[header] How to check dns settings [title] Swipe in from the right side of your windows 8 device to access the " start " screen. [substeps] If you're using a mouse, point to the lower left corner of your session to access the " start " screen. [title] Type " control panel " into the search field and select the option after it displays in the search results. 
[title] Click on " view network status and tasks " below the network and internet section. [step] A list of all your active networks will display.