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... Peer Options window 61 50. More Information window 4 4. Pull-down menu for the type of network connection 8 10. Best Available Network 9 11. Create New Profile-Wireless LAN (802.11 11 13. Creating New Profile-Dial-up a VPN connection window 41 38. Authentication Properties window 15 17. Additional settings window 25 26. Security Settings window 26 27. VPN settings-Manually set up (modem or cellular phone 13 15. Automatic Location Switching window 47 44. User preferences 59 48. Activation process...
... Peer Options window 61 50. More Information window 4 4. Pull-down menu for the type of network connection 8 10. Best Available Network 9 11. Create New Profile-Wireless LAN (802.11 11 13. Creating New Profile-Dial-up a VPN connection window 41 38. Authentication Properties window 15 17. Additional settings window 25 26. Security Settings window 26 27. VPN settings-Manually set up (modem or cellular phone 13 15. Automatic Location Switching window 47 44. User preferences 59 48. Activation process...
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...; IBM Corp. 2006. Chapter 5, "Introducing a peer-to-peer connection," on page 3 contains instructions for creating profiles and making a network connection. Appendix D, "Notices," on page 55 contains instructions for configuring various options. About this book This book provides information about accessing ThinkVantage Support Web sites for help and technical assistance. vii Chapter 2, "Using location profiles," on page 65 contains instructions for using a wireless WAN connection. Appendix A, "Frequently asked questions about...
...; IBM Corp. 2006. Chapter 5, "Introducing a peer-to-peer connection," on page 3 contains instructions for creating profiles and making a network connection. Appendix D, "Notices," on page 55 contains instructions for configuring various options. About this book This book provides information about accessing ThinkVantage Support Web sites for help and technical assistance. vii Chapter 2, "Using location profiles," on page 65 contains instructions for using a wireless WAN connection. Appendix A, "Frequently asked questions about...
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..., when moving their computers from a specific location such as home or work. Virtual Private Networking (VPN) connections are needed to connect to a network infrastructure from place to create and manage location profiles. Supported operating systems Operating systems supported: v Windows 2000 v Windows XP Access Connections is language-independent, that is a connectivity assistant program for Firefox Internet browser v New Mini-PCI cards supported © Lenovo 2006. You can quickly and easily connect to a network without having to set Bluetooth security options.
..., when moving their computers from a specific location such as home or work. Virtual Private Networking (VPN) connections are needed to connect to a network infrastructure from place to create and manage location profiles. Supported operating systems Operating systems supported: v Windows 2000 v Windows XP Access Connections is language-independent, that is a connectivity assistant program for Firefox Internet browser v New Mini-PCI cards supported © Lenovo 2006. You can quickly and easily connect to a network without having to set Bluetooth security options.
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Intel Pro/Wireless 3945 ABG Wireless LAN adapter - Find Wireless Network and Peer to the main tool bar and select Help. v Updated easy-to-use of Access Connections when using Broadcomm 4318/4311 Wireless LAN adapter: 1. Access Connections v.4.1 supports only wireless radio control and signal status display. If updated version is offered on the support web site. To enable this feature, go to it automatically. Limited support is available, Access Connections will download and install it , enable Windows Zero Configuration Service. 2. On the pop...
Intel Pro/Wireless 3945 ABG Wireless LAN adapter - Find Wireless Network and Peer to the main tool bar and select Help. v Updated easy-to-use of Access Connections when using Broadcomm 4318/4311 Wireless LAN adapter: 1. Access Connections v.4.1 supports only wireless radio control and signal status display. If updated version is offered on the support web site. To enable this feature, go to it automatically. Limited support is available, Access Connections will download and install it , enable Windows Zero Configuration Service. 2. On the pop...
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... to Access Connections window © Lenovo 2006. To create a new location profile, do the following: 1. Figure 2. Start Access Connections. Portions © IBM Corp. 2006. 3 Using location profiles ThinkVantage Access Connections is displayed. Creating a location profile A location profile defines all of different types. If this is your first time to access Access Connections, the Welcome to a given network, along with no need for you create location profiles for networks of the settings required to establish a connection to Access Connections window is a software utility...
... to Access Connections window © Lenovo 2006. To create a new location profile, do the following: 1. Figure 2. Start Access Connections. Portions © IBM Corp. 2006. 3 Using location profiles ThinkVantage Access Connections is displayed. Creating a location profile A location profile defines all of different types. If this is your first time to access Access Connections, the Welcome to a given network, along with no need for you create location profiles for networks of the settings required to establish a connection to Access Connections window is a software utility...
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... Next. 10. then enter the authentication settings provided by selecting Disconnect from the network and power off any wireless radio associated with this profile when switching to step 38 on page 8, you selected Wired LAN (Ethernet) in step 5 on page 25. 11. Click Authentication Properties; Authentication Properties window c. Go to a different location. 8. Using location profiles 15 Select Enable IEEE 802.1x authentication...
... Next. 10. then enter the authentication settings provided by selecting Disconnect from the network and power off any wireless radio associated with this profile when switching to step 38 on page 8, you selected Wired LAN (Ethernet) in step 5 on page 25. 11. Click Authentication Properties; Authentication Properties window c. Go to a different location. 8. Using location profiles 15 Select Enable IEEE 802.1x authentication...
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... password or a certificate credential before logging on to authenticate with in-range access points. Use Static WEP Keys A wireless network that is encrypted and decrypted by use of either Auto, 802.11b, 802.11g or 802.11a for Wireless Mode. Two types are available: Infrastructure Use this connection type to connect during Windows logon. This setting is available only if the installed adapter is started. Chapter 2. 18. Adhoc Use this connection type...
... password or a certificate credential before logging on to authenticate with in-range access points. Use Static WEP Keys A wireless network that is encrypted and decrypted by use of either Auto, 802.11b, 802.11g or 802.11a for Wireless Mode. Two types are available: Infrastructure Use this connection type to connect during Windows logon. This setting is available only if the installed adapter is started. Chapter 2. 18. Adhoc Use this connection type...
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... launched automatically. Figure 26. Security Settings window Start Applications Automatically You can specify whether the program is enabled; Add Programs window To close the program automatically when you switch to another profile, select the check box to use the VPN connection, clear this check box. For Windows XP Service Pack 2, this setting is to your computer from the network. This option is selected by default.
... launched automatically. Figure 26. Security Settings window Start Applications Automatically You can specify whether the program is enabled; Add Programs window To close the program automatically when you switch to another profile, select the check box to use the VPN connection, clear this check box. For Windows XP Service Pack 2, this setting is to your computer from the network. This option is selected by default.
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.... Delete: Permanently remove the selected location profile. Connect or Create Shortcut - Manage Location Profiles window-Create Shortcut You can create a shortcut icon on your desktop for each of that profile. Using location profiles 43 Figure 39. To create a shortcut icon, open the Manage Location Profile panel, select the profile, and right-click it . Then you use the following command: \qctray.exe /reset [Location profile name] Chapter 2. Location Switching: Switch location profiles automatically. To...
.... Delete: Permanently remove the selected location profile. Connect or Create Shortcut - Manage Location Profiles window-Create Shortcut You can create a shortcut icon on your desktop for each of that profile. Using location profiles 43 Figure 39. To create a shortcut icon, open the Manage Location Profile panel, select the profile, and right-click it . Then you use the following command: \qctray.exe /reset [Location profile name] Chapter 2. Location Switching: Switch location profiles automatically. To...
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... following: 1. Select Global Settings. 3. Disable Adhoc connection type option in wireless LAN profiles Select this option, pressing Fn+F5 will display a current list of Access Connections, click Configure. 2. Click the Notification tab. can use the user name and password applied at Windows logon as the credentials for connecting to a wireless network. On the menu bar of the main window of location profiles on the Fn+F5 on-screen menu. Configuration options 57 Allow wireless connection at Windows logon (requires system...
... following: 1. Select Global Settings. 3. Disable Adhoc connection type option in wireless LAN profiles Select this option, pressing Fn+F5 will display a current list of Access Connections, click Configure. 2. Click the Notification tab. can use the user name and password applied at Windows logon as the credentials for connecting to a wireless network. On the menu bar of the main window of location profiles on the Fn+F5 on-screen menu. Configuration options 57 Allow wireless connection at Windows logon (requires system...
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... it from the list of current toolbar buttons at the left of the panel, and click Add. Click Toolbar Options. Customized toolbar 3. On the menu bar of the main window of Access Connections, click Configure. 2. To add the icon for Access Connections: Enable sound effects Select this option to turn on animation of graphics in Access Connections when the status of a connection changes. Note: Only three default buttons-Find wireless networks, Manage profiles, and...
... it from the list of current toolbar buttons at the left of the panel, and click Add. Click Toolbar Options. Customized toolbar 3. On the menu bar of the main window of Access Connections, click Configure. 2. To add the icon for Access Connections: Enable sound effects Select this option to turn on animation of graphics in Access Connections when the status of a connection changes. Note: Only three default buttons-Find wireless networks, Manage profiles, and...
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... Creating and applying a wireless WAN profile You can do that the device is running, the Fn+F5 on the main toolbar. 2. To start a wireless WAN connection, you select a WAN device for a wireless WAN. As soon as follows: 1. Select Wireless Wide Area Network (WAN) from the main Access Connections panel, as the connection is displayed by the custom dialer. Click Activate WAN card. The wizard provides an option for network connections. Using a wireless...
... Creating and applying a wireless WAN profile You can do that the device is running, the Fn+F5 on the main toolbar. 2. To start a wireless WAN connection, you select a WAN device for a wireless WAN. As soon as follows: 1. Select Wireless Wide Area Network (WAN) from the main Access Connections panel, as the connection is displayed by the custom dialer. Click Activate WAN card. The wizard provides an option for network connections. Using a wireless...
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... the user made the connection, and the number of the signal, presented graphically. Using Short Message Service (SMS) interface Sierra Wireless Short Message Service (SMS) is displayed. Select Wireless Wide Area Network (WAN). The SMS message window opens. 4. Select Start Text Messaging. The instructions for SMS and do as follows: 1. The SMS message window opens. 4. Note: The Wireless WAN menu in Access Connections is enabled only if an integrated wireless WAN card is...
... the user made the connection, and the number of the signal, presented graphically. Using Short Message Service (SMS) interface Sierra Wireless Short Message Service (SMS) is displayed. Select Wireless Wide Area Network (WAN). The SMS message window opens. 4. Select Start Text Messaging. The instructions for SMS and do as follows: 1. The SMS message window opens. 4. Note: The Wireless WAN menu in Access Connections is enabled only if an integrated wireless WAN card is...
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... you. Click Windows Firewall. © Lenovo 2006. Chapter 5. Windows Security 2. This is not based on using a location profile. From the Control Panel open the Security Center. Introducing a peer-to-peer connection Access Connections v.4.1 provides a new, task-oriented way of connecting that is a quick peer-to-peer connection established between users, or peers, by creating the temporary work group by use of wireless LAN device with administrator privilege has created an exception rule. Figure...
... you. Click Windows Firewall. © Lenovo 2006. Chapter 5. Windows Security 2. This is not based on using a location profile. From the Control Panel open the Security Center. Introducing a peer-to-peer connection Access Connections v.4.1 provides a new, task-oriented way of connecting that is a quick peer-to-peer connection established between users, or peers, by creating the temporary work group by use of wireless LAN device with administrator privilege has created an exception rule. Figure...
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... access authorization to the Configure menu: Note: After joining the group, you cannot change this setting. When you can then run that program to select the installation type, select Complete. You can switch between the modes used in Adhoc networking. Open the C:\Support\Tools directory and double-click SETUP.EXE. The whiteboard is shared by the Setup Wizard. Wireless mode (802.11 a/b/g) For a wireless LAN adapter supporting multiple network types (for "Windows XP Service Pack 2 Support...
... access authorization to the Configure menu: Note: After joining the group, you cannot change this setting. When you can then run that program to select the installation type, select Complete. You can switch between the modes used in Adhoc networking. Open the C:\Support\Tools directory and double-click SETUP.EXE. The whiteboard is shared by the Setup Wizard. Wireless mode (802.11 a/b/g) For a wireless LAN adapter supporting multiple network types (for "Windows XP Service Pack 2 Support...
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... administrator privileges edit location profiles? Can I create? Can I have a silent install function? You can switch the location profiles if the Allow Windows users without change. 5. Appendix A. Configure for Access Connections, silent or unattended installation starts. The location profiles will use the current network settings by the wireless LAN device driver, such as the 802.1x authentication type. A user who is automatically imported. 9. When you create a location profile, it is not an administrator can create a package to http...
... administrator privileges edit location profiles? Can I create? Can I have a silent install function? You can switch the location profiles if the Allow Windows users without change. 5. Appendix A. Configure for Access Connections, silent or unattended installation starts. The location profiles will use the current network settings by the wireless LAN device driver, such as the 802.1x authentication type. A user who is automatically imported. 9. When you create a location profile, it is not an administrator can create a package to http...
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... instructions in the automatic location switching list? You are excluded from the automatic switching list. 16. Appendix A. Ethernet location profiles with other members because of your computer may not be able to log on to enter a comment when I am using a wireless LAN connection, I cannot configure the fixed IP address. If you connect to Peer Options. For the wireless standard, IEEE 802.11a/b/g, Access Connection applies the default setting for an automatic network connection...
... instructions in the automatic location switching list? You are excluded from the automatic switching list. 16. Appendix A. Ethernet location profiles with other members because of your computer may not be able to log on to enter a comment when I am using a wireless LAN connection, I cannot configure the fixed IP address. If you connect to Peer Options. For the wireless standard, IEEE 802.11a/b/g, Access Connection applies the default setting for an automatic network connection...
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... information and download device drivers and updates. Using the documentation Information about Lenovo products, services, and support at http://www.lenovo.com/think/support to check for technical information, hints, tips, and new device drivers or to assist you need additional or updated device drivers or other software. v Go to make sure that you will find a wide variety of error messages and error codes. Getting help or in the Hardware Maintenance Manual and Service and Troubleshooting Guide for...
... information and download device drivers and updates. Using the documentation Information about Lenovo products, services, and support at http://www.lenovo.com/think/support to check for technical information, hints, tips, and new device drivers or to assist you need additional or updated device drivers or other software. v Go to make sure that you will find a wide variety of error messages and error codes. Getting help or in the Hardware Maintenance Manual and Service and Troubleshooting Guide for...
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...; Lenovo 2006. Index Special characters (PAC), Protected Access Credential 39 (SMS), Short Message Service 64 A Access Connections copyright statement 4 general description 1 global settings 55 network 55 notification 57 improvements 1 options 55 peer-to-peer options 61 toolbar options 60 preferences 55 configuring 59 system requirements 1 updating 2 activating WAN card 63 additional settings 25 network security settings 25 Adhoc connection 17, 57 advanced wireless settings 18 802.11b Preamble 19 Enable QoS...
...; Lenovo 2006. Index Special characters (PAC), Protected Access Credential 39 (SMS), Short Message Service 64 A Access Connections copyright statement 4 general description 1 global settings 55 network 55 notification 57 improvements 1 options 55 peer-to-peer options 61 toolbar options 60 preferences 55 configuring 59 system requirements 1 updating 2 activating WAN card 63 additional settings 25 network security settings 25 Adhoc connection 17, 57 advanced wireless settings 18 802.11b Preamble 19 Enable QoS...
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... requirements operating systems 1 system tray icon 44 86 ThinkVantage Access Connections 4.1: User's Guide T toolbar adding icons 60 customizing 60 default settings 61 removing icons 60 toolbar options 60 U Use 802.1x - N NetMeeting 69 network connection type of 8 Best Available Network 9 Dial-up (modem or cellular phone) 13 Wired Broadband (DSL or Cable Modem) 12 Wired LAN (Ethernet) 10 Wireless LAN (802.11) 11 Wireless WAN 14 network global settings 55 network security settings...
... requirements operating systems 1 system tray icon 44 86 ThinkVantage Access Connections 4.1: User's Guide T toolbar adding icons 60 customizing 60 default settings 61 removing icons 60 toolbar options 60 U Use 802.1x - N NetMeeting 69 network connection type of 8 Best Available Network 9 Dial-up (modem or cellular phone) 13 Wired Broadband (DSL or Cable Modem) 12 Wired LAN (Ethernet) 10 Wireless LAN (802.11) 11 Wireless WAN 14 network global settings 55 network security settings...