Network Management
Best Network Scanner Apps in 2026
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...
Why Isn’t My WiFi Working? 10 Quick Fixes for Slow or Broken Internet
If you’re frustrated and wondering “why isn’t my WiFi working?”, you’re not alone. Slow, unstable, or completely dead WiFi is one of the most common home tech problems – and usually one of the easiest to fix. Whether your Internet keeps dropping, certain devices won’t connect, or everything suddenly feels slower than usual, the cause is often something simple. This guide walks you through the most common reasons your WiFi...
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...
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,...
How to Block Network Intruders and Limit Internet Time
“How do I block intruders with Fing” or “How can I manage who has access to my WiFi” are only some of the many questions we have received over the years about network protection. And guess what? We listened! Today, we are excited to announce the release of two new features, the Block Network Access and the Limit Internet Time. Now available on Preview on Fing Desktop, this new set...
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...