Wireless Connection - Lenovo B550 User Manual

Chapter 3. Using the Internet

Wireless connection

Wireless connections provide a mobile access to the Internet, allowing you to stay online
anywhere the wireless signal covers.
Wireless connection to the Internet can be built by the following methods.
Wi-Fi
WiMAX
Note: Your computer may not support all wireless connection methods.
Using Wi-Fi/WiMAX
Enabling wireless connection
To enable wireless communications, do the following:
1
Slide the integrated wireless device switch to
2
Press Fn + F5 to make configuration.
Hardware connection
Wi-Fi/WiMAX network
* Not supplied.
Software configuration
Consult your Internet Service Provider (ISP) for details on how to configure your computer.
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Wi-Fi networks cover a small physical area, like a home, office, or small group of
buildings. An access point (ex. wireless router) is necessary for the connection.
WiMAX networks connect several Wireless LAN systems to cover a metropolitan
area, providing high-speed broadband access without the need for cables.
Access point *
Wi-Fi/WiMAX
.