Fing

Network administrators require professional-grade tools to make sure they respond promptly to any connectivity-related issue or other similar problems. Designed as an all-in-one toolbox, Fing provides a feature-rich network monitoring application ready to ensure device availability, run speed tests and perform troubleshooting operations.

To access the main Fing dashboard, you must first create an account or connect with third-party services, such as Google. Once the account is confirmed, your personalized dashboard is loaded, where all the notifications and alerts are displayed, along with details regarding your Internet Service Provider and the most used functions. In other words, the main window of Fing is designed to offer a quick overview on the network status and facilitate one-click access to various instruments.

The "Tools" area is where you can find all the tools Fing comes with, which you can use to solve network connectivity issues, lower downtime and improve your network’s security.

As expected, Fing includes the basic network monitoring and testing toolbox every such application needs. You get to check network performance and assess the transit delays with the ping and traceroute tools, perform DNS lookup and find the perfect configuration of your DNS servers using the benchmark tool. Moreover, Fing comes with an integrated Wi-Fi scanner and a DHCP discovery tool to help you investigate issues related to failed connectivity.

The second category of tools is geared towards security and includes a port scanner to help you verify the security policies in the network, a router vulnerability checker that can find open ports via UPnP and NAT-PMP or hidden cameras that allow unauthorized monitoring.

In the right hands, Fing can be a real asset. The cost-free edition is feature-limited, but the Premium edition brings to the table a lot more features for network admins to enjoy. The application allows you to keep an eye on Internet outages for your ISP and generates connectivity reports. What is more, you can benefit from the support and advice of a broad community from all over the world.