Alta Labs ALTA-CONTROL Optional Local Controller for Self-Hosting of Alta Control

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Now you have a choice of free cloud management or this local controller software license with a small one-time license fee.

  • Real-Time
  • Status
  • Customizable
  • Dashboard
  • Infrastructure
  • DPI Engine

Scalable Multi-Site Management
Deploy and manage multiple sites quickly and easily

Real-Time Status‍
View real-time and historical telemetry with a visual timeline of each connected device.

On-The-Fly Changes & Scanning
Configuration changes do not require a reboot of your network.

Scalable Multi-Site Management
Deploy and manage multiple sites quickly and easily.

Multi-Password Authentication
Use different WiFi passwords to separate network traffic and manage connectivity. A Password can also be associated with a specific upload or download rate, a VLAN, or to bypass schedule or hotspot functionality.

Customizable Dashboard
Customize your dashboard with the information you want to see: AP name, IP address, Load, MAC address, firmware version, wireless network color assignment, and real-time status details.

Wireless Network Color Coding
Patent pending functionality that allows you to assign groups to wireless SSIDs and then assign membership to wireless access points.

DPI Engine
Advanced filtering allows you to block content by application, selectable from an extensive predefined list. You can also enter domain names for domain blocking.

Alta Control Deployment Comparison Chart

Feature / Capability

Free Cloud

Hardware Controller

This Licensed Download (Self-Hosted)

Hosting Location

Alta Labs Cloud (Internet-based)

On-premises device

User-provided server (e.g., Linux)

Internet Required to Operate

Yes

No (can operate offline)

No (can operate offline)

Setup Complexity

Easiest

Plug-and-play

Advanced (manual install)

Maintenance Required

None

Minimal (firmware updates)

Yes (server upkeep, updates)

Remote Access

Native

Optional (via cloud sync)

Optional (with configuration)

Cloud Sync / Backup

Automatic

Optional

Optional

Software Updates

Automatic

Firmware-based

Manual or scripted

Ideal For

MSPs, SMBs, distributed sites

Branch offices, schools, offline sites

Enterprises, secure/government environments

Security Control (Data Sovereignty)

Moderate (hosted externally)

High (local control)

Highest (full self-control)

Hardware Required

None

Alta Controller

User-provided server (x86 or ARM)

Access URL

control.alta.inc

Local IP / synced cloud URL

Local IP / custom setup