Replace Legacy NPS with Foxpass Cloud-Native RADIUS
Foxpass makes it easy to move away from on-premises NPS servers. Eliminate certificate pain, Active Directory sprawl, and manual RADIUS configuration.
Why Teams Are Leaving NPS
Microsoft NPS (Network Policy Server) is a powerful but aging tool built for AD-based, Windows-centric networks.
Today’s hybrid and cloud-native environments demand:
Wi-Fi and VPN access for non-Windows devices
BYOD support and mobile certificate enrollment
Azure AD / Entra ID, Okta, or Google identity integration
Zero-trust access control and passwordless authentication
Scalable RADIUS without maintaining on-prem infrastructure
Unfortunately, NPS can’t deliver this without significant workarounds, maintenance, compromise, or extensions.
The Foxpass Replacement
Foxpass Cloud RADIUS is a fully managed, cloud-native RADIUS platform that supports:
EAP-TLS and EAP-TTLS (passwordless + identity-based access)
RadSec (RADIUS over TLS) for secure, encrypted RADIUS transport
Secure Wi-Fi and VPN authentication
Integration with cloud IdPs (Entra ID, Google Workspace, Okta, OneLogin)
99.9% uptime and global availability
Compatibility with MDM tools and certificate authorities
Learn more about Foxpass Cloud RADIUS
Key Benefits Over Microsoft NPS
Capability | Microsoft NPS | Foxpass Cloud RADIUS |
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RADIUS as a Service | ||
Native EAP-TLS Support |
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RadSec (RADIUS over TLS) | (built-in) | |
BYOD Certificate Enrollment |
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Entra ID Integration |
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No Windows Server Required | ||
Redundancy & Failover | Manual HA | Built-in |
Modern API & Console | ||
Compliance Support | Partial | SOC 2, HIPAA-ready |
Migration Scenarios
Scenario | Solution with Foxpass |
|---|---|
Eliminating on-prem AD or NPS servers | Use Foxpass Cloud RADIUS with Entra ID or Google |
Supporting mixed device environments (macOS, ChromeOS, iOS) | Use EAP-TLS with certificate-based authentication |
Enabling BYOD without tickets | Deploy Foxpass’s self-service certificate installer |
Scaling RADIUS for multi-campus or multi-site Wi-Fi | Use cloud-native RADIUS with high availability |
Securing VPN access with identity policies | Authenticate VPN clients via LDAP Bridge or RADIUS + IdP |
Optional BYOD Certificate Enrollment
With the Foxpass Advanced License, enable a self-service, NetID-branded certificate installer for BYOD devices. Perfect for replacing NPS's clunky certificate management or patchwork Group Policy configurations.
Built for Compliance & Security
- SOC 2 Type II, HIPAA-ready
- Zero-trust alignment with EAP-TLS
- Audit-ready logs for all access attempts
- Support for passwordless network access
- TLS encryption for all traffic
- RadSec (RADIUS over TLS) supported
Ready to Replace NPS?
Get rid of your aging on-prem RADIUS infrastructure and simplify your access stack with a modern, cloud-native alternative.