Alta Labs ALTA-CONTROL-HW On-Premise, Local Controller for Self-Hosting of Alta Control

Now you have a choice of free cloud management, a licensed local controller software package, or this hardware appliance. 

Cloud management is great for ease of deployment, multi-site control, and remote access, but this on-premise controller is the better choice where control, privacy, or offline access are key.

Reasons to Use the On-Premise Controller Appliance

No Internet Dependency for Management. 

• You can access and manage the network even if the internet connection goes down.
• Critical in environments where internet access is unreliable or needs to be tightly controlled. 

Data Sovereignty & Privacy

• All configuration and telemetry data stays local.
• Important for regulated industries (finance, government, healthcare, etc.) that require tighter control over data flow.

Security Requirements

• Some organizations have strict security policies that prohibit cloud-managed infrastructure.
• Avoids potential exposure to vulnerabilities associated with cloud platforms.

Reduced Latency for Local Changes

• Faster config push and real-time monitoring on LAN vs relaying through the cloud.

Air-Gapped Environments

• Ideal for sensitive environments where internet access is either unavailable or intentionally restricted (e.g. R&D labs, military, or secure enterprise environments).

IT Preference or Policy

• Some IT teams prefer having physical control over all management systems for peace of mind, auditability, or operational consistency.

"Alta Control" is a hardware-based local controller utilizing the same intuitive and easy-to-use management interface as the Alta Control cloud-based management platform.

• Backup and Restore Functionality
• Can Manage Up To 1,000 Alta Labs Devices
• AltaPass™ Multi-Password Technology
• Mobile App
• Advanced Filtering - DPI Engine*
• Internet Access Schedule
• Hotspot Functionality
• On-The-Fly Changes and Scanning
• SSID Broadcasting Flexibility

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