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What is Fing Integration? Enhanced Client Recognition for Archer Routers and Deco Mesh Systems

GoonerTastic72

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What is Fing Integration? Enhanced Client Recognition for Archer Routers and Deco Mesh Systems

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Model: Archer BE9300

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Hi all,

I have just seen this as part of a firmware upgrade, albeit a beta version, for the BE9300. For privacy reasons, I have not enabled it.

Does anyone know:

What specific data is shared with third-party services when this feature is enabled?
Who are the third-party services involved (e.g., Fing), and what is their role?
Does enabling this feature affect my router’s performance or functionality?

Thanks

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ArcherC8

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Re:What is Fing Integration? Enhanced Client Recognition for Archer Routers and Deco Mesh Systems

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@GoonerTastic72

It appears that is used to help identify the devices by sending the MAC of your devices out on the web and get back info on the device.

I do not think you would see any impact on your speed. I also think that some devices will be incorrect as some devices like Apple has options that modify the MAC address to prevent tracking unless turned off.

I would not use that function on my router as I do not like sending info of my network out over the internet to some third party.

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