Shortcut to directly connect to a broadband network
Win7 Pro. I have a broadband connection with a mobile carrier and I would like to create a shortcut on desktop to directly connect to it. Now I have to click on the systray network icon, click on broadband connection and click "connect". Is there a way to create this shortcut ? Thanks.
January 20th, 2010 12:57pm

Hi, According to my test, you can create Shortcut to open the Network Connections page. 1. Right click on a empty area on desktop, and click on New and Shortcut. 2. Type rundll32.exe shell32.dll,Control_RunDLL ncpa.cpl into the location area, and click on the Next. 3. Type Network Connections for the name, and click on the Finish button. Double click it and you will open the Network Connections page. You need to choose the connection and then connect.Vivian Xing - MSFT
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January 22nd, 2010 6:12am

Vivian, all you need is ncpa.cpl as the command. W7 does the rest. Barb Bowman www.digitalmediaphile.com
January 22nd, 2010 12:53pm

Hi, actually I already created a shortcut to the network connection on my desktop ... but I would go further ... Isn't there a command that DOES the connection (similar to press "Connect" button when I select the connection) directly ? Thanks.
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January 22nd, 2010 1:10pm

Create a GodMode folder on desktop by following the steps below and you can control almost everything. : ) haha Step 1: Right click. Step 2: Click create folder. Step 3: Name your sparkly, new folder this, "GodMode.{ED7BA470-8E54-465E-825C-99712043E01C}" and press enter. Step 4: Blink as the folder changes form to look like the control panel. Proceed forward everyday!
January 22nd, 2010 7:01pm

Hi Fabri,I am afraid there is no way to create a direct connection icon. Some third party dial-up program can achieve this function. If no dial-up program is needed for your network connection, clicking the network icon and then choose connection to connect is a by designed feature. You can set this connection as default which will be convenient to connect. Thank you. Vivian Xing - MSFT
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January 25th, 2010 6:44am

Hi Vivian, it is a pity that it is not possible; however thanks for help. bye
January 27th, 2010 11:25am

You are welcome. :)Vivian Xing - MSFT
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January 27th, 2010 11:49am

right click on the two screens - bottom right corner ...click on "network and sharing centre" on this page , click on something which says " manage network connections" you should find two icons..one under broadband and one under LAN or high speed internet drag the broadband icon to the desktop or make a shortcut. clicking on this shortcut skips one step and connects you directly ... hope it is what you were looking for Cedric
September 23rd, 2010 10:11am

You can create a shortcut to your VPN connection in Windows 7 if you first open the old "Network Connections" window. Click Start. Type RUN in the search box and press ENTER. Paste the following command into the Open box and press OK. RunDll32.exe shell32.dll,Control_RunDLL ncpa.cpl Drag your VPN connection to the desktop.
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January 12th, 2011 6:59am

Open "Network and Sharing Center" Click on "Change Adapter Settings" Drag your VPN or broadband connection to the desktop.
January 12th, 2011 2:57pm

That helped At least I reached a folder where z connections were showing in a copy-able format
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February 14th, 2011 12:15pm

I have sprint aircards. What I do is create a new connection inside IE. Start IE, Tools, Internet Options, Connections tab, Add, New dial connection, dial #777, no username or password. Create a shortcut to this connection. The telephone number might vary from provider to provider but this works greats for me.
February 14th, 2011 12:24pm

Look at your system tray, click that "monitor with the fork thing" icon and double-click Dial-Up and VPN and choose your internet connection from there and select Connect. Click the Network Connection icon in your system tray and click Open Network and Sharing Center. On the left panel, click Change Adapter Settings. Right click a connection and select 'Create Shortcut'.
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April 12th, 2011 12:38pm

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