修复 Amazon KFAUWI 设备显示在网络上的问题
Windows 10 updates are notorious for prompting new problems followed by a severe headache to its users. After installing one of these problematic updates, you may notice an unknown device named Austin- Amazon of KFAUWI listed among your Network devices. It is natural for you to get worried upon noticing something fishy, be it an application or a physical device. What is this strange device? Should you be alarmed by its presence and has your PC security been compromised? How to fix Amazon KFAUWI device showing up on network issue? We will be answering all of these questions in this article.
How to Fix Amazon KFAUWI Device Showing up on Network in Windows 10
You may come across a device named Austin-Amazon KFAUWI in your list of network devices. The situation is worsened by the fact that while checking the Austin- Amazon of KFAUWI Properties, it does not provide any significant information. It only reveals the Manufacturer name (Amazon) and the Model name (KFAUWI), while all the other entries (Serial Number, Unique identifier, and the Mac & IP address) read unavailable. Because of this, you may think that your PC has been hacked.
What is Austin-Amazon of KFAUWI?
- Firstly, as obvious from the name itself, the network device is related to Amazon and its wide range of devices such as Kindle, Fire, etc., and Austin is the name of the motherboard 在这些设备中使用。
- Finally, KFAUWI is a LINUX-based PC employed by developers for device detection among other things. A quick search for the term KFAUWI also reveals that it is associated with the Amazon Fire 7 tablet 在2017中发布。
Why is Austin-Amazon of KFAUWI Listed in Network Devices?
To be honest, your guess is as good as ours. The obvious answer seems to be that:
- Your PC might have detected an Amazon Fire device connected to the same network and hence, the said listing.
- The Samsung TV Wi-Fi connection issue might be prompted by WPS or Wi-Fi Protected Setup settings of the router and Windows 10 PC.
However, if you do not own any Amazon devices or no such devices are currently connected to your Wi-Fi network, it might be best to get rid of Austin-Amazon of KFAUWI. Now, there are only two ways to remove Amazon of KFAUWI from Windows 10. The first is by disabling the Windows Connect Now service, and the second is by resetting the network. Both of these solutions are quite easy to execute as explained in the following segment.
Method 1: Disable Windows Connect Now Service
Windows 立即连接 (WCNCSVC) service is responsible for automatically connecting your Windows 10 PC to peripheral devices such as printers, cameras, and other PCs available on the same network to allow data exchange. The service is 默认禁用 but the Windows update or even a rogue application may have modified the service properties.
If you indeed have an Amazon device connected to the same network, Windows will try to communicate with it. However, the connection would not be established due to compatibility issues. To disable this service and fix Amazon KFAUWI device showing up on network problem,
1。 击中 Windows + R键 同时打开 运行 对话框。
2. 在此输入 SERVICES.MSC 并点击 OK 推出 特色服务 应用程序。
3。 点击 名字 column header, as shown, to sort all the services alphabetically.
4.找到 Windows Connect Now – 配置注册器 服务。
5. Right-click on it and choose 查看房源 from the ensuing context menu, as depicted below.
6.在 其他咨询 标签，点击 启动类型： 下拉菜单并选择 用户手册 选项。
请注意： 您也可以选择 残疾人 option to turn off this service.
7.接下来，点击 Stop 停止 button to terminate the service.
8. 服务控制 pop-up with the message Windows 正在尝试停止本地计算机上的以下服务... will appear, as shown.
而且， 服务状态： 将更改为 停止 在某个时间。
9。 点击 使用 button to save the changes and then click OK 退出窗口。
10。 最后， 重新开始 您的电脑. Check whether Amazon KFAUWI device is still appearing in the network list or not.
另请参阅： 修复以太网没有有效 IP 配置错误
Method 2: Disable WPS & Reset Wi-Fi Router
The above method would have made the KFAUWI device disappear for most users, however, if your network security is indeed compromised, the device will continue to be listed. The only way to get around the issue is to reset the network router. This will revert all the settings to the default state and also kick away freeloaders from exploiting your Wi-Fi connection.
Step I: Determine IP Address
Before resetting, let us try disabling the WPS feature to fix Amazon KFAUWI device showing up on network issue. The first step is to determine router IP address through Command Prompt.
1。 按 Windows键，类型 命令提示符 并点击 以管理员身份运行“.
2。 类型 IPCONFIG 命令并点击 回车键. Here, check your 默认网关 地址。
请注意： 192.168.0.1 和 192.168.1.1 are the most common Router Default Gateway address.
Step II: Disable WPS Feature
Follow the steps listed below to disable WPS on your router:
1.打开任意 网页浏览器 and go to your router 默认网关 地址（例如 192.168.1.1)
2. 输入您的 用户名 和 密码 并点击 登录 按钮。
请注意： Check the underside of the router for the login credentials or contact your ISP.
3。 导航 WPS的 菜单并选择 禁用 WPS 选项，突出显示。
4. Now, go ahead and 关 路由器。
5. Wait for a minute or two and then 重新打开 一次。
另请参阅： 修复 Wi-Fi 适配器在 Windows 10 中无法工作的问题
Step III: Reset Router
Check if the KFAUWI is device showing up on network issue has been resolved. If not, reset the router entirely.
1. 再次打开 路由器设定 使用 default gateway IP address， 然后 Login.
2.记下所有 配置设置. You will require them after resetting the router.
3。 按住 复位按钮 在路由器上运行 10-30 秒。
请注意： 您必须使用指点设备，例如 别针， or 牙签 to press the RESET button.
4. The router will automatically 关闭并重新打开。 您可以 释放按钮 当 灯开始闪烁.
5. 请重新输入 the configuration details for the router on the webpage and 重新开始 路由器。
Make sure to set a strong password this time around to avoid Amazon KFAUWI device showing up on the network issue altogether.
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Similar to Amazon KFAUWI device showing up on network, some users have reported the sudden arrival of an Amazon KFAUWI device associated with Amazon Fire HD 8, in their networks list after updating Windows. Execute the same solutions as mentioned above to get rid of it. If you have any queries/suggestions regarding this article, then feel free to drop them in the comments section.
