Wireless Connections - Lenovo ThinkPad S3 User Manual

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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 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 lid to an angle of slightly more than 90 degrees.
• If you use the wireless feature (the 802.11 standards) of your computer simultaneously with a Bluetooth
option, the data transmission speed can be delayed and the performance of the wireless feature can be
degraded.
Using the wireless WAN connection
Wireless Wide Area Network (wireless WAN) which uses cellular networks for data transmission, enables
you to establish wireless connections over remote public or private networks. These connections can be
maintained over a large geographical area, such as a city or an entire country, by use of multiple antenna
sites or satellite systems maintained by wireless service providers.
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