IBM ThinkPad                                               Aug 6, 2002
Firmware for IBM High Rate Wireless LAN MiniPCI Combo Card
Ver.1.04.02.00
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[Notice]
This program is language independent and can be used with any language
system.

WARNING

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
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This package provides the Wireless LAN firmware for "IBM high rate
wireless LAN Mini PCI combo card" for Windows 98SE, Windows Me, 
Windows NT 4.0, Windows 2000 and Windows XP.

This package supports Wireless LAN installed models of the following
systems:

  - ThinkPad R30, R31
  - ThinkPad R32 (2677-CGx/BNx/BQx,
                  2659-BNx/DNx/BQx/DQx/CGx/EGx,
                  2658-BNx/BQx/CGx/A7x/AEx/BFx/BGx/BHx/DAx/BRx/BXx,
                  2658-C2x/C4x/C5x/C8x/CBx/CDx/CJx/CLx/CYx/CQx/CTx/
                       CXx)


The supported operating systems for this update program are as 
follows:

  - Microsoft Windows 98 Second Edition
  - Microsoft Windows Me
  - Microsoft Windows NT 4.0
  - Microsoft Windows 2000
  - Microsoft Windows XP

To install the Wireless LAN driver, refer to the Installation 
instructions section

Released Versions
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Version 1.03.03.00   Initial Release
Version 1.03.06.00   A problem fix
Version 1.04.02.00   A problem fix

Summary of Changes
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Where:  <n.n.nnn/nnnnnnnn> Version/Build ID
       (New)   New function or enhancement
       (Fix)   Correction to existing function

<1.03.03.00/1AWE01WW>
 - (New) Windows XP support

<1.03.06.00/1AWE03WW>
 - (Fix) Wireless LAN communication may become disconnected or slowed 
         down when audio is played.

<1.04.02.00/1AWE05WW>
 - (Fix) Sound stuttering occurred when Access point could not be 
         found.


Installation instructions
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NOTES:
- You need an AC adapter and a charged battery pack to update the 
  firmware.
- If your computer is attached to any kind of docking station or
  port replicator, turn off the computer and detach it before  
  proceeding.

 1. Print these instructions or display on another computer.
 2. Firmly connect the AC adapter to the computer.
 3. Start Windows.
 4. Create a temporary directory on your hard disk drive.
 5. Download the Firmware for IBM high rate wireless LAN Mini PCI 
    combo card and save it in this temporary directory. 
 6. Click Start and then click Run.
 7. Enter or browse to the location of the file you just downloaded 
    and click OK.
 8. Follow the prompts on the screen to complete firmware update.

    WARNING: Do not turn off or suspend the computer until the update 
             has been completed. If you turn off or suspend the 
             computer while the update is still in progress, the 
             wireless LAN card may have to be replaced.

How to determine what version is installed
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 1. Start Windows.
 2. Install Driver for IBM high rate wireless LAN Mini PCI combo card.
 3. Double-click IBM high rate wireless LAN Mini PCI combo card
    Configuration Utility icon in the system tray.
 4. Click the About tab. It displays the version of the firmware.


Trademarks
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  * IBM and ThinkPad are registered trademarks of IBM Corporation.
  * Microsoft and Windows are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.

  Other company, product, and service names may be registered
  trademarks, trademarks or service marks of others.