Connecting To The Network; Ethernet Connections; Wireless Connections - Lenovo ThinkPad P40 Yoga User Manual

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 your computer to a local network or a broadband connection through the OneLink+
Ethernet Adapter or a supported ThinkPad OneLink+ Dock.
DANGER
To avoid the risk of electrical shock, do not connect the telephone cable to the Ethernet connector
on the OneLink+ Ethernet Adapter or the ThinkPad OneLink+ Dock.

Wireless connections

Wireless connection is the transfer of data without the use of cables but by means of radio waves only.
In the Airplane mode, all wireless features are disabled. To disable the Airplane mode, open the Start menu
and then click Settings. If Settings is not displayed, click All apps to display all programs, and then click
Settings ➙ Network & Internet ➙ Airplane mode, and then slide the control to the left.
Depending on the wireless devices installed on your computer, you might be able to use the following
wireless networks:
• Wireless-LAN connection
• Wireless-WAN connection
• Bluetooth connection
Using the wireless LAN connection
A wireless local area network (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:
1. Click the wireless-network-connection-status icon in the Windows notification area. A list of available
wireless networks is displayed.
2. Double-click a network to connect to it. Provide required information if needed.
The computer automatically connects to an available wireless network when the location changes. For more
information, refer to the Windows help information system.
Tips for using the wireless LAN feature
To achieve the best connection, use the following guidelines:
• Place your computer so that there are as few obstacles as possible between the wireless LAN access
point and the computer.
• Open your computer display to an angle of slightly more than 90 degrees.
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