Managing Network Connections
Local area connections make it possible for computers to access resources on the network and the Internet. One local area connection is created automatically for each network adapter installed on a computer. This section examines techniques you can use to manage these connections.
Checking the Status, Speed, and Activity for Local Area Connections
To check the status of a local area connection, follow these steps:
Click Start and then click Network. In Network Explorer, click Network And Sharing Center on the toolbar.
In Network And Sharing Center, click Manage Network Connections. In Network Connections, right-click the connection you want to work with and then click Status.
This displays the Local Area Connection Status ...
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