Windows 10: DIRECT-OU%hostname%mssL Wifi Spot

There's a wi-fi hotspot being shared with the name of my pc where %hostname% is which is listed as "DIRECT-OU%hostname%mssL" on my mobile devices.I cannot find what it is related to and how to turn it off.

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Attributes of WIFI Spots

With Windows 7 the list of available WIFI spots came with some attributes of that spot.

(i.e. Protection type, signal strength, etc.) How can I get a similar list in Windows 10?

 

WIFI direct question

Thank you for your reply, I understand what you are saying however why am I seeing their devices in the list? Does it mean they have their WIFI direct on all the time? Cause whenever I click on WIFI direct on my tablet I see the same devices listed there. I'm also seeing my fire stick which doesn't even have WIFI direct capability.

 

WIFI direct question

>>Does it mean they have their WIFI direct on all the time? Cause whenever I click on WIFI direct on my tablet I see the same devices listed there. I'm also seeing my fire stick which doesn't even have WIFI direct capability.

Nope. Their wifi will show always - but WiFi Direct connects without a password. Do note that WiFi direct means devices can connect without a password. That wifi stick is probably shown because it is connected to a network.