Cable & Device Label QR Generator
Create clear labels for home-lab routers, switches, cables, and other devices. Link to your own notes, or encode the details as text for offline scanning.
Link to your Netbox, Bookstack, wiki, or Notion page. If empty, the QR encodes device specs as plaintext.
How to create cable and device labels
- Select your Device Type (Router, Switch, Cable, Modem, etc.).
- In standard mode, enter the Device Name/ID and Location (e.g. Living Room Router).
- In Cable mode, enter the End A and End B connections to generate two matching wrap tags.
- Optionally, link to a notes page or leave blank for plain-text details.
- Choose a styling preset: Mono Light, Mono Dark, or Color-coded (color maps to device type).
- Download as PNG or scalable vector SVG.
Frequently Asked Questions
What should the QR code link to?
A notes page you already keep — Notion, Google Docs, a home wiki, or even a simple text file online. Put port layouts, WiFi quirks, and firmware notes there. Scanning the label on a device opens that record. If you do not have notes online, leave the link empty and the QR stores the device details as plain text.
Is it safe to put a QR code on my gear?
Yes, as long as you do not encode passwords, public IPs, or admin credentials. Anyone who can see the printed label can scan it. Linking to a private notes page (or keeping details as on-device text) is the safer approach. The tool reminds you of this when you add a link.
Does it work without internet?
Yes. If you leave the documentation link empty, the QR stores the device name, location, and note as plain text. It shows on your phone when scanned even with no signal — handy in basements or behind the TV cabinet. If you link to a notes page, you will need connectivity to open it.
How does cable labelling work?
Select "Cable" as the device type and enter both ends (A-end and B-end). The tool generates two matching labels — one for each end — so you can trace a cable from either side. Print them, wrap each around the matching cable end, and both carry the same QR linking to the cable's notes.
Are my device details stored by QR Code Zebra?
No. Everything is generated in your browser. Device names, locations, notes, and links are never sent to our servers — we do not have any. Your home setup never leaves your machine.
What materials and sizes work best?
For devices, 4–6 cm wide vinyl or paper labels hold up well. For cables, use flag-style or wrap-around labels. Download the SVG for precise sizing on label stock, and print dark-on-white for reliable scanning in low light.
Who is this for?
Home labs, small offices, and anyone with a tangle of routers, switches, and cables behind the desk or TV. Link labels to a personal notes page, then scan a device with your phone to pull up its record. No enterprise setup required.
Why monospace and colour-coding?
Monospace fonts make identifiers unambiguous — O versus 0, I versus l versus 1 — which helps when you are reading a label in a hurry. Optional colour-coded headers (by device type) let you spot routers, switches, and access points at a glance.