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Unidentified network device

Earthling — Sat, 19 Jun 2021 18:07:14 GMT

Two unidentified devices are showing up in my Smart Hub 2, one currently connected, the other connected previously I guess. I can account for all the other devices showing so is there any way I can block or trace connections from these two unidentified devices? I doubt very much that anyone else could have discovered and used my wireless password so suspect/hope this will have an innocent explanation.

Re: Unidentified network device

gg30340 — Sat, 19 Jun 2021 20:21:16 GMT

Make sure that you have accounted for all the devices that are connected. Some forum users have found that it is often devices that they forgot to include such as powerline adaptors or DVD players, smart TV etc.

When you are checking for the devices that are connected to your network, if you click on the device it should open another page and it will show you the MAC address of the device. You can then do an Internet search of that and it usually gives you the manufacture's name and this may assist in identifying it.

Re: Unidentified network device

Earthling — Sat, 19 Jun 2021 20:37:24 GMT

SH2 shows the MAC but I didn't know I could google for it - thanks!

Yes, it is easy to overlook connected devices and I'm hoping that turns out to be the explanation.

Re: Unidentified network device

Earthling — Sat, 19 Jun 2021 21:26:33 GMT

Good call, thanks. On of the two is a VMWare network adapter I hadn't given a thought to. I'll now go after the other.

EDIT - same for the second one, cheers 🍷