Linux IGD

[Gary Z.]

I recently discovered Linux IGD icon running in my
Control Panel,Network Connections,Internet Gateway. It
will not allow me to delete it, though it can be
disabled. It returns on re-boot. It causes constant
Internet activity when enabled. Microsoft tells me its
needed for Messenger, but Messenger works just fine with
it disabled. What is it and how can I remove it
permanently? Gary Z.

 

[Bill Sanderson]

How do you connect to the Internet? What hardware is involved?

 

[Steve Winograd [MVP]]

I recently discovered Linux IGD icon running in my
Control Panel,Network Connections,Internet Gateway. It
will not allow me to delete it, though it can be
disabled. It returns on re-boot. It causes constant
Internet activity when enabled. Microsoft tells me its
needed for Messenger, but Messenger works just fine with
it disabled. What is it and how can I remove it
permanently? Gary Z.

The Linux IGD (Internet Gateway Device) is coming from a broadband
router on your network. It lets you monitor and control the router's
operation. It's normal, and it's not spyware.

You can disable it in either of these ways:

1. Log into your router's web interface and look for a setting that
you can disable. It might be called "Universal Plug and Play", or
"UPnP".

2. Un-install the Windows component that detects the Internet Gateway
Device:

a. Click Start | Control Panel.
b. Double-click "Add or Remove Programs".
c. Click "Add/Remove Windows Components".
d. Click "Networking Services".
e. Click Details.
f. Un-check the box for whichever of these appears:
Universal Plug and Play
Internet Gateway Device Discovery and Control Client
g. Click OK | Next | Finish.

I don't see how the Internet Gateway Device could be needed for
Messenger. What exactly did Microsoft say, and where did you see it?
--
Best Wishes,
Steve Winograd, MS-MVP (Windows Networking)

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[Bill Sanderson]

Thanks, Steve.

I wondered whether he might be seeing a device outside his own home via a
poorly designed cable broadband setup, as has happened occasionally.

Do you have an example of a particular device that gives that name? Might
this be a Linksys with third-party firmware update?

 

[Steve Winograd [MVP]]

Thanks, Steve.

I wondered whether he might be seeing a device outside his own home via a
poorly designed cable broadband setup, as has happened occasionally.

Do you have an example of a particular device that gives that name? Might
this be a Linksys with third-party firmware update?

I've seen "Linux IGD" in the field, Bill. I don't remember for sure,
but I think it came from an Actiontec modem/router used with Qwest
DSL.
--
Best Wishes,
Steve Winograd, MS-MVP (Windows Networking)

Please post any reply as a follow-up message in the news group
for everyone to see. I'm sorry, but I don't answer questions
addressed directly to me in E-mail or news groups.

Microsoft Most Valuable Professional Program
http://mvp.support.microsoft.com

 

[Bill Sanderson]

I've seen "Linux IGD" in the field, Bill. I don't remember for sure,
but I think it came from an Actiontec modem/router used with Qwest
DSL.

Thanks!