Generally speaking, if you aren't sure whether a standard (non vendor-specific) service is needed, BlackViper is a fantastic resource.
He offers a configuration guide for versions of windows back to XP, and lists the default settings (standard, enterprise, datacenter, etc) and the changes you can make if you want a "safe" config, "tweaked", and "bare-bones" options. Not all of those are available for all versions.
In any case, he has this to say about "Network Configuration on a Win2008R2 system:
http://www.blackviper.com/windows-services/network-connections/
Windows 8
Default Description
Manages objects in the Network and Dial-Up Connections folder, in which you can view both local area network and remote connections.
Additional Information
None at this time.
Default Startup Type
| OS | SP0 |
|---|---|
| Windows 8 x86 | Manual |
| Windows 8 x64 | Manual |
| Windows 8 Pro x86 | Manual |
| Windows 8 Pro x64 | Manual |
| Windows 8 Enterprise x86 | Manual |
| Windows 8 Enterprise x64 | Manual |
Service Names
Service Name (registry): Netman
Display Name: Network Connections
Default Path and Command Line Options
C:\Windows\System32\svchost.exe -k LocalSystemNetworkRestricted
Log On As
Account: Local System account
Dependencies
Note: No dependencies are listed for any service in the WDP build I used to draft this information.
Additional Reading
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