Network icon in system tray

[Ronin]

Instead of the network connection icon in the system tray showing Local Area Connection & speed, why can't it show the current i.p. address while the mouse pointer is on it?

[Drone2903]

Dunno why. Life'sab!tch sometimes.

I'm using Winbar for that, on 300+ pc with no probls.

[NooNoo]

Instead of the network connection icon in the system tray showing Local Area Connection & speed, why can't it show the current i.p. address while the mouse pointer is on it?
Email microsoft ask for it to be added to vista.

However, a balloon tip with the ip address could be considered a security problem. Many corporate/education pcs are tied down tight - with the local user unable to access command prompts or any networking dialogues to prevent opportunistic jacking in to the network.