Not always there is an opportunity in a system tray to look whether connection to the Internet is active. However there are other ways which are provided by the operating system.
Instruction
1. First of all check whether all cables are connected to the computer as the lack of physical connection is the frequent reason of failure of the Internet. If everything is all right, then it is necessary to check in the operating system. Come into "My computer". Further pass on the Network environment tab. In this point all connections which are available on the personal computer are displayed.
2. For example, you have a modem Beeline. In "Network environment" information on the connected modem will be displayed. And if connection is active, something will be written type included" or is "active". It is also possible to use the help of "Task manager" which in real time displays all processes started on the computer and also all active connections and transfer rate. Click the Alt+Ctrl+Delete keyboard shortcut.
3. You will see a small window in which there will be a list of the started processes. Pass "Network" on a tab. There will be a diagram in which there will be demonstrations all connections made on the computer. Connection speed at the time of use is below displayed.
4. For more evident display of connection speed and also viewing all traffic the special software, that is Firewall is used. You will be able always to browse counting of traffic, both outgoing, and entering. Also It should be noted that these utilities block all undesirable connections made on the computer via browsers or other programs for work with the Internet. In addition use antivirus software to protect the PC from malicious applications. As a rule, for reliable protection both the antivirus, and firewall is used at the same time.