Features

This page highlights advanced features in Netmaker for enhanced network management, security, and performance. It includes tools to simplify management, optimize connectivity, control access, enhance security, and ensure reliable connectivity.

User ManagementCopied!

Easily create and manage superadmin and admin accounts in Netmaker, with advanced user management features available in Netmaker Professional.

User Management

EgressCopied!

Enables clients (nodes and external clients) to access external networks.

Egress

Remote Access Copied!

A remote access gateway enables “external” clients to connect to the network. External clients refer to clients that are not part of the mesh network, but need to connect to it. This could be a laptop, mobile device, or even a server that is not part of the network.

Remote Access Gateways and Clients

Acess Control ListCopied!

ACLs control communications between nodes on a network.

ACLs

Domain Name SystemCopied!

Configure CoreDNS in Netmaker for managing DNS entries and enabling access to network resources.

DNS

Manage DNSCopied!

Managed DNS simplifies network communication by allowing devices to connect using domain names instead of IP addresses. It automatically assigns domain names in the format <device-name>.<network-name> and supports both netclient and extClient for seamless integration.

Relay Servers (Pro)Copied!

Relay Servers (Pro) facilitate connectivity for nodes in hard-to-reach locations by using a publicly accessible node to relay traffic when direct connections are not possible.

Relay Servers (Pro)

User Management (Pro)Copied!

User Management (Pro) facilitates effective management of user roles and permissions in Netmaker, offering multiple access levels and group management to streamline permission control.

User Management (Pro)

FailOver Servers (Pro)Copied!

FailOver Servers (Pro) ensure connectivity by routing traffic through a designated public node when direct connections are unavailable.

FailOver Servers (Pro)

Internet Gateways (Pro)Copied!

Internet Gateways (Pro) allow hosts in a Netmaker mesh network to connect to the internet via a designated gateway, similar to a traditional VPN.

Internet Gateways (Pro)

Metrics (Pro)Copied!

Metrics (Pro) provides visibility into connectivity, latency, and data transfer between peers in a Netmaker network, with UI visualizations and Prometheus/Grafana integration.

Analytics (Pro)

Tag Manangement (Pro)Copied!

Tag Management (Pro) allows administrators to group devices within a network by assigning tags, simplifying management and enhancing operational efficiency.

Tag Management (Pro)

Tag your devices for easy management within the network.

New ACLs (Pro)Copied!

New ACLs (Pro) enhance network security by allowing administrators to define rules for device communication and user access.

New ACLs (Pro)

Easily manage network access with the new Netmaker ACLs