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Why Is My Windows 7 Internet Acess Icon Different Now? Please explain.
Hello.
I have a question to ask you. I am using Windows 7 Professional 64-bit operating system. In my system tray/notification area the "Internet Access" icon is now different (the last couple of days) than what it was for a long as I have used this Windows 7 system. I was getting the typical white pitch fork or antenna tower with the monitor or white box to the right of it. Now, the same icon except over the monitor/white box I am getting a blue circle with a small black arrow pointing upwards inside in.
Obviously, there is something DIFFERENT going on now than I had before, but I cannot figure this out??? Can you tell me in detail what is going on now as to why the icon has changed?
You may ask what have I done that is different from a few days ago with my computer? Answer: Nothing I am aware of with the computer. I have a new Smartphone that has Wi-Fi capability that is accessing my home router I have been using the past week. That is all I am aware of in terms of Internet connection changes.
I have attached an image of the NEW Internet Access icon I now receive. I also attached a sample image I found on the web of the Internet Access icon I previously had.
Background: I am using a 2008 ASUS P5Q desktop motherboard prior to Wi-Fi capability to my understanding. I have no Wi-Fi adapters attached to the motherboard. I have cable broadband internet connection with cable modem (Motorola Surfboard SB5101) and a wireless router (Linksys E3200) hardwired inline to my motherboard.
Please reply.
Thank you!