"Client" device attached to FritzBox

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#304224 15-Apr-2023 08:50

I have a mystery, which I hope that someone can help me solve, please. I have a FritzBox 7590 provided by 2degrees. I don't go into it's GUI that often but attached a new repeater during the week and noticed a device called "Client" using it.

When I click through, I get a login request. I've tried a few of my obvious passwords and they don't work. I've been scratching my head as to what it could be. I've tried to eliminate all of the devices we have running. I've asked Mr Google for help but can't get an answer that makes sense to me. Does anyone know what this could be, please?

Here's some more detail from the Fritz GUI:

xpd

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#3063803 15-Apr-2023 09:07

Block it and see what happens..... :)

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#3063804 15-Apr-2023 09:09

Well, I had thought about that, but that could have unexpected consequences 😬😄

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#3063807 15-Apr-2023 09:12

I have blocked all new wifi connection on mine so if anybody new ever needs to connect I have to enable them. I recommend you do the same, and make sure your clients have random Mac addressing switched off.

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#3063808 15-Apr-2023 09:15

Sometimes the MAC address can help identify the device. This MAC is registered to Murata Manufacturing Co, Ltd. Not sure if that helps.

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#3063809 15-Apr-2023 09:21

WPA3 is switched on, so it's something that already has been provided with the key. It's something I've already said "yes" to, but I'm scratching my head as to what it is.

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#3063810 15-Apr-2023 09:29

Ruphus: Sometimes the MAC address can help identify the device. This MAC is registered to Murata Manufacturing Co, Ltd. Not sure if that helps.

Bingo! Mystery solved. It's the wifi connection for the heat pump.

Thank you.

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#3063812 15-Apr-2023 10:01

brother in law had exactally the same thing happen, googled the mac address and found it was the heatpump