Windows 10: There is a device called "Tesla" on my PC network, and it's NOT mine.

I see that a number of others have variations of this issue, finding "Tesla series 3," and other "Tesla" computers inside thier networks. "Properties" displays "Not available" for manufacturer. I'm thinking it's some kind of onboard compter in a Tesla vehicle. But what the hell is it doing on my network?Best Buy's Remote Geek Squad said it a computer at one of my neighbors. He compared it to seeing multiple neighboring networks when you turn on wifi. That's not it because it does NOT appear in the list of available networks. It's not a network, it's a "computer," like it says. And, if I shut

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There is a device called Tesla on my PC network and I do not know what it is

Any ideas on what the Tesla device is on my network? It is not connected to WiFi (I checked the MAC addresses of connected devices) so must be a wired connection. It appears under "Computers" when viewing "Network" from File Explorer. No, I do not own a Tesla car. I did a MAC address lookup and it does appear to be manufactured by Tesla Inc. in Palo Alto.

 

There is a device called Tesla on my PC network and I do not know what it is

As I mentioned, the MAC address of the device was identified as being manufactured by Tesla Inc. In any case, the device is no longer on the network. I will monitor and see if it re-appears. Thanks.

 

There is a device called Tesla on my PC network and I do not know what it is

Hi Brad,

I'm Dyari. Thanks for reaching out. I will be happy to assist you in this regard.

It seems a computer name. Kindly check your computer's names in your network if any of them with the name Tesla.