internet connection icon

LS,
recently I changed my old ADSL router/modem (SpeedTouch570i) for a new one
(SpeedTouch780WL(i)).
Strange enough an new/additional icon appeared in the list of network
connections (Settings > Control Panel > Network Connections) designated
Internet Connection.
What is the purpose of this icon (what does it add?)?
Sometimes it just does not reappear after a reboot although the internet
connection is working fine.
On another laptop in the same network clicking the Internet Connection icon
fails to open the dialogue screen at the same time.
Is there an explanation for this behaviour and how can I make it (dis)appear?

--
Kind regards,

René Meijn
Hoeven
The Netherlands

Hi
The Icons in the Network Connections Area represent active connection
socket.
If (as an example) a computer has installed a DialUp Modem, a Wired card,
and a Wireless Card, three icons would appear in the Network Connections
area, regardless of which one you actually use.
Example, http://www.ezlan.net/example/nets.jpg
I do not know what is installed on you computer, but the above should
correspond to Network Devices that appear in the Device Manager,
http://www.ezlan.net/example/dm_ok.jpg
Jack (MVP-Networking).

"R. Meijn" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
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> LS,
> recently I changed my old ADSL router/modem (SpeedTouch570i) for a new one
> (SpeedTouch780WL(i)).
> Strange enough an new/additional icon appeared in the list of network
> connections (Settings > Control Panel > Network Connections) designated
> Internet Connection.
> What is the purpose of this icon (what does it add?)?
> Sometimes it just does not reappear after a reboot although the internet
> connection is working fine.
> On another laptop in the same network clicking the Internet Connection
> icon
> fails to open the dialogue screen at the same time.
> Is there an explanation for this behaviour and how can I make it
> (dis)appear?
>
> --
> Kind regards,
>
> René Meijn
> Hoeven
> The Netherlands

Thanks for your swift reponse Jack.
Indeed I do have an icon named 'Wireless Network Connection' which correctly
is linked to my USB Client (SpeedTouch 121g) while in Device Manager
correctly depicts this hardware.
The thing is that there is now (sometimes) an additional icon in Start >
Settings > Network Connections which is designated 'Internet Connection'
(icon with monitor and globe).
Currently it just does not happen to be there but I recall when clicking on
it, it refers to the Internet Gateway.
So still: what is it, why isn't it there all the time, what is it for, how
can I make it (dis-)appear?
I would appreciate any explanation.

--
Kind regards,

René Meijn
Hoeven
The Netherlands


"Jack (MVP-Networking)." wrote:

> Hi
> The Icons in the Network Connections Area represent active connection
> socket.
> If (as an example) a computer has installed a DialUp Modem, a Wired card,
> and a Wireless Card, three icons would appear in the Network Connections
> area, regardless of which one you actually use.
> Example, http://www.ezlan.net/example/nets.jpg
> I do not know what is installed on you computer, but the above should
> correspond to Network Devices that appear in the Device Manager,
> http://www.ezlan.net/example/dm_ok.jpg
> Jack (MVP-Networking).
>
> "R. Meijn" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
> news:06F2C6AD-3856-4CE6-BDA1-(E-Mail Removed)...
> > LS,
> > recently I changed my old ADSL router/modem (SpeedTouch570i) for a new one
> > (SpeedTouch780WL(i)).
> > Strange enough an new/additional icon appeared in the list of network
> > connections (Settings > Control Panel > Network Connections) designated
> > Internet Connection.
> > What is the purpose of this icon (what does it add?)?
> > Sometimes it just does not reappear after a reboot although the internet
> > connection is working fine.
> > On another laptop in the same network clicking the Internet Connection
> > icon
> > fails to open the dialogue screen at the same time.
> > Is there an explanation for this behaviour and how can I make it
> > (dis)appear?
> >
> > --
> > Kind regards,
> >
> > René Meijn
> > Hoeven
> > The Netherlands
>
>
>

Hi
The OP is talking about "Control Panel/Network Connections", he did not
mentioned Icons in the Tray Bar.
Jack (MVP-Networking).

<(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
news:(E-Mail Removed)...
>
> On 11-Apr-2007, "Jack \(MVP-Networking\)." <(E-Mail Removed)>
> wrote:
>
>> If (as an example) a computer has installed a DialUp Modem, a Wired card,
>> and a Wireless Card, three icons would appear in the Network Connections
>> area, regardless of which one you actually use.
>
> And with a VPN you get a similar icon with two screens side by side.
> A wireless adapter has one screen with the curved arcs to indicate
> wireless.
> So with wireless and VPN you have two icons and 3 screens, single one
> for wireless, double screen for VPN.
> Maybe if I fire up my modem I'll get 4 icons, modem, VPN (2 screens),
> and wireless USB adapter.
> Put in my PCI wired ethernet 10/100 card maybe 5.

Correct, I am referring to the Internet Gateway which is not shown in the
tray bar but listed under network connections.
Sometimes it is there and sometimes it is not; in both cases internet
functions well.
Who can explain its purpose and function?
Thanks in advance!

--
Kind regards,

René Meijn
Hoeven
The Netherlands


"Jack (MVP-Networking)." wrote:

> Hi
> The OP is talking about "Control Panel/Network Connections", he did not
> mentioned Icons in the Tray Bar.
> Jack (MVP-Networking).
>
> <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
> news:(E-Mail Removed)...
> >
> > On 11-Apr-2007, "Jack \(MVP-Networking\)." <(E-Mail Removed)>
> > wrote:
> >
> >> If (as an example) a computer has installed a DialUp Modem, a Wired card,
> >> and a Wireless Card, three icons would appear in the Network Connections
> >> area, regardless of which one you actually use.
> >
> > And with a VPN you get a similar icon with two screens side by side.
> > A wireless adapter has one screen with the curved arcs to indicate
> > wireless.
> > So with wireless and VPN you have two icons and 3 screens, single one
> > for wireless, double screen for VPN.
> > Maybe if I fire up my modem I'll get 4 icons, modem, VPN (2 screens),
> > and wireless USB adapter.
> > Put in my PCI wired ethernet 10/100 card maybe 5.
>
>
>

R. Meijn wrote:
> Correct, I am referring to the Internet Gateway which is not shown in the
> tray bar but listed under network connections.
> Sometimes it is there and sometimes it is not; in both cases internet
> functions well.
> Who can explain its purpose and function?
> Thanks in advance!
>
The "Internet Gateway" that appears in Network Connections is your
router. This icon lets you configure your router without having to
access the router's web interface. The icon appears if you have UPnP
and the Internet Gateway Device Discovery and Control Client enabled for
both the router and your computer. See, e.g.,
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/821371

--
Lem MS MVP -- Networking

To the moon and back with 64 Kbits of RAM and 512 Kbits of ROM.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Apollo_Guidance_Computer

Right!
This answers the question I intended to pose; thanks Lem!

But, still the "Internet Gateway" option in Network Connections has
disappeared and remains absent.
What is the reason for this and how can I activate it again?

Reading the referenced KB-article I tried to install additional Networking
Services, UPnP User Interface, following the procedure as outlined by
Microsoft.
Internet Gateway Device Discovery and Control Client appears to be installed
(by default, box checked).
UPnP User Interface is not installed.
However, during installation it says "Setup cannot copy the file upnpui.dll"
- "Ensure the location specified below is correct or change it and insert
Windows Professional XP Service Pack 2 CD in the drive you specify".
Strange enough the location (C:\Windows\ServicePackFiles\i386) is correct as
the file upnpui.dll is located there.
Inserting the SP2 CD does not solve the problem; the installer still does
not find the required file.
How to solve the problem and install this additional component.

--
Kind regards,

René Meijn
Hoeven
The Netherlands


"Lem" wrote:

> R. Meijn wrote:
> > Correct, I am referring to the Internet Gateway which is not shown in the
> > tray bar but listed under network connections.
> > Sometimes it is there and sometimes it is not; in both cases internet
> > functions well.
> > Who can explain its purpose and function?
> > Thanks in advance!
> >
> The "Internet Gateway" that appears in Network Connections is your
> router. This icon lets you configure your router without having to
> access the router's web interface. The icon appears if you have UPnP
> and the Internet Gateway Device Discovery and Control Client enabled for
> both the router and your computer. See, e.g.,
> http://support.microsoft.com/kb/821371
>
> --
> Lem MS MVP -- Networking
>
> To the moon and back with 64 Kbits of RAM and 512 Kbits of ROM.
> http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Apollo_Guidance_Computer
>

Some additional information.
In Administrative Tools > Services, the service Universal Plug and Play
Device Host was not started.
I started this manually; no change (reboot required?).
Should this service be started or stopped by default?

--
Kind regards,

René Meijn
Hoeven
The Netherlands


"R. Meijn" wrote:

> Right!
> This answers the question I intended to pose; thanks Lem!
>
> But, still the "Internet Gateway" option in Network Connections has
> disappeared and remains absent.
> What is the reason for this and how can I activate it again?
>
> Reading the referenced KB-article I tried to install additional Networking
> Services, UPnP User Interface, following the procedure as outlined by
> Microsoft.
> Internet Gateway Device Discovery and Control Client appears to be installed
> (by default, box checked).
> UPnP User Interface is not installed.
> However, during installation it says "Setup cannot copy the file upnpui.dll"
> - "Ensure the location specified below is correct or change it and insert
> Windows Professional XP Service Pack 2 CD in the drive you specify".
> Strange enough the location (C:\Windows\ServicePackFiles\i386) is correct as
> the file upnpui.dll is located there.
> Inserting the SP2 CD does not solve the problem; the installer still does
> not find the required file.
> How to solve the problem and install this additional component.
>
> --
> Kind regards,
>
> René Meijn
> Hoeven
> The Netherlands
>
>
> "Lem" wrote:
>
> > R. Meijn wrote:
> > > Correct, I am referring to the Internet Gateway which is not shown in the
> > > tray bar but listed under network connections.
> > > Sometimes it is there and sometimes it is not; in both cases internet
> > > functions well.
> > > Who can explain its purpose and function?
> > > Thanks in advance!
> > >
> > The "Internet Gateway" that appears in Network Connections is your
> > router. This icon lets you configure your router without having to
> > access the router's web interface. The icon appears if you have UPnP
> > and the Internet Gateway Device Discovery and Control Client enabled for
> > both the router and your computer. See, e.g.,
> > http://support.microsoft.com/kb/821371
> >
> > --
> > Lem MS MVP -- Networking
> >
> > To the moon and back with 64 Kbits of RAM and 512 Kbits of ROM.
> > http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Apollo_Guidance_Computer
> >

For today my final observation.
Internet Connection icon under Network Connections was retrieved after
rebooting the router/modem.
Still cannot installa UPnP User Interface.

--
Kind regards,

René Meijn
Hoeven
The Netherlands


"R. Meijn" wrote:

> Some additional information.
> In Administrative Tools > Services, the service Universal Plug and Play
> Device Host was not started.
> I started this manually; no change (reboot required?).
> Should this service be started or stopped by default?
>
> --
> Kind regards,
>
> René Meijn
> Hoeven
> The Netherlands
>
>
> "R. Meijn" wrote:
>
> > Right!
> > This answers the question I intended to pose; thanks Lem!
> >
> > But, still the "Internet Gateway" option in Network Connections has
> > disappeared and remains absent.
> > What is the reason for this and how can I activate it again?
> >
> > Reading the referenced KB-article I tried to install additional Networking
> > Services, UPnP User Interface, following the procedure as outlined by
> > Microsoft.
> > Internet Gateway Device Discovery and Control Client appears to be installed
> > (by default, box checked).
> > UPnP User Interface is not installed.
> > However, during installation it says "Setup cannot copy the file upnpui.dll"
> > - "Ensure the location specified below is correct or change it and insert
> > Windows Professional XP Service Pack 2 CD in the drive you specify".
> > Strange enough the location (C:\Windows\ServicePackFiles\i386) is correct as
> > the file upnpui.dll is located there.
> > Inserting the SP2 CD does not solve the problem; the installer still does
> > not find the required file.
> > How to solve the problem and install this additional component.
> >
> > --
> > Kind regards,
> >
> > René Meijn
> > Hoeven
> > The Netherlands
> >
> >
> > "Lem" wrote:
> >
> > > R. Meijn wrote:
> > > > Correct, I am referring to the Internet Gateway which is not shown in the
> > > > tray bar but listed under network connections.
> > > > Sometimes it is there and sometimes it is not; in both cases internet
> > > > functions well.
> > > > Who can explain its purpose and function?
> > > > Thanks in advance!
> > > >
> > > The "Internet Gateway" that appears in Network Connections is your
> > > router. This icon lets you configure your router without having to
> > > access the router's web interface. The icon appears if you have UPnP
> > > and the Internet Gateway Device Discovery and Control Client enabled for
> > > both the router and your computer. See, e.g.,
> > > http://support.microsoft.com/kb/821371
> > >
> > > --
> > > Lem MS MVP -- Networking
> > >
> > > To the moon and back with 64 Kbits of RAM and 512 Kbits of ROM.
> > > http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Apollo_Guidance_Computer
> > >

R. Meijn wrote:
> For today my final observation.
> Internet Connection icon under Network Connections was retrieved after
> rebooting the router/modem.
> Still cannot installa UPnP User Interface.
>
René

I don't use uPnP or the "Internet Connection Gateway" myself.

I don't know why setup couldn't copy upnpui.dll. If you are still
experiencing problems, try posting again with a new subject, such as
"uPnP setup can't copy upnpui.dll". You might also try posting this
question in the windowsxp.general newsgroup (or cross-posting to both
groups with one post -- because you are using the web interface, use the
"advanced options" and enter microsoft.public.windowsxp.general).

As the MS KB article notes, uPnP has to be enabled both in the router
and the computer. Perhaps it had been turned off in the router and
re-booting the router started it up again.

Remember -- you don't need to use this icon to configure your
modem/router. You can do it the "old fashioned way" -- access its web
interface using a browser.

--
Lem -- MS-MVP - Networking

To the moon and back with 64 Kbits of RAM and 512 Kbits of ROM.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Apollo_Guidance_Computer