Go to Options tab (Basic view) or Tools (Advanced view).Start Access Connections (Newer version ThinkPad has to access via Lenovo ThinkVantage Tools).ThinkPad owners can turn off and disable the wireless radio “auto off” after idling feature via Access Connection, by following these steps: Subsequently when user tries to connect to a wireless gateway or router, Windows operating system or Access Connections will not search and detect any wireless network available to connect to. not connected to an access point or gateway, for a period of time of roughly 5 minutes of more, the Wi-Fi radio will be disabled and turned off indefinitely. In order to save battery life, ThinkPad laptop or notebook computer from Lenovo (previously IBM) can automatically shut down and turn off the wireless LAN (WiFi) radio when the wireless connection is inactive or not in used, through its Access Connections software.