Client Identification: Enhanced Client Recognition With Fing Integration

Client Identification: Enhanced Client Recognition With Fing Integration

Client Identification: Enhanced Client Recognition With Fing Integration
Client Identification: Enhanced Client Recognition With Fing Integration
2024-10-16 03:04:26 - last edited 2024-10-16 03:07:42

We are excited to announce our partnership with Fing to introduce a new Client Identification feature in upcoming firmware updates for select Wi-Fi 7 Archer Router and Deco models. This feature enhances the accuracy of identifying devices on your network, making network management easier and more effective.

 

What is Fing Client Identification?

The new Client Identification feature leverages Fing’s SDK (Software Development Kit) to provide detailed information about the devices connected to your network. It works by collecting network data such as MAC addresses and hostnames via protocols like DHCP, NetBIOS, mDNS, and HTTP. Fing processes this data and identifies the device type, brand, and model, then returns the results to the router. 

 

How Does Fing Client Identification Benefit You?  

Accurate device identification: Know exactly what devices are connected to your network, whether smartphones, laptops, gaming consoles, or IoT devices.
Simplified network management: Detailed information on each device lets you manage your network more efficiently and accurately, from prioritizing traffic to implementing effective Parental Controls.
Tailored troubleshooting: With specific device data, we can offer more in-depth support and solutions tailored to the device type, leading to a smoother experience.


Privacy and Security 

We understand that your privacy is paramount. Rest assured that all collected data, including MAC addresses and other network identifiers, is handled securely and in strict compliance with data protection regulations.

 

How to enable/disable "Client Identification" on the Deco APP?

  • The current supported models

Deco X50/X55_V1_1.5.5

 

Deco X50/X55_V1.2_1.4.5

 

Deco X60_V3/3.2_1.3.0

 

Deco X20/X60_V4_1.5.5

 

Deco_1.11 Firmware Platform Feature Collections

Stay tuned for the upcoming firmware releases and More supported models are Coming Soon!
 

  • Enable/Disable Client Identification under Deco APP>More>System.

After updating to the regarded firmware, you will automatically receive a popup notice for authorization to enable Client Identification. If you select “Maybe Later”, you can enable it again on the client list or go to More>System>Client Identification to toggle it on.

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Re:Client Identification: Enhanced Client Recognition With Fing Integration
2025-05-03 19:55:44

  @David-TP - are there any updates on new models supporting Enhanced Client Recognition? I would have expected some of the wifi7 Deco routers to get it by now. The thought of having to chase down and rename 50 devices on my network is a key thing having me contemplate keeping my Deco units or not.

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Re:Client Identification: Enhanced Client Recognition With Fing Integration
2025-05-06 03:22:25

  @Jdubya0829 

Hi, may I know the model number and firmware version of your Deco?

I do think the WiFi 7 Deco models with the latest firmware version have added this feature already.

Wait for your reply.

Best regards.

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2025-05-06 03:56:10

  @David-TP - thanks for the response. I have the Deco BE63 with firmware 1.1.7 (latest) and no option to enable this that I can find. I also have the BE11000 that I am looking at swapping out instead of the BE63. 
 

Any help you could offer on availability and/or timing would be appreciated. 

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Re:Client Identification: Enhanced Client Recognition With Fing Integration
2025-06-24 18:14:39

  @David-TP 

Hi, I’m using the Deco BE25 with firmware version 1.0.17 Build 20250403 Rel. 13304.

May I ask when this model is expected to receive support for the Client Identification feature?

 

Thanks!

 

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2025-06-24 18:30:35

  @Kevin78791 - I gave up waiting for my model to get it. Between that and the poor coverage of the units I'm returning mine to Costco and looking at going back to Orbi. 

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Re:Client Identification: Enhanced Client Recognition With Fing Integration
2025-06-26 08:10:05

@Kevin78791 

Hi, yes, Deco BE25 is also planned to support Client identification.

Best regards.

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