How to Check the Internet Connection & Proxy Settings in Windows XP
- 1). To check the proxy settings, click "Start," "All Programs," then "Internet Explorer." Click "Tools," then "Internet Options."
- 2). Click the "Connections" tab, then click "LAN settings," located on the bottom of the screen. Review the information listed under "Proxy server."
- 3). To check the Internet connection, click "Start," then hover your mouse over "Connect To." Click "Show all connections."