Hi,
I recently checked my network map and came across this:
What could Unknown Be?
This map shows me being connected to Unknown, then to another machine on the network, the gateway and then the internet.
I am not connected directly to the other machine. Why does it say I am?
Me and the other machine on my network say the same thing.
What is happening?
Thomas
Hello,
The network map is not 100% correct. It looks like you and another PC are connected to a wireless access point which is either on or connected to your router.
I wouldn't worry about it. Windows just cant identify the device.
Dave
Hi Dave,
Thanks for the info
Thomas :)
I came across this problem myself. I have been posting updates concerning what I did to get rid of the "?" in my network map. You might want to check out the thread I have running on this topic. Here is the link:
W7 Network map tree with "?" between laptop and wireless router
It might help you. I haven't figured out WHY the "?" occurs, but it appears I have gotten rid of it, for the most part. Hope it helps.
Thanks IMycroft
Thomas
Response to an old but still relevant post
This ? may very well be your firewall in the router if it is activated.
It is more likely that it is the windows firewall or a third party firewall
that is sitting between your system and the router gateway where it would
have to be to intercept your network activity..Deactivate your
firewall and see if the ? disappears. If it does then you will have your answer.
If it remains go to system>device manager and review any active network adapters
that you may be using. The ? may be one of them. Use the process of elimination by
disabling one after another to track down which one it is and decide if you need it or not.
Anti-virus or anti- spyware scanners may place redirecut there, hidden by self protection producing the "?".
Last edited by aracapelli; 02 Sep 2017 at 23:35. Reason: correction
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