Lenovo 36984RU, 36984UU Connecting to a Wi-Finetwork, Adding a Wi-Finetwork, Tap Hidden network

Connecting to a Wi-Fi network

To establish a Wi-Fi network connection, do the following:

1.Swipe in from the right edge of the screen to display the charms.

2.Tap the Settings charm.

3.Tap the network icon. A list of available Wi-Fi networks is displayed.

4.Tap the ID of the network you want to connect.

5.Follow the onscreen instructions to connect to the Wi-Fi network.

To view speed, security, address, and other information about the Wi-Fi network you are connected, tap its ID and hold your finger on the screen for two seconds. Then take your finger off the display. A menu is displayed. Select one of the menu items to view the information you need.

Your tablet supports the proxy feature for Wi-Fi connection. The proxy feature enables you to access more Web-based source and browse Internet more securely. If you want to configure the proxy settings when you are connecting to a Wi-Fi network, do the following:

1.Open the Internet options window. For information about how to open this window, see the Windows Help and Support program.

2.Tap the Connections tab.

3.Configure the proxy settings.

Adding a Wi-Fi network

If you want to access a Wi-Fi network that does not broadcast its network name (also called a service set identifier or SSID), you must add that Wi-Fi network before you can connect to it.

To add a Wi-Fi network, do the following:

1.Swipe in from the right edge of the screen to display the charms.

2.Tap the Settings charm.

3.Tap the network icon. A list of available Wi-Fi networks is displayed.

4.Tap Hidden network.

5.Follow the onscreen instructions to add a Wi-Fi network.

Adding a network profile

Each location profile stores all the network and Internet configuration settings needed for connecting to a network infrastructure from a specific location such as a home or an office. By switching between location profiles as you move your tablet from place to place, you can quickly and easily connect to a network with no need to reconfigure your settings manually and restart the tablet each time.

To add a network profile, do the following:

1.From the Start menu, tap Lenovo Settings.

2.Tap Location Awareness.

3.Follow the onscreen instructions to add a network profile.

Sharing your Internet connection

You can share your Internet connection with multiple devices by setting your tablet as a mobile hotspot.

To share your Internet connection by turning your tablet into a mobile hotspot, do the following:

1.From the Start screen, tap Lenovo Settings ➙ Mobile Hotspot.

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