Bernadette Willis
Articles
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Fing Features by Tier
Fing offers four feature sets - Free, Starter, Premium, and Professional. Depending on which Fing plan you selected, you have all or some of the Fing features. This table describes the different...
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Device View
The Device View shows you detailed information about the devices on your network including IP Address, model, and any recent changes. You can also view additional device information, including n...
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Logging in and out of Fing
After you launch Fing, you will remain logged in unless you actively log out.Logging In Using Fing DesktopIf you find yourself logged out when you try to launch the Fing desktop, you are prompted t...
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Change the Network Name
You can change your network name from the Network page (Fing Mobile) or the Dashboard (Fing Desktop and Fing Web App).Fing MobileTo change the name of the Network on Fing Mobile App or Fing Contro...
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Manage Network Access Points (SSIDs) and BSSIDs
Your network typically includes routers and access points. A Network Access Point is a networking device that connects to your router to extend Wi-Fi coverage or provide additional coverage. Plac...
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Device Recognition
The Fing discovery process automatically recognizes your network devices by brand, model, and OS. It discovers devices on a best effort basis, according to the information made available by the de...
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Confirm Devices
When you are alerted that a device has joined your network, you are prompted to confirm that you accept or recognize that device. Confirming a device means you allow this device to join your netwo...
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Explore the Fing Dashboard
When you first launch the Fing, it automatically discovers and displays an at-a-glance view of your network, including product names, device status, security, link speed, changes, and other import...
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Timeline of Events
The Fing Timeline of Events feature provides a recent and historical record of all events that ocurred on your network. A network event is any activity or change on your network, for example, use...
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Troubleshoot Fing Desktop: Monitoring Operation for Home Office Failed
You can monitor only one network per device at any given time. However, you can switch monitored networks by deactivating the current network and activating a new or alternative network at any tim...