network / internet/ router question

[Zoomer]

I use a Linksys Router 4 with a 4-port switch for my home network. I have a
DSL modem connected to the router.

Got new computer (Win XP home) and the network places shows an icon for a
Local Area Connection /LAN and an icon for an Internet Connection.

Question: the old computer, same op system didn't have both icons, just the
Local Area Connection /LAN. Do I need both connections? Does this allow me
to regulate the network LAN separately from the Internet connection? The
route does the work for the PPOE stuff.

Bob

 

[Quaoar]

I use a Linksys Router 4 with a 4-port switch for my home network. I
have a DSL modem connected to the router.

Got new computer (Win XP home) and the network places shows an icon
for a Local Area Connection /LAN and an icon for an Internet
Connection.

Question: the old computer, same op system didn't have both icons,
just the Local Area Connection /LAN. Do I need both connections?
Does this allow me to regulate the network LAN separately from the
Internet connection? The route does the work for the PPOE stuff.

Bob

Something has changed in SP1 or one of the updates. All of my XP
computers now have the Internet connection that refers to the router.
It causes no problems AFICS.

Q

 

[purplehaz]

With broadband you only need the local area connection. Not sure what the
other is, but it can be deleted.

 

[Gary]

Your Router is being detected as UPnP compatible. If you disable the SSDP
Discovery Service it will not detect your Router as UPnP and it will no
longer show the Internet Connection under My Network Places.