Wireless-Lan Problem; Bluetooth Problem - Lenovo ThinkPad 13 2nd Gen User Manual

If you configured the adapter for full duplex, ensure that the switch port also is configured for full
duplex. Setting a wrong duplex mode can degrade performance, cause data loss, or result in lost
connections.
– You have installed all networking software that is necessary for your network environment.
Check with your LAN administrator for the necessary networking software.
• Problem: The adapter stops working for no apparent reason.
Solution: The network driver files might be corrupt or missing.
• Problem: My computer is a Gigabit Ethernet model and I use a speed of 1000 Mbps, the connection fails
or errors occur.
Solution:
– Use Category 5 wiring and ensure that the network cable is securely connected.
– Connect to a 1000 BASE-T hub/switch (not 1000 BASE-X).
• Problem: The Wake on LAN feature is not working.
Solution: Ensure that Wake on LAN is enabled in ThinkPad Setup. If it is, check with your LAN
administrator for the necessary settings.
• Problem: My computer is a Gigabit Ethernet model, but it cannot connect to the network at 1000 Mbps.
Instead, it connects at 100 Mbps.
Solution:
– Try another Ethernet cable.
– Ensure that the link partner is set to auto-negotiate.
– Ensure that the switch is 802.3ab-compliant (gigabit over copper).

Wireless-LAN problem

Problem: I cannot connect to the network using the built-in wireless network card.
Solution: Ensure that:
• The Airplane mode is off.
• Your wireless-LAN driver is the latest version.
• Your computer is within the range of a wireless access point.
• The wireless radio is enabled.

Bluetooth problem

Note: Check your connection anytime and ensure that no other Bluetooth-enabled device is searching for
the device to which you want to connect. Simultaneous searching is not allowed in the Bluetooth connection.
Problem: Sound does not come from the Bluetooth headset/headphones but comes from the local speaker
even though the Bluetooth headset/headphones is connected using a Headset profile or AV profile.
Solution: Do the following:
1. Exit the program that uses the sound device (for example, Windows Media Player).
2. Go to Control Panel, and ensure that you view Control Panel by Category.
3. Click Hardware and Sound ➙ Sound ➙ Playback.
4. If you are using a Headset profile, select Bluetooth Hands-free Audio and click Set Default. If you are
using an AV profile, select Stereo Audio and click Set Default.
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