Lenovo X230 Tablet User Manual


 
Checking wireless connection status
You can check your computer wireless connection status and wireless signal strength through the Access
Connections gauge on the taskbar, or through the Access Connections icon and wireless status icon on
the taskbar.
Access Connections gauge
On the Windows 7 operating system, the Access Connections gauge on the taskbar displays the signal
strength and status of your wireless connection.
You can nd more detailed information about the signal strength and status of your wireless connection by
opening the Access Connections program or by right-clicking the Access Connections gauge on the taskbar
and selecting View Status of Wireless Connection.
Access Connections gauge states: wireless LAN
Power to the wireless radio is off or no signal.
Power to the wireless radio is on. The signal strength of the wireless connection is poor. To
improve signal strength, move your computer closer to the wireless access point.
Power to the wireless radio is on. The signal strength of the wireless connection
is marginal.
Power to the wireless radio is on. The signal strength of the wireless connection is
excellent.
Access Connections gauge states: wireless WAN
No signal
Signal level 1
Signal level 2
Signal level 3
Access Connections icon and wireless status icon
The Access Connections icon displays general connection status.
The wireless status icon displays the signal strength and status of your wireless connection.
You can nd more detailed information about the signal strength and status of your wireless connection
either by opening the Access Connections program or by double-clicking the Access Connections wireless
status icon on the taskbar.
Access Connections icon states
No location prole is active or none exists.
Current location prole is disconnected.
Current location prole is connected.
Wireless status icon states: wireless LAN
Power to the wireless radio is off.
Power to the wireless radio is on. No association.
Power to the wireless radio is on. No signal.
Power to the wireless radio is on. The signal strength of the wireless connection is excellent.
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