how to remove an unknown pc on my Mac wifi network (visible in Finder)

how to remove an unknown pc on my Mac wifi network (visible in Finder)


Posted on Mar 22, 2025 12:56 PM

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Mar 22, 2025 1:14 PM in response to giorgino3180

It's not your Mac sharing that this is the reason. Without knowing anything about your Wi-F network or this "unknown" PC, it will be a bit difficult to assist you ... so bear with me as I need to ask you some questions.


  • Is this your Wi-Fi network? That is, is this a home network that you administer?
  • If so, does the current Wi-Fi network require a security password to access it, or is it an open network that doesn't require a password to connect to it at all?


Please take a screenshot of the Finder window with this PC and provide it in your reply post.

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Mar 22, 2025 1:44 PM in response to giorgino3180

giorgino3180 wrote:

We do have an Epson printer, but the model# does not match the name of the "PC" in the Finder/Network.

The image that you sent me, titled: "epsonb9bec5" consists of two parts:

  • The manufacturer: epson
  • The vendor's designation part of the device's MAC address: b9cec5.


This is why I asked if you have an Epson printer. If you temporarily power-down the printer, and then, restart your Mac, does this "PC" still appear in the Finder?


Which exact model is your Epson printer? Per chance, does it have an external USB storage device attached to it?

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Mar 22, 2025 12:59 PM in response to giorgino3180

Any device that is connected to your Wi-Fi network will appear in the Finder on your Mac, especially if it is configured to share a resource, like files or a printer.


If you are sure that this is not your PC, then the first thing you should do is change your Wi-Fi network's password.

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