# Alta Control **URL:** https://forum.alta.inc/c/alta-control/12.md [Latest](https://forum.alta.inc/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.alta.inc/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forum.alta.inc/tags.md) --- ## [New Floor Planning Feature](https://forum.alta.inc/t/new-floor-planning-feature/5941)
**Author:** [@Alta-Matt\_v2](https://forum.alta.inc/u/Alta-Matt_v2)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [February 26, 2026, 12:21pm UTC](https://forum.alta.inc/t/new-floor-planning-feature/5941 "2026-02-26T12:21:36Z")
We’re very pleased to announce the addition of a Floor Planning feature to the Alta Labs cloud control platform! You can find this feature in your sites dropdown list or visit https://manage.alta.inc/plan: There are… --- ## [DHCP point to PXE server?](https://forum.alta.inc/t/dhcp-point-to-pxe-server/7113)
**Author:** [@alapatinikhil](https://forum.alta.inc/u/alapatinikhil)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 25, 2026, 2:53pm UTC](https://forum.alta.inc/t/dhcp-point-to-pxe-server/7113 "2026-10-25T14:53:12Z")
Is there currently a way to configure PXE options in Route 10/Alta control? --- ## [Control 1.2f Released!](https://forum.alta.inc/t/control-1-2f-released/7099)
**Author:** [@Alta-Matt\_v2](https://forum.alta.inc/u/Alta-Matt_v2)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 24, 2026, 8:18pm UTC](https://forum.alta.inc/t/control-1-2f-released/7099 "2026-10-24T20:18:46Z")
Route10: Add support for Netbird VPN Route10: Add support for scheduling LAN/WAN ports Route10: Add support for NAT rule scheduling Route10: Add Force DoH option to DNS settings Route10: Add ARP/NDP timeout option APs: … --- ## [Control 1.2e Released!](https://forum.alta.inc/t/control-1-2e-released/7025)
**Author:** [@Alta-Matt\_v2](https://forum.alta.inc/u/Alta-Matt_v2)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 23, 2026, 10:58pm UTC](https://forum.alta.inc/t/control-1-2e-released/7025 "2026-09-23T22:58:17Z")
Switches: Add support for per-port IP Monitoring WiFi: Add support for email collection via captive portal, with rate-limiting prior to address verification Route10: Add support for PBR on IPsec tunnels (use IPsec remot… --- ## [Is there an advantage to using hardware controller VS web based controller?](https://forum.alta.inc/t/is-there-an-advantage-to-using-hardware-controller-vs-web-based-controller/7014)
**Author:** [@newls1](https://forum.alta.inc/u/newls1)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 21, 2026, 9:37am UTC](https://forum.alta.inc/t/is-there-an-advantage-to-using-hardware-controller-vs-web-based-controller/7014 "2026-09-21T09:37:04Z")
Hey guys, just a simple question I would like to figure out… I have a simple home network, absolutely nothing special about it, but I love alta labs products and buying another piece of hardware to support this company … --- ## [2Ghz terminology](https://forum.alta.inc/t/2ghz-terminology/7016)
**Author:** [@69e18b91bef409ed07a4](https://forum.alta.inc/u/69e18b91bef409ed07a4)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 19, 2026, 3:19pm UTC](https://forum.alta.inc/t/2ghz-terminology/7016 "2026-09-19T15:19:41Z")
Hi there, I was just wondering if the 2Ghz terminology is used on purpose along the control interface against (instead) of the 2.4Ghz, which is the wide spread usage (and I do admit I didn’t searched to check if the que… --- ## [Alta Control in the Network tab](https://forum.alta.inc/t/alta-control-in-the-network-tab/7009)
**Author:** [@ZamorakWasRight](https://forum.alta.inc/u/ZamorakWasRight)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 16, 2026, 1:58am UTC](https://forum.alta.inc/t/alta-control-in-the-network-tab/7009 "2026-09-16T01:58:55Z")
This drives me way crazier than it should in all honesty, obviously not a priority but seems like an easy change. Is there a reason the control is not considered an item to be shown in the Network tab? Does something di… --- ## [Blocking Device From Network(Wifi) doesn't work or immediately kill the connection](https://forum.alta.inc/t/blocking-device-from-network-wifi-doesnt-work-or-immediately-kill-the-connection/6990)
**Author:** [@alapatinikhil](https://forum.alta.inc/u/alapatinikhil)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 10, 2026, 2:08am UTC](https://forum.alta.inc/t/blocking-device-from-network-wifi-doesnt-work-or-immediately-kill-the-connection/6990 "2026-09-10T02:08:24Z")
I’m trying to manually block a couple devices from connecting the the internet on-demand, however after blocking them, the end device still seems to be able access internet(Even after a router reboot) and it was able to … --- ## [Control 1.2d Released! (Cloud & On-Premise)](https://forum.alta.inc/t/control-1-2d-released-cloud-on-premise/6976)
**Author:** [@Alta-Matt\_v2](https://forum.alta.inc/u/Alta-Matt_v2)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [September 4, 2026, 3:54pm UTC](https://forum.alta.inc/t/control-1-2d-released-cloud-on-premise/6976 "2026-09-04T15:54:01Z")
Add support for updating OS to Ubuntu 24 Switch: Add support for IP monitoring per-port WiFi: Add support for disabling individual passwords This update is being rolled out now. You can manually initiate the upgrade if… --- ## [Control 1.2c Released! (cloud & on-premise)](https://forum.alta.inc/t/control-1-2c-released-cloud-on-premise/6949)
**Author:** [@Alta-Matt\_v2](https://forum.alta.inc/u/Alta-Matt_v2)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 20, 2026, 9:27pm UTC](https://forum.alta.inc/t/control-1-2c-released-cloud-on-premise/6949 "2026-08-20T21:27:58Z")
Resolve issues with Bluetooth setup on Control Hardware, introduced in 1.2a This update is being rolled out now. You can manually initiate the upgrade if you’d like, or it will automatically update overnight. Here is t… --- ## [Control 1.2b Released! (cloud & on-premise)](https://forum.alta.inc/t/control-1-2b-released-cloud-on-premise/6942)
**Author:** [@Alta-Matt\_v2](https://forum.alta.inc/u/Alta-Matt_v2)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 19, 2026, 2:59pm UTC](https://forum.alta.inc/t/control-1-2b-released-cloud-on-premise/6942 "2026-08-19T14:59:41Z")
Route10: Add support for alternate Tailscale servers, such as Headscale Switches: Add support for power-cycling many ports at once AP7-Pro: Add support for MLO (Multi Link Operation) Add support for Site Groups, for mor… --- ## [Moving an already adopted device to a new controller?](https://forum.alta.inc/t/moving-an-already-adopted-device-to-a-new-controller/6930)
**Author:** [@busbyuk](https://forum.alta.inc/u/busbyuk)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 18, 2026, 3:07pm UTC](https://forum.alta.inc/t/moving-an-already-adopted-device-to-a-new-controller/6930 "2026-08-18T15:07:34Z")
I did post this in the routers section before realising it would likely be better here. Hi, We are testing the Alta Labs route10 routers and its working great. We are likely to start supplying these to various customer… --- ## [Factory reset Alta Control](https://forum.alta.inc/t/factory-reset-alta-control/6924)
**Author:** [@amps46051](https://forum.alta.inc/u/amps46051)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 11, 2026, 8:07pm UTC](https://forum.alta.inc/t/factory-reset-alta-control/6924 "2026-08-11T20:07:42Z")
My control become absolutely unresponsive. It getting DHCP allocated address however ping, traceroute, ssh or lynx did not have any success. So only option which I have - to perform “factory reset”. All articles here or… --- ## [Control 1.2a Released! (on-premises)](https://forum.alta.inc/t/control-1-2a-released-on-premises/6911)
**Author:** [@Alta-Jeff](https://forum.alta.inc/u/Alta-Jeff)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 4, 2026, 10:10pm UTC](https://forum.alta.inc/t/control-1-2a-released-on-premises/6911 "2026-08-04T22:10:03Z")
Update nodejs runtime to 24.x Miscellaneous improvements This update is being rolled out now. You can manually initiate the upgrade if you’d like, or it will automatically update overnight. Here is the full running cha… --- ## [Control 1.1z Released! (cloud & on-premises)](https://forum.alta.inc/t/control-1-1z-released-cloud-on-premises/6874)
**Author:** [@Alta-Matt\_v2](https://forum.alta.inc/u/Alta-Matt_v2)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [July 29, 2026, 12:31am UTC](https://forum.alta.inc/t/control-1-1z-released-cloud-on-premises/6874 "2026-07-29T00:31:57Z")
WiFi: Add support for manual mesh uplink selection. WiFi: Add support for assigning connection profile based on device MAC. Route10: Add support for port aggregation. Route10: Add support for Tailscale. Route10: Add sup… --- ## [Controller unable to renew letsencrypt certificate because of rate limits](https://forum.alta.inc/t/controller-unable-to-renew-letsencrypt-certificate-because-of-rate-limits/6827)
**Author:** [@Unsorted](https://forum.alta.inc/u/Unsorted)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 7, 2026, 9:08am UTC](https://forum.alta.inc/t/controller-unable-to-renew-letsencrypt-certificate-because-of-rate-limits/6827 "2026-07-07T09:08:16Z")
su - alta -c 'cd /usr/share/access/be && ./uacme.sh' uacme: version 1.7.1 starting on Mon, 06 Jul 2026 21:50:36 +0000 uacme: loading key from /var/lib/access/certs/\[redacted\]/private/key.pem uacme: loading key from /var/… --- ## [Hardware Control login issue](https://forum.alta.inc/t/hardware-control-login-issue/6813)
**Author:** [@Red\_Shark](https://forum.alta.inc/u/Red_Shark)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 29, 2026, 6:17pm UTC](https://forum.alta.inc/t/hardware-control-login-issue/6813 "2026-06-29T18:17:15Z")
Tried to login to the hardware Control this morning, usually it just logs in, however it was prompting for credentials. Tried my credentials but got the incorrect username or password error. Tried an inprivate browser wi… --- ## [AP Lost Connection to Local Controller](https://forum.alta.inc/t/ap-lost-connection-to-local-controller/6788)
**Author:** [@donovanchoa](https://forum.alta.inc/u/donovanchoa)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 25, 2026, 10:41am UTC](https://forum.alta.inc/t/ap-lost-connection-to-local-controller/6788 "2026-06-25T10:41:46Z")
I’m having a bit of a struggle here with my local controller. My primary AP6-Pro is showing up as ‘Disconnected’ in my local controller, but it shows available for setup on the Alta Cloud Controller. I can’t SSH into th… --- ## [Discussion: Why are passkeys not implemented as a second factor or the only primary factor when enabled?](https://forum.alta.inc/t/discussion-why-are-passkeys-not-implemented-as-a-second-factor-or-the-only-primary-factor-when-enabled/6780)
**Author:** [@alapatinikhil](https://forum.alta.inc/u/alapatinikhil)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 18, 2026, 4:11pm UTC](https://forum.alta.inc/t/discussion-why-are-passkeys-not-implemented-as-a-second-factor-or-the-only-primary-factor-when-enabled/6780 "2026-06-18T16:11:19Z")
Most implementations of passkeys I see fall into two categories Login with User/Password then passkey and/or topt as 2FA Login with just passkey(and maybe TOPT for extra confirmation) Number 2 with Number 1 as f… --- ## [Passkey Auth Cloud Control "Missing Options" Error](https://forum.alta.inc/t/passkey-auth-cloud-control-missing-options-error/6778)
**Author:** [@alapatinikhil](https://forum.alta.inc/u/alapatinikhil)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 17, 2026, 7:10pm UTC](https://forum.alta.inc/t/passkey-auth-cloud-control-missing-options-error/6778 "2026-06-17T19:10:27Z")
Recently added a passkey to account, however trying to authenticate with “Passkey” option fails with the following error, tried it on different browsers and on phone, same issue --- ## [Control 1.1y Released! (cloud & on-premises)](https://forum.alta.inc/t/control-1-1y-released-cloud-on-premises/6774)
**Author:** [@Alta-MikeD](https://forum.alta.inc/u/Alta-MikeD)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [June 16, 2026, 2:49pm UTC](https://forum.alta.inc/t/control-1-1y-released-cloud-on-premises/6774 "2026-06-16T14:49:59Z")
This update to Alta Control expands visibility and policy management capabilities across the platform, with enhancements to network monitoring, access control, firewall management, and device discovery, alongside a varie… --- ## [Control 1.1x Released! (cloud & on-premises)](https://forum.alta.inc/t/control-1-1x-released-cloud-on-premises/6730)
**Author:** [@Alta-MikeD](https://forum.alta.inc/u/Alta-MikeD)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [June 16, 2026, 2:09am UTC](https://forum.alta.inc/t/control-1-1x-released-cloud-on-premises/6730 "2026-06-16T02:09:04Z")
This update to Alta Control delivers expanded visibility, control, and usability across the platform, with enhanced Route10 monitoring and policy management, improved audit and troubleshooting workflows, more flexible to… --- ## [MAP, New Feature](https://forum.alta.inc/t/map-new-feature/3192)
**Author:** [@TomLeo](https://forum.alta.inc/u/TomLeo)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [October 29, 2024, 5:22pm UTC](https://forum.alta.inc/t/map-new-feature/3192 "2024-10-29T17:22:28Z")
Hello who has already discovered this and when will it show more? greetings thomas --- ## [Feature feature suggestion](https://forum.alta.inc/t/feature-feature-suggestion/2833)
**Author:** [@pcAltuser](https://forum.alta.inc/u/pcAltuser)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [June 26, 2024, 4:41pm UTC](https://forum.alta.inc/t/feature-feature-suggestion/2833 "2024-06-26T16:41:50Z")
If there is not such a feature on the road map, may I suggest having an option to allow the local controller to connect to a local SMTP server within the network? From what I have observed with the email generated for t… --- ## [Some kind of IPAM Situation?](https://forum.alta.inc/t/some-kind-of-ipam-situation/6748)
**Author:** [@allie](https://forum.alta.inc/u/allie)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 30, 2026, 12:22pm UTC](https://forum.alta.inc/t/some-kind-of-ipam-situation/6748 "2026-05-30T12:22:50Z")
I am supremely, apocalyptically lazy with my network config. I cannot be bothered to maintain an external IPAM for all of my Alta Labs sites, especially where I’m assigning Static IPs to things. It would be nice if, som… --- ## [Frustrating Experience](https://forum.alta.inc/t/frustrating-experience/6746)
**Author:** [@Red\_Shark](https://forum.alta.inc/u/Red_Shark)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 29, 2026, 7:20pm UTC](https://forum.alta.inc/t/frustrating-experience/6746 "2026-05-29T19:20:01Z")
I’m just sharing my recent experience here with setting up my Route 10 and the Control. To be clear, this is in no way a criticism of either Alta Labs or its staff. To rule out some network issues I needed to reset my n… --- ## ["Internet only" mode doesn't seem to work](https://forum.alta.inc/t/internet-only-mode-doesnt-seem-to-work/6739)
**Author:** [@alapatinikhil](https://forum.alta.inc/u/alapatinikhil)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [May 23, 2026, 4:58pm UTC](https://forum.alta.inc/t/internet-only-mode-doesnt-seem-to-work/6739 "2026-05-23T16:58:41Z")
“Internet only” mode doesn’t seem to work as expected, I’ve set some devices in my home that I need internet only access (i.e. no local network) it seems like those devices are still able to access the local network. I’v… --- ## [Select and unselect for Dashboard option check boxes](https://forum.alta.inc/t/select-and-unselect-for-dashboard-option-check-boxes/6729)
**Author:** [@ebuckland81](https://forum.alta.inc/u/ebuckland81)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 19, 2026, 9:56pm UTC](https://forum.alta.inc/t/select-and-unselect-for-dashboard-option-check-boxes/6729 "2026-05-19T21:56:48Z")
A minor bug report here… The Option check boxes for the Dashboard on Mobile browsers (I tried Chrome and DuckDuckGo) seems to be out of synch between actual selections and visual representation once clicked to select or… --- ## [Control 1.1w Released! (cloud & on-premises)](https://forum.alta.inc/t/control-1-1w-released-cloud-on-premises/6678)
**Author:** [@Alta-MikeD](https://forum.alta.inc/u/Alta-MikeD)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 29, 2026, 3:22pm UTC](https://forum.alta.inc/t/control-1-1w-released-cloud-on-premises/6678 "2026-04-29T15:22:12Z")
This update to Alta Control focuses on improving consistency and reliability across the system. You’ll notice clearer visibility in WiFi management, more accurate status reporting, and fixes that address edge cases in to… --- ## [Problems with alta control](https://forum.alta.inc/t/problems-with-alta-control/6665)
**Author:** [@PotaRunner](https://forum.alta.inc/u/PotaRunner)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [April 26, 2026, 4:04pm UTC](https://forum.alta.inc/t/problems-with-alta-control/6665 "2026-04-26T16:04:56Z")
So just today I tried to get on control and it won’t load the ddns.. I even did something I didn’t even want to do since I didn’t want to redo all my settings … Did a factor reset. . Got onto controller to add email..… [Next page](https://forum.alta.inc/c/alta-control/12.md?page=1)