Lenovo 5110, 5106, 5114, 5150 manual Networking problems, Ethernet problems

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If these actions do not correct the problem, your monitor might need service. See “Additional information resources” on page 31 for details.

Networking problems

The following are the most common networking problems. Select your networking problem from the following list:

“Ethernet problems” on page 45

“A wireless LAN problem” on page 46

“A wireless WAN problem” on page 47

“Bluetooth problems” on page 47

Ethernet problems

For Ethernet problems, select your symptom from the following list:

“Your computer cannot connect to the network” on page 45

“The adapter stops working for no apparent reason” on page 46

“If your computer is a Gigabit Ethernet model and you use a speed of 1000 Mbps, the connection fails or errors occur” on page 46

“If your computer is a Gigabit Ethernet model, it cannot connect to the network at 1000 Mbps. Instead, it connects at 100 Mbps” on page 46

Your computer cannot connect to the network

Symptom: Your computer cannot connect to the network.

Actions: Make sure that:

The cable is installed properly.

The network cable must be securely connected to both the Ethernet connector of your computer and the RJ45 connector of the hub. The maximum allowable distance from the computer to hub is 100 meters. If the cable is connected and the distance is within acceptable limits but the problem persists, try a different cable.

The cable is installed properly.

You are using the correct device driver.

On the Windows 7 operating system, do the following:

1.Click Start Control Panel.

2.Click Hardware and Sound.

3.Click Device Manager. If you are prompted for an administrator password or confirmation, type the password or provide confirmation.

4.If an exclamation mark is displayed next to an adapter name under Network adapters, you might not use the correct driver or the driver is not enabled. To update the driver, right-click the highlighted adapter.

5.Click Update Driver Software, and then follow the instructions on the screen.

On the Windows 8 operating system, do the following:

1.Open Control Panel.

2.Click Hardware and Sound.

3.Click Device Manager. If you are prompted for an administrator password or confirmation, type the password or provide confirmation.

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Contents ThinkCentre Hardware Maintenance Manual Page ThinkCentre Hardware Maintenance Manual Second Edition September Copyright Lenovo Contents Appendix A. Notices 117 About this manual Important Safety InformationThinkCentre Hardware Maintenance Manual Safety information General safetyElectrical safety ThinkCentre Hardware Maintenance Manual Handling electrostatic discharge-sensitive devices Safety inspection guideGrounding requirements Safety notices multi-lingual translationsTo Connect To Disconnect ≥18 kg 37 lbs ≥32 kg 70.5 lbs ≥55 kg 121.2 lbs Safety information Perigo Para Conectar Para Desconectar CuidadoPerigo Safety information ThinkCentre Hardware Maintenance Manual Safety information Connexion Déconnexion ≥18 kg 37 lbs ≥32 kg 70.5 lbs ≥55 kg 121.2 lbs Vorsicht Achtung ThinkCentre Hardware Maintenance Manual Safety information Per collegarsi Per scollegarsi PericoloPrestare attenzione nel sollevare lapparecchiatura ThinkCentre Hardware Maintenance Manual Peligro No debe Adopte procedimientos seguros al levantar el equipo ThinkCentre Hardware Maintenance Manual Lenovo programs SpecificationsAccessing Lenovo programs on the Windows 7 operating system General informationProgram Control Panel section Green text in Control Panel Program Icon nameAdditional information resources Accessing Lenovo programs on the Windows 8 operating systemThinkCentre Hardware Maintenance Manual General Checkout Problem determination tipsThinkCentre Hardware Maintenance Manual Troubleshooting and diagnostics Basic troubleshootingSymptom Action Troubleshooting procedure Accessing Control Panel on the Windows 8 operating systemTroubleshooting Audio problems No audio in WindowsSound comes from one external speaker only CD problems No audio in DOS applications or gamesCD or DVD does not work No audio or intermittent audio while playing DVD movie DVD problemsBlack screen instead of DVD video DVD movie will not playInvalid disc or no disc found message Intermittent problemsKeyboard, mouse, or pointing device problems Playback is very slow or choppyAll or some keys on the keyboard do not work Mouse or pointing device does not workPointer on the screen does not move smoothly with the mouse Wrong characters appear on the screen Monitor problemsWireless keyboard does not work Fingerprint reader does not workImage is discolored Image appears to be flickeringEthernet problems Networking problemsAdapter stops working for no apparent reason Wireless LAN problemOption problems Wireless WAN problemBluetooth problems Insufficient free hard disk drive space Performance and lockup problemsAn option that was just installed does not work An option that previously worked does not work nowClick Start Computer Excessive number of fragmented filesSerial port problems Printer problemsSoftware does not work as expected Software problemsUSB problems DiagnosticsLenovo Solution Center Troubleshooting and diagnostics ThinkCentre Hardware Maintenance Manual Using passwords Using the Setup Utility programStarting the Setup Utility program Viewing and changing settingsHard Disk Password Password considerationsPower-On Password Administrator PasswordSelecting or changing the startup device sequence Enabling or disabling a deviceSelecting a startup device Selecting a temporary startup deviceEnabling ErP compliance mode Exiting the Setup Utility program ThinkCentre Hardware Maintenance Manual Beep symptoms Symptom-to-FRU IndexHard disk drive boot error Power Supply ProblemsError code Post Error Message Description/Action Post error codesBeep Symptom FRU/Action Short and 1 long beeps Dram memory errorMiscellaneous error conditions Message/Symptom FRU/ActionDisplay/Monitor Message/Symptom FRU/Action Undetermined problems ThinkCentre Hardware Maintenance Manual Locations Front connector, control, and indicator locationsRear connector locations Locating connectors on the rear of your computerLocating major FRUs and CRUs Looking up FRU information Number FRU description Self-service CRU Optional-service CRULocating parts on the system board Locations of the parts and connectors on the system boardThinkCentre Hardware Maintenance Manual Adjusting the computer stand Replacing FRUsRemoving the computer stand Removing the computer cover Opening the system board shielding Opening and closing the system board shieldingClosing the system board shielding Replacing FRUs Installing the rear I/O shielding Replacing the rear I/O shieldingRemoving the rear I/O shielding Removing the hard disk drive Replacing the hard disk driveInstalling a hard disk drive Replacing the optical drive Removing the optical drive Installing an optical driveReplacing the memory module Removing the memory module Installing a memory moduleRemoving the microprocessor fan assembly Replacing the microprocessor fan assemblyThinkCentre Hardware Maintenance Manual Installing a microprocessor fan assembly Replacing the microprocessor and heat sink assembly Removing the microprocessor and heat sink assembly Installing the microprocessor and heat sink assembly Replacing FRUs Removing the system board Replacing the system boardInstalling a system board Installing internal speakers Replacing the internal speakersRemoving the internal speakers Removing the rear I/O assembly Replacing the rear I/O assemblyInstalling a rear I/O assembly Replacing the inverter Removing the inverter Installing an inverter Removing the battery Replacing the batteryInstalling a battery Replacing the power supply assemblyRemoving the power supply assembly ThinkCentre Hardware Maintenance Manual Installing a power supply assembly ThinkCentre Hardware Maintenance Manual Removing the LCD panel Replacing the LCD panelInstalling an LCD panel Removing the Wifi card Replacing the Wifi cardInstalling the Wifi card Completing the FRU installation Installing a computer wall mountInstalling a computer stand Installing a computer coverReplacing FRUs ThinkCentre Hardware Maintenance Manual Additional Service Information Updating flashing the Bios from a disc Recovering from a POST/BIOS update failure Updating flashing the Bios from your operating systemPower management Automatic configuration and power interface Acpi BiosAutomatic Power-On features Appendix A. Notices European conformance CE mark Trademarks Television output notice119 IndexPage Page Part Number 1P P/N
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