Amazon Device randomly showing up on Network.

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2017-10-08T00:11:54+00:00

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I've got a random Amazon KFAUWI device showing up on my network as a device beside my driver for my router. Can anyone help? I am sure it is not a device in my house, as everything is set to something we've done or one of our names. Can anyone tell me if i'm stupid or if this is a general happening?

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  1. Anonymous
    2020-09-23T15:45:05+00:00

    I tried a solution offered by

    https://www.thewindowsclub.com/amazon-kfauwi-appeared-network-device

    and it worked.

    Briefly this is the procedure I used:

    type in SERVICES.MSC in search then go to the right side and disable WINDOWS CONNECT NOW and that removed the annoying icon for me.

    good luck

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  2. Anonymous
    2017-12-29T15:49:57+00:00

    I also have the a ustin computer showing up in my network devices under the category Computer.  On a hunch I turned off the newest device added to my network, which was an "Amazon Echo Connect".  Once I tuned the Echo Connect off, austin went away, tuned it back on, austin retuned.

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  3. Anonymous
    2017-12-03T17:02:36+00:00

    I do wonder, does anyone with the Amazon device popping up have an AMAZON Dash button(s)?

    I have an Intel I7-6700K, I'm on DSL and have seen this popup just recently. I've blocked this MAC in my Router which is the only way any device would have access to my main PC. I also show a phone on my network from time to time that is Named acawhl_00651: HTC Bolt (2PYB2) just like this Amazon device.

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  4. Anonymous
    2017-11-17T19:49:03+00:00

    I have an austin, too. Different mac address. Shows as a network device on my pc but not in the list of connected clients on the router. 

    On Windows 10 1709 16299.64. I'm sure its something to do with a recent cumulative update.

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