Red X on Network Icon

I just upgraded to 8.1 an my network says its unavailable  on desktop icon & network sharing center but still shows and IP, gateway, etc.   I'm online but this annoys the hell out of me. Anyone know how to fix this glitch? I tried re-installing my NIC drivers and the usual useless TS stuff in Windows.  If not I'll just take it off my taksbar. I think this happened before in Wind 7 then went  away on its own.