Fing has recently introduced the “Fing Agent Raspberry Pi Kit“, also called “Fing Agent plug-and-play Raspberry Pi 4 kit”, for its Fing Agent network monitoring system, which can be considered a follow-up to the earlier Fingbox hardware released in 2017. While Fingbox was a custom appliance based on Ubuntu Core, the new kit uses a Raspberry Pi, making it easier to set up and use in a home or small office network.
The kit includes a Raspberry Pi 4 Model B (2GB) in an aluminium case, a 32GB microSD card with Fing Agent preinstalled, a USB-C power supply with adapters, and a Cat 5e Ethernet cable. Once connected to the router, it works with the Fing app, desktop, or web to monitor devices, track uptime and speed, detect intrusions, and send alerts about unusual activity. It also supports device blocking, presence detection, and diagnostics, such as port scans and vulnerability checks. Making it useful for both home users and small businesses.
Fing Agent Raspberry Pi Kit specifications:
- SBC – Raspberry Pi 4 Model B (2GB RAM variant)
- Storatge – 32GB Class 10 microSD card, pre-loaded with Fing Agent software
- Connectivity – Connects to the network via the Raspberry Pi’s Gigabit Ethernet RJ45 port
- Monitoring Features
- 24/7 monitoring of all connected devices (arrival/departure logs)
- Internet speed tracking (upload/download, ISP uptime history)
- Presence detection based on devices connected
- Security alerts for network events and suspicious changes
- Auto-block for unknown devices on Wi-Fi
- Bandwidth usage tracking for heavy devices
- Smart diagnostics: open ports, router vulnerabilities
- Remote access via Fing App (iOS/Android), Fing Desktop, Fing Web
- Power – USB-C adapter with EU/US/GB plugs
To work with this device, you just need to connect it to your router, power it up, and activate it through the Fing mobile app. Once linked to a Fing account, it runs in the background to track device activity, log internet performance, and detect activity across your network.
The features are all well and good, but to use the Fing Agent to its fullest, you may need to go beyond the Free tier, and paid subscriptions are available with Starter, Premium, and Professional plans, offered with monthly or annual billing options. The Starter tier includes the basic monitoring and security functions and supports one Fing Agent device, while the premium plan adds continuous monitoring, device blocking, and support for up to three agents.
Fing, in its press release, mentions that the new Raspberry Pi 4-based network monitoring kit was developed in collaboration with Pimoroni and can be purchased from the Pimoroni store for $108.40. In the kit, you will get a Raspberry Pi 4 (2GB) in a metal case, a 32GB microSD card preloaded with Fing Agent, a USB-C power supply, a 0.5m Cat 5e Ethernet cable, setup instructions, and a Fing Premium discount code.
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