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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.

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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

  1. Sites View In the Sites list, look for a Filter by Tag dropdown or button.
  2. Select the Desired Tag Only devices carrying that tag appear, simplifying device management for large organizations.

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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.