Fing The #1 Network Scanning App With Over 15 Million Downloads, Raises More Than 220k On Indiegogo

SAN FRANCISCO - Nov. 30, 2016 - PRLog -- Fing, the world's best free network scanning with over 15 million downloads, recently launched Fingbox a network security and Wi-Fi troubleshooting toolkit for homes, with a crowdfunding campaign on Indiegogo.

In the first hour of launch on Indiegogo, Fingbox received more than 70k in funds and almost immediately sold out of early bird rewards. In just 7 days more than 3200 people have backed the campaign raising a total of over 220k in funds. The campaign has well surpassed the initial goal of 25k to put the device into mass production.

Fingbox is a rounded blue physical box which unlocks a set of premium features on the free Fing mobile app.

"Today's homes are in the dark about what is happening on their network, especially when it comes to security. Homes need a simple tool to manage their connected technology and protect themselves against threats" said Domenico Crapanzano CEO of Fing. "We listened to thousands of Fing users who asked us for more control and to better understand their networks. Fingbox lets anybody secure their home network and troubleshoot their Wi-Fi problems, for an affordable one-off cost of less than $50."

Features to secure and troubleshoot any home network
Fingbox is packed with user friendly features for securing and troubleshooting a home network.

· 24/7 Network Security: In a matter of seconds, Fingbox automatically finds all devices on the network regardless of brand. The status of all devices is monitored continuously, including those essential to home security like smart locks and thermostats

· Intruder detection. It detects network intruders and enables the blocking of intruder devices.

· Identify Bandwidth Hogs: Fingbox lets users visualizes bandwidth distribution and which devices are consuming the most broadband.

· Wi-Fi Sweet Spot: Fingbox's interactive Wi-Fi Sweet Spot finder enables users to find the best and worst places for home Wi-Fi connection.

· Parental Control: A simple form of parental control, users can block and allow the devices their kids use like tablets, mobile phones and gaming consoles.

· Alerts: Alerts can be configured for new devices, intruders, device status, network, family and guests.

· Internet Speed: Real-time and historic internet speed is displayed in the apps through automated speed and latency testing.

· Service Quality: Users can find out how fast applications are performing like Facebook and YouTube.

· Remote access: Since reaching its first stretch goal of 100k, a remote web access feature will be added to Fingbox. This is handy for accessing a router or IP camera remotely.

· Hacker Threat Check: If Fingbox reaches its next stretch goal of 250k, a hacker threat check feature will be added. This feature will automatically scan vulnerable opened ports and passwords of devices to identify potential risks of being hacked

Fingbox Hardware Specifications
Fingbox is housed in a Fing blue rounded box with technical highlights including:

· Linux operating system

·  ARM 7 processor

·  1 GB/s Ethernet port

·  4GB home board storage

·  512 MB RAM

The remote control to Fingbox is the app, which will be available on iOS and Android.

Availability & Launch
Fingbox is now available on Indiegogo for $49 which includes a free lifetime subscription to the service. After the Indiegogo campaign Fingbox will retail at $79. The product will ship to backers in June 2017.Visit Fingbox network security and Wi-Fi troubleshooting toolkit for homes (https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/fingbox-network-securi...) on Indiegogo

Fingbox was designed by the Fing founders and team which is comprised of experts in software development, computer networking, UX/UI design and marketing.

ABOUT FING
Founded in 2009, Fing develops network scanning, network security and Wi-Fi troubleshooting apps and devices built for the Internet of Things

The free Fing network scanning app has more than 15 million downloads and 7 million users. The app has received hundreds of thousands of positive reviews on the app store and Google Play.

Fingbox, the evolution of the free Fing app, brings homes simple network security and troubleshooting features at an affordable price point.

Fing has offices in San Francisco, London, Rome and Pisa.