"R. Meijn" <noneedtok***@discussions.microsoft.com> 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

"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" <noneedtok***@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> news:06F2C6AD-3856-4CE6-BDA1-9C273CFFA68A@microsoft.com...
> > 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
>
>
>

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>
> On 11-Apr-2007, "Jack \(MVP-Networking\)." <J***@discussiongroup.com>
> 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.

"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).
>
> <ato_***@hotmail.com> wrote in message
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> >
> > On 11-Apr-2007, "Jack \(MVP-Networking\)." <J***@discussiongroup.com>
> > 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.
>
>
>

"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:

> 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:

> 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
> > >

"Lem" <lem***@hotmail.com> wrote in message
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> 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

"Jack (MVP-Networking)." wrote:

> Hi
> I think that the whole approach is backward the existence of a neutral Icon
> is Not a functional problem and there is No point to waste time and risk a
> working configuration. If you need uPnP find out what needs it and configure
> it correctly, if you do don't need  uPnP disable it in Windows and in the
> Router and the Icon would go.
> Jack (MVP-Networking).
>
> "Lem" <lem***@hotmail.com> wrote in message
> news:OW$0HWqfHHA.3960@TK2MSFTNGP02.phx.gbl...
> > 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
>
>
>