How often does Fingbox scan the network for device changes?

jek
jek Member Posts: 2
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edited September 30, 2019 in Fingbox #1

What is the usual frequency of scans of a fingbox? I was under the impression that some time ago the frequency was quite high so that new devices or changes were identified quickly. However, my friend fingbox now does a scan only every 1-2 hours. Such a low frequency is not very helpful, in particular for the occupancy function.

Is there a way to increase the frequency of scans?

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  • VioletChepil
    VioletChepil London, UKMember Posts: 2,471
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    Hi @jek and welcome. The frequency of the scan is every 5-20 minutes based on the network size set on Fing App and any changes in state of devices. What network size do you have? / 16 or / 24?

    Community Manager at Fing

    Hronoskltaylor
  • jek
    jek Member Posts: 2
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    My network was configured as /16. As soon as I switched it to /24, the fingbox reacted much, much qicker!
    Thank you!
    kltaylor

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    Great @jek glad that changing to the /24 solved things. As the /16 can create checking of thousands of IPs on the range! 
    I'm just slightly modifying the title of this one and also changing to a question. If you could please choose an answer! 

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    kltaylor
  • Amc65
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    My Fingbox often shows that it has not been updated for many hours - currently it is 12 - when looking at the device list. Does this mean that it is not scanning very often or that nothing has changed?

    Thanks

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    Amc65 said:

    My Fingbox often shows that it has not been updated for many hours - currently it is 12 - when looking at the device list. Does this mean that it is not scanning very often or that nothing has changed?

    Thanks

    The frequency of the scan is every 5-20 minutes based on the network size set on Fing App and any changes in state of devices. What network size do you have? / 16 or / 24? Change the Maximum network size to match your network size. 

    To do this: 

    • Open the Fing app, ensure that you are on the Network associated with your Fingbox 

    • Tap on the Avatar icon in the top-right corner 

    • Choose 'App Settings' 

    • Scroll down and go to the "Maximum Network Size" setting and select the size based on the number of devices connected to network in your house. 

    Robin (Admin at Fing)
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