Lenovo ThinkPad 11e - Manual (Page 50)

Connecting to the network
Your computer has one or more network cards that enable you to connect your computer to the Internet
and other network connections.
Ethernet connections
You can connect to your local network or a broadband connection by using the built-in Ethernet feature
of your computer.
DANGER
Your computer has an Ethernet connector. To avoid the risk of electrical shock, do not connect
the telephone cable to the Ethernet connector.
Wireless connections
Wireless connection is the transfer of data without the use of cables but by means of radio waves only.
Attention:
• If you want to use the wireless features on an airplane, check the wireless services with the airline before
boarding the airplane.
• If there are restrictions on the use of computer wireless features on an airplane, disable the wireless
features of your computer before boarding.
Depending on the wireless devices installed on your computer, you might be able to use the following
wireless networks:
• Wireless LAN connection
• Bluetooth connection
Using the wireless LAN connection
A wireless LAN covers a relatively small geographic area, such as an office building or a house. Devices
based on the 802.11 standards can connect to this type of network.
Your computer comes with a built-in wireless network card and a configuration utility to help you establish
wireless connections and monitor the connection status. This enables you to stay connected to your network
while you are at the office, in a meeting room, or at home, with no need for a wired connection.
To establish a wireless LAN connection, do the following:
For Windows 7:
1. Press F8 and follow the instructions on the screen to enable the wireless feature.
2. Click the wireless-network-connection-status icon in the Windows notification area. A list of available
wireless networks is displayed.
3. Double-click a network to connect to it. Provide required information if needed.
For Windows 8.1
1. Go to the desktop and click the wireless-network-connection-status icon in the Windows notification
area. A list of available wireless networks is displayed.
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