Introduction
Altostrat SDX is designed for both small networks and large-scale deployments, providing robust tools to simplify management, bolster security, and maximize uptime-using your existing, compatible hardware.
Welcome to Altostrat SDX-the streamlined solution for connecting your supported third-party network hardware to the Altostrat ecosystem. SDX empowers you to centrally configure, monitor, and automate networks using devices such as MikroTik routers, unlocking Altostrat’s advanced SDN and security services with minimal friction.
Key Benefits of Altostrat SDX
- Unified Dashboard: Manage all integrated sites and security policies via a single, intuitive interface.
- Automated Workflows: Orchestrate scripts, schedule jobs, and review logs for hands-free operations on connected hardware.
- Access to Altostrat Services: Enable secure Management VPNs, Transient Access for remote support, and WAN Failover for resilience.
- Flexible Integrations: Seamlessly connect with communication platforms (Slack, Teams) and Identity Providers (Google, Azure).
Getting Started: MikroTik Integration
Follow these essential steps to onboard your MikroTik hardware with Altostrat SDX:
Initial Configuration
Learn how to reset, connect, and update your MikroTik device before adding it to Altostrat SDX.
User Registration
Create your Altostrat account or invite team members to collaborate.
Add Your First Router
Securely onboard a MikroTik router via SDX and configure management basics.
Accessing Remotely
Use WinBox or SDX Transient Access to reach integrated devices behind NAT.
Explore Altostrat Services via SDX
Once your hardware is integrated, you can leverage advanced Altostrat services through SDX:
Content Filtering
Restrict or allow specific categories of websites across your network.
Threat Feeds
Block malicious IPs using BGP-delivered threat intelligence feeds.
WAN Failover
Combine multiple internet links on your hardware for high availability.
Integrations
Connect Slack, Teams, or external IDPs like Google or Azure for logins and alerts.