An Device Alias lets you assign a custom, friendly name to a client device in the dashboard. This alias replaces the hostname or MAC-advertised name that the device broadcasts when connecting to the Meter network.Why it’s useful:
Many devices show up with confusing or generic names (e.g., iPhone, android-1351, or just a MAC address)
By setting an alias, the device can now be more recognizable when searching within the clients page, viewing AP connection events or even having a nice visual name when the device is connected to a switch port. All advantages to better identify a device while troubleshooting.
Helpful in environments with high counts of similar devices that are not easily distinguishable outside of their MAC address.
If you run into any issues or have questions regarding setting a Device Alias, please reach out to our Support team by opening a ticket via the Dashboard: https://dashboard.meter.com/support.
