# Home Network-Monitoring Devices The 'Fingbox' WiFi Troubleshooting Device Keeps Systems Secure By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2017-01-02 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wifi-troubleshooting References: [thegadgetflow](http://thegadgetflow.com/portfolio/fingbox-wi-fi-troubleshooting-device/) & [fing.io](https://www.fing.io) The average consumer lifestyle is becoming inherently more reliant on the Internet, so the 'Fingbox' is a WiFi troubleshooting device that is focused on helping to maintain better security. The 'Fingbox' works by monitoring for abnormalities that can happen when someone is trying to gain access without authorization. These discrepancies are reported to the administrator to ensure that they always know how the system is functioning under the radar. The 'Fingbox' allows users to keep track of who logs into the network as well as seeing who or what uses the most bandwidth. As mentioned above, the 'Fingbox' also works as a WiFi troubleshooting device that will help users to ensure that their connectivity is running as smoothly as possible at all times. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.6/10 - Popularity: 51% | Activity: 79% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Gadgets](https://www.trendhunter.com/gadgets) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Home-network Surveillance:** Developing devices that monitor network access for abnormalities and report to administrators can improve security measures in residential neighborhoods. - **Bandwidth Management Systems:** Innovative developments that monitor bandwidth usage and identify which devices on the network are using the most bandwidth can help network administrators to ensure their networks are running smoothly. - **Effective Connectivity Troubleshooters:** Creating network monitoring devices that can identify and isolate specific connectivity issues and possible solutions can help end users to troubleshoot connectivity problems themselves, alleviating the need for professional assistance. ### Who This Affects Most - **Home Security Industry:** Developing network monitoring devices for the home provides opportunities for the security industry to expand its reach into the residential market. - **Iot Industry:** Creating devices that help end users to monitor and troubleshoot their home networks falls under the Internet of Things paradigm and presents opportunities for IoT businesses to expand their offerings. - **Home Networking Industry:** Innovative products that help homeowners to manage their home networks and troubleshoot connectivity problems could create opportunities for businesses specializing in networking equipment and services to expand their offerings. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Wi-Fi Channel Monitors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wifi-coconut.md) - [Router-Monitoring Outlet Adapters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mocreo-nm1.md) - [At-Home Connectivity Controllers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/home-firewall.md) - [Internet Speed-Monitoring Hardware Solutions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/speedtest-pulse.md) - [Family-Focused Networking Routers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jextream-fx20.md) - [Home Mesh Networking Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eero1.md) - [Innovative Network Security Solutions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ngpans.md) - [Wifi-Manipulating Wearables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/deauther-watch-v4.md) - [Dynamic Security Networking Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mesh-networking-systems.md)