Device Tags help you categorize and filter MikroTik routers within Altostrat. By assigning one or more labels, you can quickly locate devices by location, function, or status.
Why Use Tags?
- Organization Group devices by region, role, or environment (e.g., “Branch APs,” “Datacenter Core,” “Testing Lab”).
- Filtering In the Sites view, filter devices by tag to see only those relevant to your current task.
- Multi-Tag A single device can carry multiple tags if it belongs to multiple categories.
Adding Tags
1
Navigate to Sites
From the Dashboard, click Sites. You’ll see a list of all registered devices.
2
Edit Tags
Hover over a site (or device) entry to reveal an Add Tag or Edit Tags button.
3
Create or Assign Tags
In the pop-up or sidebar, type the name of a new tag or select from existing ones. Choose a color if desired. Confirm to apply.
Removing or Editing Tags
1
Open Tags Editor
Hover over the site again and select Edit Tags.
2
Remove or Update
Click on a tag to remove it, or rename its label if supported (usually by creating a new tag with the desired name).
If no devices remain with a particular tag, Altostrat automatically deletes that unused tag from the system.
Filtering by Tags
- Sites View In the Sites list, look for a Filter by Tag dropdown or button.
- Select the Desired Tag Only devices carrying that tag appear, simplifying device management for large organizations.
Best Practices
- Use Clear, Meaningful Names: Keep tags concise yet descriptive (e.g., “Floor-1,” “High-Priority,” “Customer-A”).
- Combine Tags: A device can have “NY-Office,” “Production,” and “Firewall” simultaneously.
- Routine Cleanup: Remove or rename obsolete tags to maintain clarity and consistency across your environment.
- Enforce a Tagging Convention: Decide on a standard format (e.g., location/function, etc.) to keep your docs tidy.