires better clarification that optimal operation needs the purchase of all components together.
Initial setup is challenging and best suited for experienced individuals, with deployment times ranging from days to weeks.
 

ExtremeControl Pros review quotes

it_user1135854 - PeerSpot reviewer
Nov 4, 2019
I can know which end users are using which features.
reviewer2679522 - PeerSpot reviewer
Apr 10, 2025
Overall, I would rate ExtremeControl nine out of ten.
reviewer1246599 - PeerSpot reviewer
Feb 18, 2022
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.
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Jose Mota - PeerSpot reviewer
Apr 18, 2024
It has effectively enhanced network security and integrated with other security tools to streamline operations.
WA
Jan 12, 2023
There is information on migrating most of the cloud system's features.
reviewer1567812 - PeerSpot reviewer
Aug 27, 2021
The solution is easy to use.
 

ExtremeControl Cons review quotes

it_user1135854 - PeerSpot reviewer
Nov 4, 2019
I'd like to have access to more information on the traffic passing through.
reviewer2679522 - PeerSpot reviewer
Apr 10, 2025
I would rate their technical support five out of ten. They have strict upgrade policies.
Jose Mota - PeerSpot reviewer
Apr 18, 2024
One improvement could be better clarification, namely that the system only works optimally with all components purchased together.
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WA
Mar 5, 2025
The initial setup was not easy. It requires an experienced person to deploy ExtremeControl, and deployment can take from days to weeks depending on the complexity of the network.
WA
Jan 12, 2023
There isn't enough development for the on-premises controller.
reviewer1567812 - PeerSpot reviewer
Aug 27, 2021
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.