Fing already existed as an app, but Fingbox turned that software view into a dedicated piece of hardware for keeping the home network under control all the time.

Why it was interesting

  • Alerts for new devices joining the network
  • Intrusion blocking and parental control features
  • Visibility into which devices use the most bandwidth
  • Wi-Fi coverage analysis and remote monitoring

What arrived in the box

The set was simple and well put together: the main unit, the power adapter with regional plugs and the network cable. The blue rubber protection gave the device a more distinctive feel than most anonymous home-network gear.

Fingbox package front
The first look at the package after delivery.
Fingbox packaging details
Packaging details and the retail presentation.
Fingbox contents
The hardware, adapter set and network cable.
Fingbox hardware close-up
The device itself, with the blue rubber protection in place.

Setup notes

  1. Connect Fingbox to the router with the network cable
  2. Power it on and wait for the indicator lights to turn green
  3. Open the app and complete the guided setup
  4. Once linked, the network can be monitored even remotely
The strongest point of Fingbox was not just security in the abstract, but visibility: seeing what was on the network, what changed and where bandwidth was going.
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