4 Making Connections
This section provides information about the various ways your thin computer makes
connections.
Your mobile thin computer makes connection through:
• Wired Net/LAN
• Built-in Wi-Fi (802.11b/g/n wireless LAN)
• Express card provided by data carriers
• Bluetooth*
*Bluetooth is a feature for X90Le.
Wired Net/LAN
To attach to a wired network, insert the network cable into the LAN RJ-45 network port at
the back of the thin computer.
Wi-Fi
The thin computer uses Microsoft Wireless Zero Configuration. Follow the on screen
instructions to connect to an existing wireless LAN.
Making a Connection
To make a connection to an existing wireless LAN:
1. Press Fn + 2 to turn on wireless LAN in your thin computer. The indicator light for
wireless activity lights up and remains active.
2. Hover over the wireless network icon in the taskbar to see if a wireless network
connection is available, and then click the icon to open the Network Connections dialog
box.
3. Click the Wireless Network Connection icon.
4. Click Enabel This Network Device under Network Tasks on the left side of the
window.
Adding a Certificate
To add a certificate for certificate-based wireless networks:
1. Open Internet Explorer | Tools | Internet Options, and select the Content tab.