Windows 10 updates are notorious for introducing new issues that can cause severe headaches for 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's natural to feel concerned when you notice something suspicious, whether it's an app or a physical device. What is this strange device? Should you be alarmed by its presence, and will it put your computer's security at risk? How can you fix the Amazon KFAUWI device appearing on your network? We'll answer all of these questions in this article.
How to Fix Amazon KFAUWI Device Appearing on Network in Windows 10
You may encounter a device called Austin-Amazon KFAUWI in your network device list. The situation is made worse by the fact that while checking Austin-Amazon KFAUWI Properties, It doesn't provide any important information. It only reveals the manufacturer name (Amazon) and model name (KFAUWI), while all other entries (Serial number, unique ID, Mac address, IP address) It reads unavailable. Because of this, you might think your computer has been hacked.
What is Austin-Amazon KFAUWI?
- First, as the name itself suggests, the network device is associated with Amazon and a wide range of devices such as Kindle, Fire, etc., and Austin is Name of motherboard used In these devices.
- Finally, KFAUWI is PC Linux based It is used by developers to discover devices, among other things. A quick search for the term KFAUWI also reveals that Related to Amazon Fire 7 tablet Which was released in 2017.
Why is Austin-Amazon KFAUWI listed in the network devices?
To be honest, your guess is as good as ours. The obvious answer seems to be:
- Your computer may have detected a device. Amazon Fire Connected to the same network, hence the list mentioned.
- The issue may be prompted by WPS or setup settings. Wi-Fi Protected Access Point for Router And a computer running Windows 10.
However, if you don't own any Amazon devices or they aren't currently connected to your Wi-Fi network, it may be best to remove Austin-Amazon from KFAUWI. Now, there are only two ways to remove Amazon from KFAUWI from Windows 10. The first is to disable the Windows Connect Now service, and the second is to reset your network. Both solutions are easy to implement, as described in the next section.
Method 1: Disable the Windows Connect Now Service
service Windows Connect Now (WCNCSVC) is responsible for automatically connecting your Windows 10 computer to peripheral devices such as printers, cameras, and other computers on the same network to allow data exchange. Service disabled by default But a Windows update or even a rogue application might have modified the service's properties.
If you already have an Amazon device connected to the same network, Windows will attempt to connect to it. However, the connection will not be established due to compatibility issues. To disable this service and fix the Amazon KFAUWI device that appears when there is a network issue,
1. Press the keys Windows + R At the same time to open the dialog box "employment".
2. Here, type services.msc And click "OK" To run the application Services.
3. Click the Name column header, as shown, to sort all Services Alphabetically.
4. Locate the service Windows Connect Now – Config Registrar.
5. Right click on it and choose The properties From the following context menu, as shown below.
6. In the tab "general" Click the drop-down menu. Startup Type: and choose the option Manual.
Note: You can also select the Disabled option to turn off this service.
7. Next, click the button "turning off" To terminate the service.
8. The Service Control pop-up window appears with the message Windows is trying to stop the following service on Local Computer…, as shown.
Service status: will change to stopped in some time.
9. Click the button "Application" To save the changes, click "OK" To get out of the window.
10. Finally, restart your computer. Check if the Amazon KFAUWI device still appears in the network list.
Method 2: Disable WPS & Reset Wi-Fi Router
The above method will remove the KFAUWI device for most users. However, if your network security has already been compromised, the device will still be listed. The only way to work around the issue is to reset your network router. This will restore all settings to their defaults and also prevent users from exploiting your Wi-Fi connection.
Step 1: Determine the IP address
Before resetting, let's try disabling WPS to fix the Amazon KFAUWI device's network issues. The first step is to determine the router's IP address through the command prompt.
1. Press the . key Windows , And type Command Prompt And click Run as administrator.
2. Type the command ipconfig and press the key Enter. Here, check your default gateway address.
Note: 192.168.0.1 and 192.168.1.1 are the most common Router Default Gateway addresses.
Step 2: Disable WPS
Follow the steps below to disable WPS on your router:
1. Open any web browser Go to the default gateway address of your router (eg. 192.168.1.1)
2. Write username and password yours and click the button sign in.
Note: Check the underside of your router for login credentials or contact your Internet Service Provider.
3. Go to the menu WPS and select an option Disable WPS , as clearly shown in the image below.
4. Now, turn off the Router.
5. Wait for a minute or two and then Restart it once again.
Step 3: Reset the router
Check if KFAUWI is the device appearing in the network issue. If not, reset the entire router.
1. Again, open Router settings Using the default gateway IP address, thenLogin.
2. Write down all configuration settings. You will be prompted for them after resetting the router.
3. Press and hold the reset button on your router for 10-30 seconds.
Note: You should use pointing devices such as a pin or toothpick to press the reset button.
4. The router will automatically turn off and then back on. You can release the button when the lights start flashing.
5. Re-enter the router's configuration details on the web page and reboot the router.
Make sure to set a strong password this time to avoid Amazon KFAUWI device getting on the network issue at all.
Similar to the Amazon KFAUWI device appearing on the network, some users have reported the sudden appearance of the Amazon KFAUWI device, associated with the Amazon Fire HD 8, in their network list after a Windows update. Follow the same solutions mentioned above to get rid of it. If you have any questions/suggestions regarding this article, feel free to leave them in the comments section.
