Network Management
How to Stay Safe from Router Hacks in 2025: Fing’s Router Security Check Explained
Your router is the digital front door to your entire home. It connects your devices, powers your smart home, and grants access to the Internet. But here’s the problem: most people forget the router exists after setup. That’s why router security is one of the most overlooked risks in home networks. In recent years, the number of reported router hacks has skyrocketed. From remote code execution bugs to exposed admin...
Why Your Small Business Needs Network Inventory Software — and How to Get Started
Running a small business often means juggling roles — especially when there’s no dedicated IT department to rely on. That might mean figuring out Wi-Fi issues yourself, troubleshooting printer problems, or wondering how many devices are actually connected to your network. Sound familiar? If you don’t know exactly what’s on your network, you’re not alone. But without full visibility, your business could be exposed to risks like security breaches or...
Who’s on Your WiFi? How to See and Block Unauthorized Users
Is your internet running slower than usual? Are you noticing unusual activity on your network? If so, you might be wondering, who is accessing my WiFi? Unwanted users can slow down your connection, compromise your security, and even put your personal data at risk. Fortunately, there are simple ways to check who’s on your WiFi and take action to secure your network. Let’s go through the best methods to identify...
Raspberry Pi vs NAS vs Docker: Which Is the Best Way to Deploy Fing Agent?
When it comes to network monitoring, choosing the right deployment method can make all the difference in performance, flexibility, and ease of use. With the latest update to Fing Agent, you can now deploy it in three different ways: On a Raspberry Pi – a low-cost, versatile device popular among tech enthusiasts. On a NAS (via Container Manager) – leveraging your NAS as a centralized hub. On a Linux Docker...
5 Reasons IT Professionals Love Docker Containers
At Fing, we understand the critical need for efficiency, security, and collaboration in the IT industry. Docker containers have revolutionized IT workflows by enabling professionals to optimize development, deployment, and management. By packaging applications and their dependencies into portable containers, Docker ensures consistency across environments, enhances productivity, and streamlines collaboration. If you’ve ever wondered why IT professionals rely on Docker to streamline their workflows, keep reading to discover five compelling...
9 Ways Fing Agent Can Help Your Small Business
For small businesses and SOHOs, time is money, and every minute your network underperforms, your business loses out. Picture this: missing a critical deadline because of a sluggish internet connection or losing a valuable client after failing to deliver due to network outages. On top of connectivity issues, how much do you really know about the devices connected to your network? Unauthorized devices could be hogging bandwidth, or worse, posing...
How Fing Agent Can Elevate Your IT Consultancy
As an IT consultant, whether you’re working freelance or as part of a Managed Service Provider (MSP), you know that managing client networks requires more than just being reactive. Small businesses depend on their networks for day-to-day operations, and when something goes wrong, they expect swift, expert solutions. However, frequent on-site visits, endless troubleshooting phone calls, and investigating each network issue manually can drain your time, energy, and resources. In...
Best Network Scanner Apps in 2024
Network management is no walk in the park. With devices multiplying daily and new applications appearing faster than you can say “bandwidth,” keeping track of your network feels like an ongoing challenge. But there’s a beacon of hope cutting through the network fog: network scanner apps. These tools are essential for network managers, offering something akin to X-ray vision into the heart of your network. But with so many options...
Welcome to Fing Desktop: Your Network Management Starter Pack
Fing Desktop is a powerful network scanner tool to monitor your Wi-Fi and gain a deeper understanding of your connected devices. If you’re new to using it and don’t know how to unlock its full potential, then look no further! In this guide, we’ll navigate you through the essential steps for harnessing the power of Fing Desktop as a top-notch network scanner. From seamless installation to delving into its key...
How to Restrict Internet Access Directly From Your Phone
And it’s live on mobile too! You read it correctly: the Block & Pause Preview is now also available on all mobile Fing apps. After first releasing the Block & Pause features on Fing Desktop, we are excited to announce you can monitor your network and restrict access to it directly from your phone, wherever you are. Let’s see how! Block & Pause Preview on mobile The Block & Pause...