ThinkPad March 3, 2006 Intel(R) PRO/Wireless 2200BG, 2915ABG Network Connection Software Version 9.0.4.8 - 1YWC54WW ====================================================================== Notice: ------- This program is language independent and can be used with any language system. ********************************************************************** ATTENTION THIS SOFTWARE CAN ONLY BE USED WITH THE MACHINES ON THE SUPPORTED LIST ON THIS PAGE. USE OF THIS SOFTWARE WITH ANY OTHER MACHINE IS STRICTLY PROHIBITED. ********************************************************************** What This Package Does ---------------------- This package provides the Wireless LAN driver for "Intel(R) PRO/Wireless 2915ABG Network Connection" and "Intel(R) PRO/Wireless 2200BG Network Connection" for Windows 2000, XP, and XP Tablet Edition 2005.(*1) (*1) Referred as "Windows XP" below in this document. Attention! ---------- If you use ThinkVantage Access Connections, it must be updated to version 3.71 or later. For "Intel(R) PRO/Wireless 2915ABG Network Connection" this package supports Wireless LAN installed models of the following systems: - ThinkPad T43, T43p - ThinkPad X32, X41 - ThinkPad X41 Tablet (*2) - ThinkPad Z60m For "Intel(R) PRO/Wireless 2200BG Network Connection" This package supports Wireless LAN installed models of the following systems: - ThinkPad R50, R50e, R50p, R51, R52 - ThinkPad T40, T40p, T41, T41p, T42, T42p, T43, T43p - ThinkPad X31, X32, X40, X41 - ThinkPad X41 Tablet (*2) (*2) Supports Windows XP Tablet Edition 2005 only. To install the Wireless LAN driver, refer to the "Installation instructions" section. Note: If you currently use IEEE 802.1x authentication on Windows XP Service Pack 1 and do not use WPA encryption, Lenovo recommends you uninstall Q826942 (WPA Supplicant update rollup package in Windows XP) and Q815485 (WPA Wireless Security Update in Windows XP). This does not apply if you are running Windows XP Service Pack 2. To check if Q826942 or Q815485 is installed and to uninstall it: 1. Start Windows XP and logon with administrative privileges. 2. Click Start and then click Control Panel. 3. Click Add or Remove Programs. 4. Click Windows XP Hotfix (SP2) Q826942 or Windows XP Hotfix (SP2) Q815485 if it is listed under Currently installed programs. 5. Click Remove and follow the instructions on the screen. Note: The above action will remove all the fixes within the update rollup package, Q826942. You may need to re-install the other specific hotfixes you expect for this rollup package. Note: If you use Windows 2000, please stop the Microsoft Wireless Configuration service if it is already installed. To check if the service is installed and to stop it: 1. Start Windows 2000 and logon with administrative privileges. 2. Click Start, select Settings, and then click Control Panel. 3. Double-click Administrative Tools then Services. 4. Double-click Wireless Configuration if it is listed. 5. Change Startup type to Disabled if it is not. 6. Click OK. Note: You may need to re-enter security information after updating the Wireless LAN driver. Released Versions -------------------- 9.0.1.13 - 1YWC17WW (Initial release) Support for the following ThinkPad systems: - ThinkPad T43, T43p, R52 9.0.1.21 - 1YWC25WW Fixed problems. Support for the following Wireless LAN card: "Intel(R) PRO/Wireless 2200BG Network Connection" Support for the following ThinkPad systems: - ThinkPad X32, X41 9.0.2.25 - 1YWC36WW Support for the following ThinkPad system: - ThinkPad X41 Tablet 9.0.2.31 - 1YWC38WW Fixed a problem. Support for ThinkPad Z60m. 9.0.4.8 - 1YWC54WW Fixed a problem. Driver is not correctly installed when PATH environment variable length is over 530 characters. Summary of Changes ------------------ Where: n.n.nn.n : Package version bbbbbbbb : Internal ID which is for administrator purpose. (New) New function or enhancement (Fix) Correction to existing function <9.0.1.13 - 1YWC17WW> - (New) Support for the following ThinkPad systems: - ThinkPad T43, T43p, R52 <9.0.1.21 - 1YWC25WW> - (New) Support for the following Wireless LAN card: "Intel(R) PRO/Wireless 2200BG Network Connection" - (Fix) Not roaming to the nearest Access Point. - (Fix) EAP-FAST connection problems. - (New) Support for the following ThinkPad systems: - ThinkPad X32, X41 <9.0.2.25 - 1YWC36WW> - (New) Support for the following ThinkPad system: - ThinkPad X41 Tablet <9.0.2.31 - 1YWC38WW> - (Fix) Connection speed fluctuates and disconnects. - (New) Support for the following ThinkPad system: - ThinkPad Z60m <9.0.4.8 - 1YWC54WW> - (Fix) Driver is not correctly installed when PATH environment variable length is over 530 characters. Note: The Wireless LAN driver files did not change with this release. There is no need to apply this release if you already have the Wireless LAN driver version 9.0.4.8 installed without problems. Installation Instructions ------------------------- NOTES: - Software Installer provides the install wizard for this package. - ThinkVantage Access Connections ver 3.71 or higher needs to be installed to configure this device. - Hotkey Features for Windows 2000/XP Version 1.11.0402 or needs to be installed. INSTALL: 1. Start Windows 2000/XP and logon with administrative privileges. 2. Extract this package onto the hard drive. 3. Open an Explorer and locate the directory where the files were extracted. 4. Double-click ACSETUP file. 5. Follow the instructions. 6. Restart the computer. Attention! ---------- If you use ThinkVantage Access Connections, Intel PROSet/Wireless component needs to be installed as pre-selected during the above procedure. UNINSTALL: 1. Start Windows 2000/XP and logon with administrative privileges. 2. Click Start and then click Run. 3. In the run dialog window, type: C:\DRIVERS\WIN\WLANCX2A\ACSETUP.EXE and click OK to start the installation process. If you have extracted the files to a different location, specify this location instead. 4. Check Remove, then click Next, then click OK. 5. Follow the instructions. Unattended Install: This procedure is intended only for system administrators. 1. Start Windows 2000/XP and logon with administrative privileges. 2. Extract this package onto the hard drive. 3. Open Command Prompt. 4. Type: C:\DRIVERS\WIN\WLANCX2A\ACSETUP.EXE /QI and press "Enter" key to start the installation process. If you have extracted the files to a different location, specify this location instead. Determining which version is installed -------------------------------------- 1. Click Start, select Settings and click Control Panel. 2. Double-click System, select the Hardware tab, and click Device Manager. 3. Expand Network adapters. 3-1. If "Intel(R) PRO/Wireless 2915ABG Network Connection" is there, then Right-click Intel(R) PRO/Wireless 2915ABG Network Connection. 3-2. Click the Driver tab. The version and date of the driver are displayed. 4. If "Intel(R) PRO/Wireless 2200BG Network Connection" is there, then Right-click Intel(R) PRO/Wireless 2200BG Network Connection. 5. Click the Driver tab. The version and date of the driver are displayed. 6. If it is 8.0.12.20000, then: 7. Click Start, Search, and All Files and Folders. 8. Click More advanced options. 9. Ensure "Search system folders" and "Search subfolders" options are checked. 10. Enter "SbrngAPI.dll" at the File Name field. 11. It may be located in the c:\windows\system32 folder. This location varies depending on where the Windows system was installed. 12. If it is dated 4/12/2004, then the 1VWC14WW Driver is installed. 13. If it is dated 2/9/2004, then the 1VWC11WW Driver is installed. 14. If it is 8.1.0.25, then: 15. Click Start, Search, and All Files and Folders. 16. Click More advanced options. 17. Ensure "Search system folders" and "Search subfolders" options are checked. 18. Enter "SbrngAPI.dll" at the File Name field. 19. It may be located in the c:\windows\system32 folder. This location varies depending on where the Windows system was installed. 20. If it is dated 10/02/2004, then the 1VWC27WW Driver is installed. 21. If it is dated 8/2/2004, then the 1VWC23WW Driver is installed. Known Issues and Solutions -------------------------- 1. Access Connections will not work if Windows XP Software Network Bridge connection is created. To recover the Access Connections function: 1-1. Start Windows XP and logon with administrative privileges. 1-2. Click Start, select Settings, click Control Panel, then click Network Connections. 1-3. Confirm that the following Device Name belongs to "Network Bridge" Intel(R) PRO/Wireless 2915BG Network Connection. 1-4. Right click on its "Name" (Wireless Network Connection) 1-5. Click Remove from Bridge. 1-6. Confirm that it belongs to "LAN or High-Speed Internet." 1-7. Right click on its "Name" again and click Properties. 1-8. The Wireless Network connection Properties tab will open and under the General tab, Check at "WLAN Transport" 1-9. Restart the system. 2. Installing and deleting server/client certificate may not take effect immediately. To recover, restart the system. --------------------------------------------------------------------- Release history of old package: Intel(R) PRO/Wireless 2200BG, Network Connection Software Released Versions -------------------- 8.0.12.20000 - 1VWC11WW (Initial release) Support for the following ThinkPad systems: - ThinkPad R50, R50p, R51 - ThinkPad T40, T40p, T41, T41p, T42, T42p - ThinkPad X31, X40 8.0.12.20000 - 1VWC14WW Support for new functions 8.1.0.25 - 1VWC23WW Support for ThinkPad R50e and problem fixes 8.1.0.28 - 1VWC27WW Support for IBM Access Connections ver.3.52 and a problem fix Support for the following ThinkPad systems: - ThinkPad T43, T43p, R52 Summary of Changes ------------------ Where: n.n.nn.n : Package version bbbbbbbb : Internal ID which is for administrator purpose. (New) New function or enhancement (Fix) Correction to existing function <8.0.12.20000 - 1VWC11WW> - (New) Support for the following ThinkPad systems: - ThinkPad R50, R50p, R51 - ThinkPad T40, T40p, T41, T41p - ThinkPad X31, X40 <8.0.12.20000 - 1VWC14WW> - (New) Added support for EAP-TTLS - (New) Added support for PEAP-GTC - (New) Added support for Single Sign On(LEAP,EAP-TTLS,PEAP-MSCHAPV2) - (New) Support for ThinkPad T42, T42p. <8.1.0.25 - 1VWC23WW> - (New) Support for the ThinkPad R50e. - (Fix) System crash or hangup during WPA-PSK connection. - (Fix) Communication performance is improved. <8.1.0.28 - 1VWC27WW> - (New) Support for IBM Access Connections ver.3.52 and later. - (New) Support for the following ThinkPad systems: - ThinkPad T43, T43p, R52 - (Fix) Data reception failure may occur after resuming normal operation from suspend or hibernation mode. 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