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
    2017-12-31T15:58:12+00:00

    This is irrelevant to those of us who have PCs without wifi, but who still have the spurious device.

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  2. Anonymous
    2017-12-31T16:44:47+00:00

    In US, most of the modems nowadays have WIFI (and routing) capability.  I actually have to call Comcast to disable the modem WIFI and use my own router for WIFI activities.  Some users may not use WIFI but should make sure if their internet providers' modems have WIFI enabled or not.  My problem solved by disabling windows connect now service is related to WPS protocol which is related to WIFI.  If one is sure they do not have WIFI, then it is something else then.

    I traced back and found the webpage I found the answer.  It has a very good explanation.

    https://appuals.com/fix-unknown-strange-devices-showing-network/

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  3. Anonymous
    2018-01-02T21:28:10+00:00

    This HTC Bolt is likely the Bluetooth Lighthouse system of a VIVE VR headset.

    What you are seeing is the attempt at a handshake between the 2 systems

    if you turn off Bluetooth it goes away? Maybe a neighbor has a VIVE?

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  4. Anonymous
    2018-01-04T19:32:46+00:00

    I'm wondering if its for a Amazon network switch that allows someone to get access to networks .I have all of the mentioned Amazon devices show up

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