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... Lenovo 2006. Access Connections main window-main menu 4 5. Pull-down menu for the type of network connection 8 10. Additional settings window 25 26. EAP-FAST Settings window 38 36. Manage Location Profiles window 42 39. Find Wireless Networks window-detailed view 46 43. Automatic Location Switching window 47 44. Windows Security 65 52. More Information window 4 4. Profile wizard window 5 7. Create New Profile - Create New Profile-Wireless LAN (802.11 11 13. Creating New Profile-Wireless WAN 14 16. Authentication Properties window 15 17. Advanced Wireless Settings...
... Lenovo 2006. Access Connections main window-main menu 4 5. Pull-down menu for the type of network connection 8 10. Additional settings window 25 26. EAP-FAST Settings window 38 36. Manage Location Profiles window 42 39. Find Wireless Networks window-detailed view 46 43. Automatic Location Switching window 47 44. Windows Security 65 52. More Information window 4 4. Profile wizard window 5 7. Create New Profile - Create New Profile-Wireless LAN (802.11 11 13. Creating New Profile-Wireless WAN 14 16. Authentication Properties window 15 17. Advanced Wireless Settings...
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... asked questions," on page 63 contains instructions for creating profiles and making a network connection. v Optional commands or variables are shown in this book The syntax in italics and explained immediately afterward. Appendix A, "Frequently asked questions about Access Connections. vii Chapter 4, "Using a wireless WAN connection," on page 73 contains answers to -peer connection. Notices used in this book adheres to highlight key information: v Notes: These notices provide...
... asked questions," on page 63 contains instructions for creating profiles and making a network connection. v Optional commands or variables are shown in this book The syntax in italics and explained immediately afterward. Appendix A, "Frequently asked questions about Access Connections. vii Chapter 4, "Using a wireless WAN connection," on page 73 contains answers to -peer connection. Notices used in this book adheres to highlight key information: v Notes: These notices provide...
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... to -peer connection v Support for Sierra Wireless 1xEV-DO Network Adapter for Verizon Wireless WAN service v Support for Firefox Internet browser v New Mini-PCI cards supported © Lenovo 2006. The following new features and improvements: v Peer-to create. Chapter 1. Portions © IBM Corp. 2006. 1 By switching between location profiles, when moving their computers from a specific location such as home or work. The location profile also enables users to start different applications automatically in Access Connections v.4.1 Access Connections v.4.1 includes...
... to -peer connection v Support for Sierra Wireless 1xEV-DO Network Adapter for Verizon Wireless WAN service v Support for Firefox Internet browser v New Mini-PCI cards supported © Lenovo 2006. The following new features and improvements: v Peer-to create. Chapter 1. Portions © IBM Corp. 2006. 1 By switching between location profiles, when moving their computers from a specific location such as home or work. The location profile also enables users to start different applications automatically in Access Connections v.4.1 Access Connections v.4.1 includes...
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... Access Connections when using Broadcomm 4318/4311 Wireless LAN adapter: 1. Figure 1. If updated version is available, Access Connections will download and install it , enable Windows Zero Configuration Service. 2. v Updated easy-to the main tool bar and select Help. To enable this feature, go to Peer Community features are not supported. 3. Updating Access Connections 2 ThinkVantage Access Connections 4.1: User's Guide Limited support is offered on Windows XP. Broadcomm 4318/4311 Wireless LAN Adapter Notes on use graphic user interface Updating Access Connections Access...
... Access Connections when using Broadcomm 4318/4311 Wireless LAN adapter: 1. Figure 1. If updated version is available, Access Connections will download and install it , enable Windows Zero Configuration Service. 2. v Updated easy-to the main tool bar and select Help. To enable this feature, go to Peer Community features are not supported. 3. Updating Access Connections 2 ThinkVantage Access Connections 4.1: User's Guide Limited support is offered on Windows XP. Broadcomm 4318/4311 Wireless LAN Adapter Notes on use graphic user interface Updating Access Connections Access...
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... manages your network connectivity at multiple locations through location profiles. Using location profiles ThinkVantage Access Connections is displayed. By switching between location profiles as you to Access Connections window © Lenovo 2006. Start Access Connections. Portions © IBM Corp. 2006. 3 A location profile stores the network configuration required to connect to a given network, along with other settings that helps you create location profiles for you move your browser home page, proxy configuration, firewall status, file and printer sharing, and default...
... manages your network connectivity at multiple locations through location profiles. Using location profiles ThinkVantage Access Connections is displayed. By switching between location profiles as you to Access Connections window © Lenovo 2006. Start Access Connections. Portions © IBM Corp. 2006. 3 A location profile stores the network configuration required to connect to a given network, along with other settings that helps you create location profiles for you move your browser home page, proxy configuration, firewall status, file and printer sharing, and default...
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... follows: a. Click OK. 7. Select Enable IEEE 802.1x authentication for the wired network (EAPoL). Authentication Properties window c. Enter your network administrator. Using location profiles 15 Click Next. 9. 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...
... follows: a. Click OK. 7. Select Enable IEEE 802.1x authentication for the wired network (EAPoL). Authentication Properties window c. Enter your network administrator. Using location profiles 15 Click Next. 9. 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...
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... keys. Next, select the connection type. Use IEEEE 802.1x Authentication Wireless networks that implement this option when connecting to connect. Optionally, if you enter these keys only once. 18. Usually, you want to use of the wireless security types, listed in -range access point, the connection will be communicating with a username and password or a certificate credential before being allowed to non-secured (open) wireless networks such as on to Windows, select Use this connection type...
... keys. Next, select the connection type. Use IEEEE 802.1x Authentication Wireless networks that implement this option when connecting to connect. Optionally, if you enter these keys only once. 18. Usually, you want to use of the wireless security types, listed in -range access point, the connection will be communicating with a username and password or a certificate credential before being allowed to non-secured (open) wireless networks such as on to Windows, select Use this connection type...
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... left of the profile becomes active. Add Programs window To close the program automatically when you switch to another profile, select the check box to execute before or after the network connection of the registered program. 26 ThinkVantage Access Connections 4.1: User's Guide Figure 27. Enable Windows firewall Prevents unauthorized access to use the VPN connection, clear this setting is selected by default. This option is available only in...
... left of the profile becomes active. Add Programs window To close the program automatically when you switch to another profile, select the check box to execute before or after the network connection of the registered program. 26 ThinkVantage Access Connections 4.1: User's Guide Figure 27. Enable Windows firewall Prevents unauthorized access to use the VPN connection, clear this setting is selected by default. This option is available only in...
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... Access Connections beforehand. Delete: Permanently remove the selected location profile. Location Switching: Switch location profiles automatically. To create a shortcut icon, open the Manage Location Profile panel, select the profile, and right-click it . From the pull-down menu, select either Create Shortcut - To disconnect, use most often. Then you use the following command: \qctray.exe /reset [Location profile name] Chapter 2. By default, all existing location profiles are shown in the Manage Location Profiles window...
... Access Connections beforehand. Delete: Permanently remove the selected location profile. Location Switching: Switch location profiles automatically. To create a shortcut icon, open the Manage Location Profile panel, select the profile, and right-click it . From the pull-down menu, select either Create Shortcut - To disconnect, use most often. Then you use the following command: \qctray.exe /reset [Location profile name] Chapter 2. By default, all existing location profiles are shown in the Manage Location Profiles window...
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... wireless connection at Windows logon (requires system restart) Select this option to enable automatic control of power on and off . Enable automatic wireless LAN radio control Select this option to use that menu to switch from all wireless network connections when user logs off Select this option. Allow selection of location profiles with Fn+F5 On Screen Display menu If you log off for the local drive sharing, or firewall settings. can use the user name and password applied...
... wireless connection at Windows logon (requires system restart) Select this option to enable automatic control of power on and off . Enable automatic wireless LAN radio control Select this option to use that menu to switch from all wireless network connections when user logs off Select this option. Allow selection of location profiles with Fn+F5 On Screen Display menu If you log off for the local drive sharing, or firewall settings. can use the user name and password applied...
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... default buttons-Find wireless networks, Manage profiles, and Help-will appear with text captions in Access Connections when the status of the panel, and click Remove. To customize the toolbar, do the following window opens: Figure 48. Click Toolbar Options. Enable animations Select this option to turn on sound effects in the toolbar of Access Connections displays a toolbar that gives a quick access to frequently used functions. Do not show balloon tips from the Access Connections...
... default buttons-Find wireless networks, Manage profiles, and Help-will appear with text captions in Access Connections when the status of the panel, and click Remove. To customize the toolbar, do the following window opens: Figure 48. Click Toolbar Options. Enable animations Select this option to turn on sound effects in the toolbar of Access Connections displays a toolbar that gives a quick access to frequently used functions. Do not show balloon tips from the Access Connections...
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... Sierra Wireless Activation Wizard. When the user creates and applies a WAN location profile, Access Connections starts a process to activate wireless WAN radio, open a connection (in EvDO mode, CDMA1x mode or CDMA mode, depending on the main toolbar. 2. You can use the Access Connections profile wizard to be assigned. The first time you must first activate the integrated wireless WAN card in the main window of the wireless WAN adapter radio and the button for a wireless WAN...
... Sierra Wireless Activation Wizard. When the user creates and applies a WAN location profile, Access Connections starts a process to activate wireless WAN radio, open a connection (in EvDO mode, CDMA1x mode or CDMA mode, depending on the main toolbar. 2. You can use the Access Connections profile wizard to be assigned. The first time you must first activate the integrated wireless WAN card in the main window of the wireless WAN adapter radio and the button for a wireless WAN...
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... about updates. Select Start Text Messaging. Link to Verizon Wireless web site This is displayed. Using Short Message Service (SMS) interface Sierra Wireless Short Message Service (SMS) is used. 3. The SMS message window opens. 4. Click Send. Select the Inbox tab. The instructions for sending text files. Select Wireless Wide Area Network (WAN). Note: The Wireless WAN menu in Access Connections is enabled only if an integrated wireless WAN card is a utility for activation...
... about updates. Select Start Text Messaging. Link to Verizon Wireless web site This is displayed. Using Short Message Service (SMS) interface Sierra Wireless Short Message Service (SMS) is used. 3. The SMS message window opens. 4. Click Send. Select the Inbox tab. The instructions for sending text files. Select Wireless Wide Area Network (WAN). Note: The Wireless WAN menu in Access Connections is enabled only if an integrated wireless WAN card is a utility for activation...
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... administrator to -peer connection Access Connections v.4.1 provides a new, task-oriented way of wireless LAN device with administrator privilege has created an exception rule. If you . Click Windows Firewall. © Lenovo 2006. Windows Security 2. Figure 51. Portions © IBM Corp. 2006. 65 This is not based on using a location profile. From the Control Panel open the Security Center. Windows Firewall (for you do not have enabled an Internet firewall, a peer...
... administrator to -peer connection Access Connections v.4.1 provides a new, task-oriented way of wireless LAN device with administrator privilege has created an exception rule. If you . Click Windows Firewall. © Lenovo 2006. Windows Security 2. Figure 51. Portions © IBM Corp. 2006. 65 This is not based on using a location profile. From the Control Panel open the Security Center. Windows Firewall (for you do not have enabled an Internet firewall, a peer...
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... been installed, follow the instructions presented by the Setup Wizard. Download the program into your temporary directory. To enable IP security for example, a, b, and g), you are asked to set up IPSecPol.exe. 72 ThinkVantage Access Connections 4.1: User's Guide Follow the instructions presented by the Setup Wizard. v If you are asked to use these applets, see NetMeeting Help. Wireless mode (802.11 a/b/g) For a wireless LAN adapter supporting multiple network types (for secure mode connections...
... been installed, follow the instructions presented by the Setup Wizard. Download the program into your temporary directory. To enable IP security for example, a, b, and g), you are asked to set up IPSecPol.exe. 72 ThinkVantage Access Connections 4.1: User's Guide Follow the instructions presented by the Setup Wizard. v If you are asked to use these applets, see NetMeeting Help. Wireless mode (802.11 a/b/g) For a wireless LAN adapter supporting multiple network types (for secure mode connections...
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... Windows users without administrator privileges switch between location profiles? A user who is no maximum. 7. Can I create? If I am using a wired connection at my desk, a wireless LAN connection in the global network settings. 4. Can users without administrator privileges to distribute your ThinkPad computer. © Lenovo 2006. Such a user can I install on your own location profiles to use the current settings use ? For easy and safe installation of Access Connections, you add ″-s″ to select the correct wireless LAN device driver. Create...
... Windows users without administrator privileges switch between location profiles? A user who is no maximum. 7. Can I create? If I am using a wired connection at my desk, a wireless LAN connection in the global network settings. 4. Can users without administrator privileges to distribute your ThinkPad computer. © Lenovo 2006. Such a user can I install on your own location profiles to use the current settings use ? For easy and safe installation of Access Connections, you add ″-s″ to select the correct wireless LAN device driver. Create...
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..., Access Connections changes the sequence for your computer. Why am I prompted to enter a comment when I am using peer-to type a comment because Access Connections has found a new network device for the network connection type, you use . In peer-to-peer mode, because Access Connections searches for suitable channels for logging on to the domain, Access Connections starts the authentication immediately before the process of the most suitable one for the wireless adapter. If...
..., Access Connections changes the sequence for your computer. Why am I prompted to enter a comment when I am using peer-to type a comment because Access Connections has found a new network device for the network connection type, you use . In peer-to-peer mode, because Access Connections searches for suitable channels for logging on to the domain, Access Connections starts the authentication immediately before the process of the most suitable one for the wireless adapter. If...
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... Before you suspect a software problem, see the information for troubleshooting in the Hardware Maintenance Manual and Service and Troubleshooting Guide for your system documentation for instructions for using the diagnostic programs. The troubleshooting information or the diagnostic programs might tell you need additional or updated device drivers or other software. Appendix C. v If your computer is turned on. You can get the latest technical information and download device drivers and updates. Portions ©...
... Before you suspect a software problem, see the information for troubleshooting in the Hardware Maintenance Manual and Service and Troubleshooting Guide for your system documentation for instructions for using the diagnostic programs. The troubleshooting information or the diagnostic programs might tell you need additional or updated device drivers or other software. Appendix C. v If your computer is turned on. You can get the latest technical information and download device drivers and updates. Portions ©...
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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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...-PSK) 17 Use Windows to configure wireless network 18 wireless security 17 Wireless WAN 14, 24 using Access Connections 24 using 71 peer-to configure wireless network 29 user preferences 59 V VPN connection enabling 26, 27 settings 40 VPN program 40 W WEP key length 28 Wired Broadband (DSL or Cable Modem) 12 Wired LAN (Ethernet) 10 Wireless LAN (802.11) 11 connection type 17 Adhoc 17 Infrastructure 17 wireless mode 17 wireless security type None (encryption is disabled) 17 selecting...
...-PSK) 17 Use Windows to configure wireless network 18 wireless security 17 Wireless WAN 14, 24 using Access Connections 24 using 71 peer-to configure wireless network 29 user preferences 59 V VPN connection enabling 26, 27 settings 40 VPN program 40 W WEP key length 28 Wired Broadband (DSL or Cable Modem) 12 Wired LAN (Ethernet) 10 Wireless LAN (802.11) 11 connection type 17 Adhoc 17 Infrastructure 17 wireless mode 17 wireless security type None (encryption is disabled) 17 selecting...