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Captive portal market size is projected to grow from USD 0.9 billion in 2023 to USD 1.7 billion by 2028, at a CAGR of 13.4% during the forecast period. The increasing demand for secure and controlled access to WiFi networks will drive the growth of the captive portal market. The primary objective of a captive portal is to restrict user access to a Wi-Fi hotspot until they have been validated and verified by the system. Businesses choose to implement a Captive Portal solution to gain better control over the access and usage of their WiFi network.

Top Captive Portal Companies include

• Cisco (US)
• Extreme Networks (US)
• Aruba Networks (US)
• Juniper (US)
• Arista (US) and many more....

While there isn't a singular list of "Top Captive Portal Companies" because the technology is often built into networking equipment, major players in the networking space like Cisco, Aruba, Juniper, Extreme Networks, and Arista Networks offer captive portal functionalities as part of their broader solutions. These companies provide the infrastructure needed to create and manage captive portals for WiFi networks .

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Cisco Captive Portal is a feature on Cisco wireless access points that allows you to set up a guest network where wireless users must be authenticated before they can access the Internet. It provides wireless access to your visitors while maintaining the security of your internal network. In December 2022, Cisco launched version 2.5.1 of the Cisco Business Dashboard (CBD), which includes support for an external Captive Portal page for CBW140 and CBW150 series networks. This newly introduced feature serves as an authentication page for guest networks and brings numerous benefits compared to local captive portal pages.

ExtremeGuest was initially developed for deployment in ExtremeWireless WiNG installations, allowing it to gather guest analytics data from the WiNG captive portal and enforce access control. However, in the latest release, this support has been expanded to include ExtremeCloud Appliance-managed networks and ExtremeControl-managed wired networks. In August 2019, Extreme Networks acquired Aerohive Networks, a company known for its expertise in cloud-managed wireless networking solutions. By joining forces, Extreme Networks aims to strengthen its portfolio by incorporating Aerohive's cloud management and edge capabilities. This strategic move enables Extreme Networks to expand its presence in the enterprise networking market.

Aruba Networks, a subsidiary of Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE), specializes in networking solutions and services. They are renowned for their wireless LAN (WLAN) equipment and management tools, catering primarily to enterprise-level customers. Aruba offers a comprehensive portfolio including access points, switches, controllers, network management solutions, and security features. Their solutions focus on enhancing connectivity, mobility, and security within organizations, supporting IoT deployments and cloud-based networking initiatives.

Juniper Networks is a prominent player in the networking and cybersecurity sectors, known for its high-performance network hardware, software, and services. They provide routers, switches, and security appliances designed for both service providers and enterprises. Juniper's offerings include Junos OS for network management, Contrail for software-defined networking (SDN), and Juniper Security solutions for threat detection and prevention. The company emphasizes innovation in network automation, cloud infrastructure, and AI-driven networking to deliver scalable and secure networking solutions.

Arista Networks specializes in cloud networking solutions for data centers and high-performance computing environments. They offer programmable Ethernet switches, software-driven cloud networking solutions, and EOS (Extensible Operating System) for network automation and management. Arista's products are known for their scalability, low latency, and high reliability, catering to large-scale data center operators, financial services, and service providers. Their focus on open standards and interoperability supports modern cloud architectures and hybrid cloud deployments, enabling efficient data management and network performance.

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