Lenovo 20074CU User manual

ThinkVantage Access Connections 4.1
User’s Guide

ThinkVantage Access Connections 4.1
User’s Guide

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“Notices,” on page 81.
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Contents
Figures ............................v
About this book ........................ vii
How this book is organized .................... vii
Notices used in this book ..................... vii
Syntax conventions that are used in this book ............. vii
ThinkVantage Access Connections resources on the World Wide Web .... viii
Chapter 1. Introducing Access Connections .............1
System requirements .......................1
Supported operating systems ...................1
New features in Access Connections v.4.1 ...............1
Updating Access Connections ...................2
Chapter 2. Using location profiles .................3
Creating alocation profile .....................3
Additional settings.......................25
Wireless security settings ....................28
Editing VPN settings ......................40
Managing location profiles .....................42
Using shortcut icons ......................43
Connecting to anetwork .....................44
Connecting to awireless network .................45
Switching location profiles automatically................47
Viewing the connection status ...................48
Diagnostics ..........................53
Chapter 3. Configuration options .................55
Network global settings ......................55
Notification global settings .....................57
User preferences ........................59
Toolbar options .........................60
Peer-to-peer options .......................61
Chapter 4. Using awireless WAN connection ............63
Creating and applying awireless WAN profile .............63
Using Short Message Service (SMS) interface .............64
Chapter 5. Introducing apeer-to-peer connection ...........65
Preparing the peer-to-peer connection ................65
Creating the peer-to-peer connection .................68
Using peer-to-peer connection ...................71
Appendix A. Frequently asked questions ..............73
Appendix B. Command line interface ................77
Appendix C. Getting help and technical assistance ..........79
Before you call .........................79
Using the documentation .....................79
Getting help and information from the World Wide Web ..........79
Appendix D. Notices ......................81
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Appendix E. Trademarks .....................83
Index ............................85
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Figures
1. Updating Access Connections ..........................2
2. Welcome to Access Connections window ......................3
3. More Information window ............................4
4. Access Connections main window—main menu ....................4
5. Main menu—Locations .............................5
6. Profile wizard window .............................5
7. Profile wizard—Insert Profile Name ........................6
8. Pull-down menu for Location icon .........................7
9. Pull-down menu for the type of network connection ..................8
10. Create New Profile -Best Available Network .....................9
11. Create New Profile—Wired LAN (Ethernet) .....................10
12. Create New Profile—Wireless LAN (802.11) .....................11
13. Create New Profile—Wired Broadband (DSL or Cable Modem) ..............12
14. Creating New Profile—Dial-up (modem or cellular phone) ................13
15. Creating New Profile—Wireless WAN .......................14
16. Authentication Properties window .........................15
17. Wireless network configuration window.......................16
18. Wireless security types ............................17
19. Advanced Wireless Settings window........................18
20. Phonebook settings window ...........................20
21. Enter Your DSL Account Details window ......................21
22. Find my dialer program window .........................22
23. Choose Custom Dialer window..........................23
24. Manual dialer setup window ...........................24
25. Additional settings window ...........................25
26. Security Settings window ............................26
27. Add Programs window .............................26
28. TCP/IP Settings ...............................27
29. Static WEP Settings window ..........................28
30. Wi-Fi Settings window .............................29
31. 802.1x Settings window ............................30
32. 802.1x Settings—Access Connections window ....................31
33. Select Certificate window ............................32
34. LEAP Settings window.............................36
35. EAP-FAST Settings window ...........................38
36. VPN settings—using an application provided by my company window ...........40
37. VPN settings—Manually set up aVPN connection window ...............41
38. Manage Location Profiles window.........................42
39. Manage Location Profiles window—Create Shortcut ..................43
40. On-screen window ..............................44
41. Find Wireless Networks window .........................45
42. Find Wireless Networks window—detailed view ...................46
43. Automatic Location Switching window .......................47
44. Diagnostic Tools ...............................53
45. Global Settings—Network tab ..........................56
46. Global Settings—Notification tab .........................58
47. User preferences ...............................59
48. Customized toolbar ..............................60
49. Peer to Peer Options window ..........................61
50. Activation process wizard............................63
51. Windows Security ..............................65
52. Windows Firewall window ...........................66
53. Add aProgram window ............................67
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54. Main AC window—Location Profile tab .......................68
55. Peer to Peer Community tab—Join button .....................69
56. NetMeeting window ..............................70
57. Peer to Peer community tab—Leave button .....................71
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About this book
This book provides information about using ThinkVantage
® Access Connections
v.4.1.
How this book is organized
Chapter 1, “Introducing Access Connections,” on page 1contains an overview of
the Access Connections application and its features.
Chapter 2, “Using location profiles,” on page 3contains instructions for creating
profiles and making anetwork connection.
Chapter 3, “Configuration options,” on page 55 contains instructions for configuring
various options.
Chapter 4, “Using awireless WAN connection,” on page 63 contains instructions for
using awireless WAN connection.
Chapter 5, “Introducing apeer-to-peer connection,” on page 65 contains instructions
for using apeer-to-peer connection.
Appendix A, “Frequently asked questions,” on page 73 contains answers to
frequently asked questions about Access Connections.
Appendix B, “Command line interface,” on page 77 contains alist of commands that
can be entered from the command line.
Appendix C, “Getting help and technical assistance,” on page 79 contains
information about accessing ThinkVantage Support Web sites for help and technical
assistance.
Appendix D, “Notices,” on page 81 contains product notices and trademarks.
Notices used in this book
This book contains the following notices designed to highlight key information:
vNotes: These notices provide important tips, guidance, or advice.
vImportant: These notices provide information or advice that might help you avoid
inconvenience or difficulty.
vAttention: These notices warn of possible damage to programs, devices, or
data. An attention notice is placed just before an instruction or situation that
might lead to damage.
Syntax conventions that are used in this book
The syntax in this book adheres to the following conventions:
vCommands are shown in lowercase letters.
vVariables are shown in italics and explained immediately afterward.
vOptional commands or variables are enclosed in brackets.
vWhere you must type one of two or more parameters, the parameters are
separated by vertical bars.
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vDefault values are underlined.
vRepeatable parameters are enclosed in braces.
ThinkVantage Access Connections resources on the World Wide Web
The following Web pages provide resources for understanding, using, and
troubleshooting Access Connections and other systems-management tools.
ThinkVantage Access Connections home page
http://www.pc.ibm.com/us/think/thinkvantagetech/accessconnections.html
Go to this Web page to download the latest Access Connections software
and documentation.
ThinkVantage Personal Computing Support -ThinkVantage Technologies page
http://www.pc.ibm.com/us/think/thinkvantagetech.html
Consult this Web page for information about ThinkVantage Technologies.
ThinkVantage Personal Computing Support page
http://www.lenovo.com/think/support
Go to this Web page for access to the ThinkVantage Personal Computing
Support Web site.
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Chapter 1. Introducing Access Connections
Access Connections is aconnectivity assistant program for your ThinkPad
®
computer that enables you to create and manage location profiles. Each location
profile stores all of the network and Internet configuration settings that are needed
to connect to anetwork infrastructure from aspecific location such as home or
work. The location profile also enables users to specify different default printers,
default home pages for Internet Explorer and the Firefox Browser, security settings
for specific locations, and to start different applications automatically in different
locations.
By switching between location profiles, when moving their computers from place to
place, users can quickly and easily connect to anetwork without having to manually
reconfigure settings or restart the computer each time. Access Connections also
enables the user to view and connect to Bluetooth devices, and to set Bluetooth
security options. It enables users to switch network and Internet settings quickly by
selecting alocation profile.
The network connection can be made using amodem, awired network adapter
(Ethernet), abroadband device (Digital Subscriber Line (DSL), cable modem, or
Integrated Services Digital Network (ISDN), satellite connection devices, awireless
LAN or awireless WAN adapter. Virtual Private Networking (VPN) connections are
also supported.
System requirements
Before installing Access Connections, you must consider where it will be installed
and what network profiles you will want to create. The following is alist of system
considerations and limitations that must be considered before installing Access
Connections.
Supported operating systems
Operating systems supported:
vWindows 2000
vWindows XP
Access Connections is language-independent, that is can be used with any
language operating system.
New features in Access Connections v.4.1
Access Connections v.4.1 includes the following new features and improvements:
vPeer-to-peer connection
vSupport for Sierra Wireless 1xEV-DO Network Adapter for Verizon Wireless WAN
service
vSupport for Vodafone HSDPA/WCDMA Communication Manager software.
Note: For WAN connection service, Access Connections provides an integration
with WAN communication software developed by Vodafone. You can
specify in the WAN profile that this application software is to be launched.
vSupport for Firefox Internet browser
vNew Mini-PCI cards supported
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–Intel Pro/Wireless 3945 ABG Wireless LAN adapter
–Broadcomm 4318/4311 Wireless LAN Adapter
Notes on use of Access Connections when using Broadcomm 4318/4311
Wireless LAN adapter:
1. Limited support is offered on Windows XP. For access to it, enable
Windows Zero Configuration Service.
2. Find Wireless Network and Peer to Peer Community features are not
supported.
3. To configure wireless connection go to the Windows XP wireless network
setup menu.
4. Access Connections v.4.1 supports only wireless radio control and signal
status display.
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Updated easy-to-use graphic user interface
Updating Access Connections
Access Connections can check whether aversion later than the one you have is
offered on the support web site. If updated version is available, Access Connections
will download and install it automatically. To enable this feature, go to the main tool
bar and select Help.On the pop-up menu click Check for Updates.
Figure 1. Updating Access Connections
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Chapter 2. Using location profiles
ThinkVantage Access Connections is asoftware utility that manages your network
connectivity at multiple locations through location profiles. Alocation profile stores
the network configuration required to connect to adesired network, along with
location-specific settings such as your browser home page, proxy configuration,
firewall status, file and printer sharing, and default printer. By switching between
location profiles as you move your computer from place to place, Access
Connections can quickly and easily connect to anetwork with no need for you to
reconfigure network settings manually.
Creating alocation profile
Alocation profile defines all of the settings required to establish aconnection to a
given network, along with other settings that are location-specific, such as the
default printer and the browser settings. Access Connections provides aprofile
wizard that helps you create location profiles for networks of different types.
To create anew location profile, do the following:
1. Start Access Connections. If this is your first time to access Access
Connections, the Welcome to Access Connections window is displayed.
Figure 2. Welcome to Access Connections window
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To display more details about the copyright statement, press More
Information.
2. Press OK.The main window opens.
Figure 3. More Information window
Figure 4. Access Connections main window—main menu
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3. On the toolbar, click Locations.
On the popup, click Create New Profile.The profile wizard starts.
Figure 5. Main menu—Locations
Figure 6. Profile wizard window
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4. Insert the profile name. It may be the physical location of the network or any
other easily recognizable name.
Figure 7. Profile wizard—Insert Profile Name
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For any profile created, you can also select one of the location icons that
Access Connections provides for home, office, airport, hotspot, hotel ,train, or
meeting area.
Figure 8. Pull-down menu for Location icon
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5. Select the type of network connection. You can select any of the types listed
on the screen below:
Figure 9. Pull-down menu for the type of network connection
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Best Available Network
Choose this type of network connection to create aprofile that will
automatically select either awired Ethernet network or awireless
802.11 networks at the same location. This capability is useful when
you move frequently within alocation -for instance, between awired
connection at your desk and awireless LAN connection elsewhere in
the same building. Access Connections will automatically determine
which adapters in your computer support this type of network
connection, and show them in the table. Choose all of the adapters
you want to use. When more than one network adapter has access to
anetwork at this location, Access Connections will attempt to connect,
using the adapter highest in the list first. To change the priorities for
connections, select an adapter from the table and then click Higher or
Lower.
Figure 10. Create New Profile -Best Available Network
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Wired LAN (Ethernet)
Choose this type of network connection if the profile will be used only
to connect to aWired LAN (Ethernet). Access Connections will
automatically determine which adapters in your computer support this
type of network connection, and show them in the table.
Figure 11. Create New Profile—Wired LAN (Ethernet)
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