Network Management

How Fing 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 see who is using your Wi-Fi

​Do you think somebody is using your Wi-Fi? Maybe your Internet is much slower than usual, or you see strange activity? Then there is a chance that someone is using your Wi-Fi. Luckily, there are ways to determine whether someone is stealing your Wi-Fi and methods to block intruders. How to see who is using your Wi-Fi with Fing The best way to instantly check whether or not someone else...

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...

How to recognize all the devices connected to your Wi-Fi with Fing

Everything is connected today: laptops, smartphones, smart TVs, game consoles, home assistants. But how can you see how many devices are connected to your network? And how can you check if intruders are stealing your bandwidth? You might think you know every tool connected to your Wi-Fi, but remember that nowadays a lot of unusual devices have the ability to get into your network. An example is smart kitchen appliances,...

8 Awesome Reasons Why Fing is the Best Free Network IP Scanner for Securing Your Wi-Fi

There are many reasons you may want to scan an IP internet network. You could be working in a technical role with a network that needs troubleshooting, you may want to know why your Internet speed suddenly dropped, or you may simply just want to know what devices are connected to your router. Either way, when you scan a network you want quick results that are reliable and easy to...