We realize 100% cloud management with ExtremeCloud™ IQ

Your benefits of cloud management:

• Centralized control and transparency:
  All Extreme Networks devices—and even selected third-party switches—can be managed, monitored, and configured via a central dashboard. The platform offers a 360° view of network devices, users, applications, and policies.
• Scalability and flexibility:
  ExtremeCloud IQ grows with your requirements and can dynamically allocate resources to support traffic spikes or new locations. The platform is available globally in 21 points of presence (PoPs) on AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud and supports public cloud, private cloud, and edge cloud options.
• Automation and AI support:
  ExtremeCloud IQ uses AI-powered analytics (AIOps) to proactively detect, resolve, and optimize network issues. Features like CoPilot provide predictive analytics, automatic anomaly detection, root cause analysis, and intelligent recommendations before disruptions occur.
• Security and compliance:
  The platform is certified according to international standards such as ISO/IEC 27001, 27017, and 27701 and supports data protection requirements like GDPR and CCPA. Customer data is not routed through the ExtremeCloud infrastructure but remains within your corporate network.
• Flexible licensing models:
  With various license tiers (Connect, Pilot, CoPilot), we can select the functionality that best suits your company—from basic management to advanced AI and automation features.
• Simple deployment and onboarding:
  The platform supports QR and barcode onboarding, automatic device configuration, bulk editing of device properties, scheduled firmware upgrades, and an intuitive user interface for the rapid commissioning of new sites.

Cloud architecture details

Advanced features:

• Guest access and BYOD:
  Multiple onboarding workflows, Private Pre-Shared Key (PPSK), Enhanced Open (OWE), and PSK authentication, as well as support for third-party and custom captive web portals.
• Troubleshooting and monitoring:
  Real-time and historical network monitoring, Client360° analysis, dynamic packet captures, automatic problem detection and remediation, as well as comprehensive reporting and dashboard functions.
• Security features:
  Role-based access control, SSO via SAML, multi-factor authentication, and compliance tools for data protection and auditing.

Controller-based WLAN architecture

The benefits of controller-based management:

• Centralized Management and Control:
  The controller enables the management of up to 20,000 access points and 1,000 switches, with support for up to 100,000 users in high-density environments.
• Flexible Topologies:
  Supports centralized and distributed data paths, local and controller-based forwarding, as well as fabric integration (SPB/VxLAN). This allows the network to be optimally adapted to specific requirements.
• Advanced Security and Policy Features:
  Comprehensive authentication options (WPA3, 802.1X, RADIUS, Active Directory), role-based access control, guest access with captive portal, Management Frame Protection (802.11w), and more.
• Automation and Integration:
  The controller offers a REST API and Python SDK for automating routine tasks, firmware upgrades, and integration with third-party systems. Integration with ExtremeCloud IQ Site Engine enables centralized management of wired and wireless networks, as well as detailed analytics.
• Location Services and Analytics:
  Integrated location analytics, heatmaps, real-time visualization of RF performance, support for BLE beacons and asset tracking, as well as integration with ExtremeAnalytics and ExtremeGuest for comprehensive insights into user behavior and network performance.
• High Availability and Resilience:
  Appliances can be operated as a high-availability pair to ensure maximum resilience and uninterrupted operation.

Deployment Options:

• Physical or Virtual Appliance:
  The controller can be flexibly deployed as a hardware appliance or as a virtual machine (VMware, Hyper-V, KVM)^.
• Edge Deployment:
  For decentralized or edge environments, the controller can be operated on ExtremeCloud Edge to ensure data residency and local control.
• Licensing:
  ExtremeCloud IQ Controller uses universal licenses (Navigator or Pilot) that can be flexibly applied to various deployment models.