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It's an RF choke. It's part of part #5, the 'Mains Connection Cable'. Not shown in the diagram, but I'll bet if you order part #5, one of those will be on it. It's not aftermarket, but I believe some manufacturers only put RF chokes on tools (or other electrical items) that are being sold in countries that have more strict radio interference laws and regulations, like the US.Check out boschtools.com There is nothing like that in the parts list or the owner's manual. What is the name on the device? An internet search engine can clear many things up. If it is what is being said, then it's aftermarket, probably aliens or something.
The antitheft device, if there was one, is most likely inside the cardboard box the router came in. (Thin, adhesive-backed rings of foil or the little 3/8" x 1" white plastic thing glued to the inside of the box.)