Determine Active Network Data Ports

You can determine which network data ports are actively connected to a network by using Microsoft’s Network Connections folder. To access the Network Connections folder, follow this step:

• Click Start-->Settings-->Control Panel-->Network Connections

  The Network Connections folder appears identifying the actively connected data ports.

  
  
  

  Figure Item Number Description 1 An active port connection. 2 A red X marks the port connections that are currently inactive. 3 The port has been manually disabled (right-click to re-enable).