Ethernet Connections; Wireless Connections - Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon User Manual

Ethernet connections

You can connect your computer to a local network or a broadband connection by using the built-in Ethernet
feature of the computer.
To attach an Ethernet cable to your computer, you need an Ethernet extension adapter.
The Ethernet extension adapter is available as an option and shipped with some computer models only. You
can purchase an Ethernet extension adapter from Lenovo at:
http://www.lenovo.com/essentials
DANGER
To avoid the risk of electrical shock, do not connect the telephone cable to the Ethernet extension
adapter.
To use the Ethernet extension adapter, do the following:
1. Remove the connector cover from the Ethernet extension adapter.
Note: Store the connector cover in a safe place and reattach it to the Ethernet extension adapter
when you are not using the adapter.
2. Connect one end of the Ethernet extension adapter to the Ethernet extension connector on your
computer and then connect the other end to an Ethernet cable as shown.
The Ethernet connector has two indicators that show the status of the network connection. When the
green indicator is on, the computer is connected to a LAN. When the yellow indicator blinks, data is being
transmitted.

Wireless connections

Wireless connection is the transfer of data without the use of cables but by means of radio waves only.
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
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