PacketFence
Open network access control (NAC): captive portal, 802.1X, guest access, and device profiling for wired and wireless networks.
Why it is included
Mature open-source NAC used in education and enterprises; strong fit for VLAN enforcement and BYOD onboarding.
Best for
Campus and corporate networks that need policy-based admission without commercial NAC appliances.
Strengths
- 802.1X and captive portal in one stack
- Integration with switches and Wi-Fi controllers
- Guest and device registration workflows
Limitations
- Requires solid switching/Wi-Fi vendor support for full NAC value
Good alternatives
FreeRADIUS-only builds · Commercial NAC suites
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