PacketFence

PacketFence is an open source and free network access control (NAC) system. Among the different markets are:

 * banks
 * colleges and universities
 * engineering companies
 * manufacturing businesses
 * school boards
... and many more!

What is new in this release:

• New feature:
• New Polish (pl_PL) translation (thanks to Maciej Uhlig)
• Enhancements:
• Improved display of filters and sources (DynamicTable) in portal profile editor
• Ensure the VLAN naming scheme is set on start up
• When no authentication source is associated to the default portal profile, all available sources are used
• Phone number is now editable from the user editor
• Updated fingerprints of gaming devices (Xbox)
• Moved pfmon to a single process daemon and added the ability to restart itself upon error
• Added new test tool bin/pftest
• Improved SQL query in pf::node when matching a valid MAC
• Allow change of owner in node editor (with auto-completion)
• iptables management by packetfence is now optional
• Allow advanced search of users and nodes by notes (#1701)
• Added better error/warning messages when adding a violation with pfcmd
• Output the violation id for pfcmd violation add command when the json option is supplied
• Bug fixes:
• Fixed XML encoding of RADIUS attributes in SOAP request
• Fixed retrieval of user role for gaming devices
• Fixed SQL query of connection types report in Web admin
• Fixed issue with anonymous LDAP bind failing with searches
• Fixed email subject when self-registering by email
• Fixed empty variables of preregistration email template
• Fixed detection of guest-only authentication sources when no source is associated to the portal
• Fixed stylesheet for Firefox and IE when printing user access credentials
• Fixed display of IP address in advanced search of nodes
• Fixed advanced search of nodes by violationFixed advanced search of users by sponsor
• Fixed various caching issues
• Fixed various logged warnings
• Fixed various authentication issues (#1693, #1695)

What is new in version 4.0.0:

• This version introduces a brand new modern, fast, and responsive Web administrative interface.
• It also simplifies the definition of authentication sources in one place and allows dynamic computation of roles.
• The portal profiles can now be entirely managed from the Web interface, simplifying their definitions and eliminating possible configuration mistakes.
• Using a centralized caching system, configuration is now propagated instantaneously, with no downtime required.

What is new in version 3.6.1:

• This minor release is focused on small new features, enhancements, and bugfixes.
• It improves performance and stability.
• BelAir equipment is now supported, and many registration issues have been fixed.

What is new in version 3.6.0:

• It improves performance and stability, and adds several new features, including OAuth2 support, integration with Accuris Networks' WISPr Client, and Wireless IDS support.

What is new in version 3.5.1:

• A minor release focused on small enhancements and bugfixes.
• Improved performance and stability.
• Several fixes in the FreeRADIUS, guests, billing, captive portal, and input validation areas.
• French and Spanish translations were updated.

What is new in version 3.5.0:

• It adds a remediation module for SourceFire 3D, the ability to have different captive portals depending on the SSID you connect to, a new Web-based configuration tool which eases the installation and configuration process of a new PacketFence installation, and complete Suricata support.

What is new in version 3.4.0:

• This major release focuses on new features and enhancements, including Brocade and H3C hardware support, Debian Squeeze support, more custom VLAN support, node bulk importation improvements, new bandwidth graphs, performance tweaks, stability improvements, and a security fix.

What is new in version 3.3.1:

• This version is a virtual machine built with PacketFence 3.3.1.
• It has Role-Based Access Control (RBAC) support for many network vendors.
• Guests can now pre-register in advance or have their network access sponsored.
• Inline enforcement has been simplified, and many new improvements or fixes have been integrated.

What is new in version 3.3.0:

• A major release focused on new features and enhancements.
• AlliedTelesis switches support.
• Introduction of Role-Based Access Control (RBAC) for Aruba, AeroHIVE, Meru, and Motorola equipment.
• Guests can now pre-register in advance or have their network access sponsored.
• Simplified inline enforcement.
• Several new configuration parameters that affects guest handling.
• Noteworthy fixes include a RADIUS Identity privacy fix and Captive portal look on mobile devices (smartphones and tablets).
• There is some polishing and translation updates