unknown connections to microsoft website(s).

I have a microosft wireless networking card, of course
using the Microsoft Boradband Networking software.

I used a network monitor(sniffer) and noticed that when I
opened the program it continuously would connect to
backup12.microsoft.com or other microsoft websites. The
data i saw being transmitted did not seem to be anything
harmful or that i would strongly object to, but I am
curious to as why these connections are occuring.
The sniffer did actually interfeer with other normal
internet connections, which may of promted these
connections. I don't know, can anybody help?

Thanx.
Jay

Bill
Sat Nov 29 20:47:46 CST 2003

You might ask this in microsoft.public.broadbandnet.hardware

The software associated with these devices can be set, with your assent, to
check for updates--I think on a daily basis.

"Jay" <anonymous@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:00b401c3b525$568378e0$a501280a@phx.gbl...
> I have a microosft wireless networking card, of course
> using the Microsoft Boradband Networking software.
>
> I used a network monitor(sniffer) and noticed that when I
> opened the program it continuously would connect to
> backup12.microsoft.com or other microsoft websites. The
> data i saw being transmitted did not seem to be anything
> harmful or that i would strongly object to, but I am
> curious to as why these connections are occuring.
> The sniffer did actually interfeer with other normal
> internet connections, which may of promted these
> connections. I don't know, can anybody help?
>
> Thanx.
> Jay