What can be used as 'target-address' in the simple queue?

In the context of MikroTik's simple queue configurations, the 'target-address' parameter specifies the IP address of the device to which the queue rule will apply. This is a crucial aspect because it determines how bandwidth restrictions or prioritization will be enforced for that particular device on the network.

Using the client's address as the 'target-address' is correct because it directly identifies the device that is the focus of the queue rule. By specifying the client's IP address, the MikroTik router can monitor and manage the bandwidth usage for that specific device, ensuring that it adheres to the defined limits and parameters set in the simple queue configuration.

In contrast, using a server's address might not be effective for client management since the intent is to control the client's bandwidth, not the server's. While a client's MAC address can technically be used to identify devices, simple queues operate primarily on IP addresses, making it less suitable for 'target-address'. Address list names can be utilized for more complex configurations and dynamic associations, but they need to resolve to actual addresses, so specifying an IP directly is more straightforward for this scenario.