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Names Changed

El_tAkErOEl_tAkErO Member Posts: 5
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I identified with names all my connections to my modem, but everything changed to a single name, why? if each record record it?

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  • RobinRobin Administrator, Fing Team Posts: 3,754
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    Hi @El_tAkErO

    Generic devices are those devices for which Fing was not able to identify the vendor and what kind of device it is. If there is any device in your house which is using any kind of internet(Wifi) then Fing App can show you all devices connected on your network. You can use this external link to know about the vendor of the device: https://aruljohn.com/mac/F45EAB 

     

    The Fing App discovery will identify devices on a best effort basis, based on the information made available by the device, e.g. the MAC address. There are numerous reasons why the device might not be recognized correctly e.g.  

    - The DHCP server is not refreshing when speaking to your Fing.  

    - Limited information being offered by specific devices.  

      

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    Generic is a device that Fing see’s but cannot identify.  If you know what it is, you can enter the devices details manually.  
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  • RobinRobin Administrator, Fing Team Posts: 3,754
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    El_tAkErO said:

    I identified with names all my connections to my modem, but everything changed to a single name, why? if each record record it?

    Can you share the screenshot of the error so I can investigate better?
    Robin (Admin at Fing)
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  • El_tAkErOEl_tAkErO Member Posts: 5
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    I send this example, hope you unserstand me

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    Thanks

  • RobinRobin Administrator, Fing Team Posts: 3,754
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    El_tAkErO said:

    I send this example, hope you unserstand me

    Thanks

    The screenshot is not of the Fing app. Are you editing the names on Fing app or a different app?
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  • El_tAkErOEl_tAkErO Member Posts: 5
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    Sorry, It is an example from excel I wrote in copy with other number but its same with original screen of Fing why I was afraid , you know, but now send the original screen shot in this the


    C36BBDD4-4A2A-4BA7-B2AD-8B31346C8E51.jpeg

    majorie is with same name and and lost the information

    thanks

  • RobinRobin Administrator, Fing Team Posts: 3,754
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    Hi @El_tAkErO

    I would like you to follow these steps and location permissions pop up will appear to be enabled.

    1) Open Fing App and Click on the Fingbox/Network name from the top.

    2) Go to "Network" tab and click on "Edit" near the MAP icon

    3) Clear out the Network information such as Address etc.

    4) Next, to the MAP section, there is a small icon to auto-detect location. Click on the icon and location permissions will be asked.

    5) Click "Save"


    Please log out of the application and then log in again and then check

    Robin (Admin at Fing)
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    El_tAkErO
  • El_tAkErOEl_tAkErO Member Posts: 5
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    Thanks, I did changes and them still after 3 days , thanks for you support

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    Whats does Generic means ?

    Thanks

  • El_tAkErOEl_tAkErO Member Posts: 5
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    Thanks for your help

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