Connecting To A Mobile Network - ThinkPad Helix 20CG User Manual

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2. Tap the Settings charm.

3. Tap the network icon. A list of available Wi-Fi networks is displayed.

4. Tap the ID of the network you want to connect.

5. Follow the instructions on the screen to connect to the Wi-Fi network.

To view security, address, and other information about the Wi-Fi network you are connected, do the following:

1. Swipe in from the right edge of the screen to display the charms.

2. Tap Settings ➙ Change PC settings.

3. In the navigation panel, tap Network ➙ Connections.

4. In the Wi-Fi section, tap the network name to view the information.

The tablet supports the proxy feature for Wi-Fi connection. The proxy feature enables you to access more

Web-based source and browse Internet more securely. If you want to configure the proxy settings when you

are connecting to a Wi-Fi network, do the following:

1. Swipe in from the right edge of the screen to display the charms.

2. Tap Settings ➙ Change PC settings.

3. In the navigation panel, tap Network ➙ Proxy.

4. Follow the instructions on the screen to configure the proxy settings.

Adding a Wi-Fi network

If you want to access a Wi-Fi network that does not broadcast its network name (also called a service set

identifier or SSID), you must add that Wi-Fi network before you can connect to it.

To add a Wi-Fi network, do the following:

1. Swipe in from the right edge of the screen to display the charms.

2. Tap the Settings charm.

3. Tap the network icon. A list of available Wi-Fi networks is displayed.

4. Tap Hidden network.

5. Follow the instructions on the screen to add a Wi-Fi network.

Adding a network profile

Each location profile stores all the network and Internet configuration settings needed for connecting to a

network infrastructure from a specific location such as a home or an office. By switching between location

profiles as you move your tablet from place to place, you can quickly and easily connect to a network with

no need to reconfigure your settings manually and restart the tablet each time.

To add a network profile, do the following:

1. From the Start menu, tap Lenovo Settings.

2. Tap Location Awareness.

3. Follow the instructions on the screen to add a network profile.