# \#feature-request **URL:** https://forum.alta.inc/tag/feature-request/3.md [Latest](https://forum.alta.inc/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.alta.inc/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forum.alta.inc/tags.md) --- ## [Fix weak controller passkey authentication](https://forum.alta.inc/t/fix-weak-controller-passkey-authentication/7109)
**Author:** [@greencube](https://forum.alta.inc/u/greencube)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 22, 2026, 10:12pm UTC](https://forum.alta.inc/t/fix-weak-controller-passkey-authentication/7109 "2026-10-22T22:12:35Z")
If a passkey is set up, it can be bypassed by logging in with the password instead. This eliminates all the security benefits of passkeys and relegates them to just a convenient sign in method. It needs to be possible e… --- ## [Online/Offline status email](https://forum.alta.inc/t/online-offline-status-email/1481)
**Author:** [@LlamaLlama](https://forum.alta.inc/u/LlamaLlama)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [October 22, 2026, 9:09pm UTC](https://forum.alta.inc/t/online-offline-status-email/1481 "2026-10-22T21:09:36Z")
Hi there, I’ve noticed that the web portal sends an email when an AP goes offline, It would be handy if it also sent an update email when the AP comes back online as well. --- ## [Block mgmt to Alta networks by default](https://forum.alta.inc/t/block-mgmt-to-alta-networks-by-default/6901)
**Author:** [@JorgeG](https://forum.alta.inc/u/JorgeG)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [October 21, 2026, 5:47pm UTC](https://forum.alta.inc/t/block-mgmt-to-alta-networks-by-default/6901 "2026-10-21T17:47:32Z")
Alta should have a default rule that is set on all of their WAN facing devices (route10) that limits ssh, http and https to alta only IP ranges. currently im able to hit the IP my WAN gave me and I see the alta message,… --- ## [AVB Networking on the horizon?](https://forum.alta.inc/t/avb-networking-on-the-horizon/7097)
**Author:** [@joelusi](https://forum.alta.inc/u/joelusi)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 21, 2026, 11:17am UTC](https://forum.alta.inc/t/avb-networking-on-the-horizon/7097 "2026-10-21T11:17:17Z")
Any chance of Alta getting AVB networking in the near future? --- ## [Feature Request – API Access or Home Assistant Integration for On-Prem Use](https://forum.alta.inc/t/feature-request-api-access-or-home-assistant-integration-for-on-prem-use/5192)
**Author:** [@ncarlson](https://forum.alta.inc/u/ncarlson)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [October 20, 2026, 7:18pm UTC](https://forum.alta.inc/t/feature-request-api-access-or-home-assistant-integration-for-on-prem-use/5192 "2026-10-20T19:18:47Z")
Readers, regardless if you like what I have to say or not, please do me a favor and put a reaction on this post if you have a Home Assistant server or live in a home where it is running. This is to help identify the amou… --- ## [Feature Request: Route10 Support For MultiPath TCP (MPTCP)](https://forum.alta.inc/t/feature-request-route10-support-for-multipath-tcp-mptcp/6356)
**Author:** [@ian.cervantez](https://forum.alta.inc/u/ian.cervantez)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 16, 2026, 6:28pm UTC](https://forum.alta.inc/t/feature-request-route10-support-for-multipath-tcp-mptcp/6356 "2026-10-16T18:28:55Z")
What is it? Essentially, it allows you to “bond” two or more WAN internet connections together. Like link aggregation but for ISPs. Why does it matter? For power users and small business environments, the ability to u… --- ## [Clone/copy Filters in Firewall](https://forum.alta.inc/t/clone-copy-filters-in-firewall/6918)
**Author:** [@JorgeG](https://forum.alta.inc/u/JorgeG)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 7, 2026, 12:48am UTC](https://forum.alta.inc/t/clone-copy-filters-in-firewall/6918 "2026-10-07T00:48:05Z")
creating filters to test out features, and im finding out im creating very specifics that change either a port of a destination address. would like to see a clone/copy this rule so I can quickly modify on the clone spec… --- ## [AP8 what is the schedule for it](https://forum.alta.inc/t/ap8-what-is-the-schedule-for-it/7018)
**Author:** [@Astina14](https://forum.alta.inc/u/Astina14)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [September 27, 2026, 3:17am UTC](https://forum.alta.inc/t/ap8-what-is-the-schedule-for-it/7018 "2026-09-27T03:17:06Z")
Hi, I know that you just released AP7 but the new wifi standard is already promoted by several Router and acess point supplier. According to my reading it will be more usefull to upgrade to WIFI 8 standard then the WIF… --- ## [FR: Advertise IPv6 subnets with Tailscale](https://forum.alta.inc/t/fr-advertise-ipv6-subnets-with-tailscale/7030)
**Author:** [@chaz6](https://forum.alta.inc/u/chaz6)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 24, 2026, 7:49pm UTC](https://forum.alta.inc/t/fr-advertise-ipv6-subnets-with-tailscale/7030 "2026-09-24T19:49:10Z")
I want to be able to advertise IPv6 subnets when connecting to a tailnet. At present only IPv4 subnets are supported. --- ## [Tailscale on Route10](https://forum.alta.inc/t/tailscale-on-route10/5379)
**Author:** [@bepstein](https://forum.alta.inc/u/bepstein)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 23, 2026, 9:46pm UTC](https://forum.alta.inc/t/tailscale-on-route10/5379 "2026-09-23T21:46:40Z")
Would love the ability to setup Tailscale on the Route10. Even if it requires using the CLI at first. Ideally, it’d be just another option next to WireGuard. --- ## [AP7 Pro Radius built-in feature](https://forum.alta.inc/t/ap7-pro-radius-built-in-feature/7017)
**Author:** [@nevolex](https://forum.alta.inc/u/nevolex)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 20, 2026, 12:58am UTC](https://forum.alta.inc/t/ap7-pro-radius-built-in-feature/7017 "2026-09-20T00:58:51Z")
Hi Alta Lab Team, Some vendors like Draytek have a Radius Server built in into their APs, which is convenient for small businesses, advanced users who want to have 802.1x available but don’t want to run their own serve… --- ## [Implementing QoS for Specific Devices even on Wifi](https://forum.alta.inc/t/implementing-qos-for-specific-devices-even-on-wifi/7013)
**Author:** [@adm-4](https://forum.alta.inc/u/adm-4)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 17, 2026, 7:46pm UTC](https://forum.alta.inc/t/implementing-qos-for-specific-devices-even-on-wifi/7013 "2026-09-17T19:46:38Z")
Hey Guys, It would be nice to be able to get this Feature Request in for QoS. I’m sure you might get this with Clients especially any work from home clients that want to set priority for Computer’s, Phone’s or other dev… --- ## [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… --- ## [Auto update notification by email or whats app](https://forum.alta.inc/t/auto-update-notification-by-email-or-whats-app/6215)
**Author:** [@photonicsenterprise](https://forum.alta.inc/u/photonicsenterprise)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 4, 2026, 2:39pm UTC](https://forum.alta.inc/t/auto-update-notification-by-email-or-whats-app/6215 "2026-09-04T14:39:07Z")
I am writing to request a personal enhancement to our firmware upgrade process. While the current process is highly efficient and operates on a real-time basis, I would appreciate it if we could implement a notification … --- ## [Run cable test on switch ports (like other brands)](https://forum.alta.inc/t/run-cable-test-on-switch-ports-like-other-brands/6975)
**Author:** [@s.dubois](https://forum.alta.inc/u/s.dubois)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 1, 2026, 7:26pm UTC](https://forum.alta.inc/t/run-cable-test-on-switch-ports-like-other-brands/6975 "2026-09-01T19:26:04Z")
Hi, is the Alta switches could be able to run cable on a specific port? This feature is already implemented at other brands, with these infos: Open Short Ok Open\_Short Unknown Crosstalk It could usefull! TIA --- ## [Add one IP address or no IP address in DHCP Pool](https://forum.alta.inc/t/add-one-ip-address-or-no-ip-address-in-dhcp-pool/6934)
**Author:** [@funktional1](https://forum.alta.inc/u/funktional1)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 15, 2026, 8:55pm UTC](https://forum.alta.inc/t/add-one-ip-address-or-no-ip-address-in-dhcp-pool/6934 "2026-08-15T20:55:31Z")
Have the option to add 1 IP address or no IP address for a DHCP Pool size.. --- ## [Numerical values to change firewall filter order instead of arrows](https://forum.alta.inc/t/numerical-values-to-change-firewall-filter-order-instead-of-arrows/6917)
**Author:** [@JorgeG](https://forum.alta.inc/u/JorgeG)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 7, 2026, 3:36pm UTC](https://forum.alta.inc/t/numerical-values-to-change-firewall-filter-order-instead-of-arrows/6917 "2026-08-07T15:36:35Z")
too many clicks to make my new rule be at the top. preferable numerical values which can be tweaked quickly to place in specific order we want. --- ## [Route10 Speed Test is insufficient for its intended purpouse](https://forum.alta.inc/t/route10-speed-test-is-insufficient-for-its-intended-purpouse/6851)
**Author:** [@Advantech](https://forum.alta.inc/u/Advantech)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [August 4, 2026, 1:22pm UTC](https://forum.alta.inc/t/route10-speed-test-is-insufficient-for-its-intended-purpouse/6851 "2026-08-04T13:22:10Z")
Testing on a 5GBs fiber link: Of the four options built into the route10 for testing the speed of a link the max reported speed hovers around 1gbs u/d Testing on a computer to the local speedtest.net site shows me ~2.4… --- ## [MFA on google authenticator renaming](https://forum.alta.inc/t/mfa-on-google-authenticator-renaming/6903)
**Author:** [@JorgeG](https://forum.alta.inc/u/JorgeG)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 3, 2026, 8:12pm UTC](https://forum.alta.inc/t/mfa-on-google-authenticator-renaming/6903 "2026-08-03T20:12:47Z")
when adding MFA via google authenticator, the name of the MFA reads “WIFI@” instead of something that IDs the code for AltaLabs or AltaNetworks --- ## [Firewalls Rules need default groups](https://forum.alta.inc/t/firewalls-rules-need-default-groups/6898)
**Author:** [@JorgeG](https://forum.alta.inc/u/JorgeG)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 3, 2026, 2:39pm UTC](https://forum.alta.inc/t/firewalls-rules-need-default-groups/6898 "2026-08-03T14:39:09Z")
the Route10 ports should be default. so that its easy to create a firewall rule that takes all WAN traffic and points to WAN port and I can deny traffic. or LAN to WAN - deny outbound to specific IP. --- ## [Any way to calm down the notification noise from intrusion protection?](https://forum.alta.inc/t/any-way-to-calm-down-the-notification-noise-from-intrusion-protection/6855)
**Author:** [@Advantech](https://forum.alta.inc/u/Advantech)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 15, 2026, 6:35pm UTC](https://forum.alta.inc/t/any-way-to-calm-down-the-notification-noise-from-intrusion-protection/6855 "2026-07-15T18:35:39Z")
As far as I can find (please point me int he right direction if this is not the case) the only options for intrusion protection notifications is to limit it by severity. It would be amazing to have some options like, do … --- ## [Support Secondary WAN IP Addresses (WAN IP Aliases)](https://forum.alta.inc/t/support-secondary-wan-ip-addresses-wan-ip-aliases/6831)
**Author:** [@MMoore](https://forum.alta.inc/u/MMoore)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [July 7, 2026, 5:26pm UTC](https://forum.alta.inc/t/support-secondary-wan-ip-addresses-wan-ip-aliases/6831 "2026-07-07T17:26:03Z")
I’d like to request support for assigning one or more secondary IPv4 addresses (IP aliases) to the WAN interface. This is a common requirement for cable modem management, particularly with DOCSIS modems such as the Hitr… --- ## [User/Password/Private Key clear text in /cfg/config.json](https://forum.alta.inc/t/user-password-private-key-clear-text-in-cfg-config-json/6751)
**Author:** [@ttaidapos](https://forum.alta.inc/u/ttaidapos)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [June 25, 2026, 1:13pm UTC](https://forum.alta.inc/t/user-password-private-key-clear-text-in-cfg-config-json/6751 "2026-06-25T13:13:36Z")
As the title suggests, username/password/private key is stored in clear text in /cfg/config.json. Can we get this in hash? --- ## [Voucher feature request / possibility](https://forum.alta.inc/t/voucher-feature-request-possibility/6274)
**Author:** [@photonicsenterprise](https://forum.alta.inc/u/photonicsenterprise)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 21, 2025, 4:27pm UTC](https://forum.alta.inc/t/voucher-feature-request-possibility/6274 "2025-11-21T16:27:01Z")
I have a few questions regarding the voucher system. 1. When will the voucher feature be available on the iOS app? 2. Is it possible to implement a system where employees can log in to the Wi-Fi network using their emp… --- ## [Why No 2.5G 5-8 Port Switch Option?](https://forum.alta.inc/t/why-no-2-5g-5-8-port-switch-option/6752)
**Author:** [@sean.lovett](https://forum.alta.inc/u/sean.lovett)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [June 5, 2026, 2:58pm UTC](https://forum.alta.inc/t/why-no-2-5g-5-8-port-switch-option/6752 "2026-06-05T14:58:44Z")
I recently needed to upgrade my network setup and incorporate a managed switch. My network ecosystem is Alta Labs. I have the route 10 and 3 AP6 Pros. My internet connection is 3gb up/down fiber. I figured I could gr… --- ## [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… --- ## [Is there a way to enable firewall rule hits in the real-time logs?](https://forum.alta.inc/t/is-there-a-way-to-enable-firewall-rule-hits-in-the-real-time-logs/5800)
**Author:** [@anon77415413](https://forum.alta.inc/u/anon77415413)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 20, 2026, 10:31pm UTC](https://forum.alta.inc/t/is-there-a-way-to-enable-firewall-rule-hits-in-the-real-time-logs/5800 "2026-05-20T22:31:43Z")
I would like to see firewall rule hit counters in the real-time logs. Is that currently possible? --- ## [Feature Request: Split tunnel for (some) Roadwarrior clients](https://forum.alta.inc/t/feature-request-split-tunnel-for-some-roadwarrior-clients/6725)
**Author:** [@allie](https://forum.alta.inc/u/allie)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 19, 2026, 4:10am UTC](https://forum.alta.inc/t/feature-request-split-tunnel-for-some-roadwarrior-clients/6725 "2026-05-19T04:10:41Z")
Just splatting out more feature requests as I find I need the features! I have a few Roadwarrior clients where I don’t need to route 0/0 but instead need to route a few specific subnets - not all of which are networks d… --- ## [Convert AP to Wi-Fi Sensor](https://forum.alta.inc/t/convert-ap-to-wi-fi-sensor/6716)
**Author:** [@etherxrally](https://forum.alta.inc/u/etherxrally)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 15, 2026, 2:38am UTC](https://forum.alta.inc/t/convert-ap-to-wi-fi-sensor/6716 "2026-05-15T02:38:14Z")
With the AP7 on the horizon, I will most likely end up with AP6 devices that will no longer be used. They are still good and would make for a perfect wifi sensor. If we could turn the APs into sensors that run tests on … --- ## [Device Information in app or Web UI](https://forum.alta.inc/t/device-information-in-app-or-web-ui/6701)
**Author:** [@dylandesai](https://forum.alta.inc/u/dylandesai)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 10, 2026, 2:25am UTC](https://forum.alta.inc/t/device-information-in-app-or-web-ui/6701 "2026-05-10T02:25:48Z")
Looking to see if we can add some basic info for the devices. I know if we hover over the icon under the “Network” device tab we can see what kind of device it is, if we can add the serial numher to this that would be gr… [Next page](https://forum.alta.inc/tag/feature-request/3.md?match_all_tags=true&page=1&tags%5B%5D=feature-request)