Windows Vista has a new set of icons for network connections. The icons are designed to make it easier to identify the type of network connection you have, and to help you troubleshoot problems. The new icons are: A computer with a network connection icon. This icon is used when you have a wired or wireless network connection. A computer without a network connection icon. This icon is used when you don’t have any type of network connection. An Internet Explorer window with a Network Connections tab open. This icon is used when you’re using Internet Explorer to connect to the Internet or to another computer on your local area network (LAN). A Windows Media Player window with a Network Connections tab open. This icon is used when you’re using Windows Media Player to connect to the Internet or to another computer on your local area network (LAN). ..
Connected to Internet
Notice the tiny globe, indicating connection to the internet. Mousing over the icon will also show the popup window, which will tell you exactly what you have access to.
Connected to Local network only
Notice that the globe icon is gone, indicating that you can’t connect to the internet, but you can connect to local computers.
Not Connected
Maybe you should plug that cable back in ?
Windows Vista is definitely more polished than XP.
