Lenovo ThinkPad 560E English - Windows 2000 Professional Setup Guide - Page 68
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8 Communication 8.1 After upgrading from Windows 95 or Windows 98, a Wireless connection cannot be established using the IBM Infrared device Models: Issue: Cause: Resolution: All ThinkPad models After upgrading from Windows 95 or Windows 98, a Wireless connection cannot be established using the IBM Infrared device. The "Client for Microsoft Networks" component is not installed. To create a Wireless connection using the IBM Infrared device under Windows 2000, the "Client for Microsoft Networks" component must be installed. To install this component on your computer, follow these instructions provide below: 1. Start your computer and logon to Windows 2000 Professional with an Administrator user account. 2. Click: Start ? Settings ? Control Panel. 3. Double-click the Network and Dialup Connections applet. After the "Network and Dialup Connections" window opens, double-click the Local Area Connection icon. 4. Click [Properties], then click [Install...]. 5. Highlight "Client" and then click [Add]. 6. Under "Network Client:" select "Client for Microsoft Networks" then click [OK]. 7. A fter the client has been installed click [Close]. 8. Restart your computer. The next time you logon to Windows 2000, a Wireless connection can be established through the IBM infrared device.