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Revision : 03--------------------------------------------------------------------------------Software Name Intel Wireless LAN (11abgn, abg, bg)

Support models ThinkPad R400ThinkPad R500ThinkPad T400, T400s

ThinkPad T500ThinkPad W500ThinkPad W700, W700dsThinkPad X200, X200s, X200 TabletThinkPad X300, X301

ThinkPad L410ThinkPad L510ThinkPad SL300ThinkPad SL400(C), SL410ThinkPad SL500(C), SL510

ThinkPad R50, R50e, R50p, R51, R51e, R52ThinkPad R60, R60e, R61, R61e, R61iThinkPad T40, T40p, T41, T41p, T42, T42p, T43, T43pThinkPad T60, T60p, T61, T61pThinkPad X31, X32ThinkPad X40, X41, X41 TabletThinkPad X60, X60s, X60 Tablet, X61, X61s, X61 TabletThinkPad Z60m, Z61e, Z61m, Z61p, Z61tThinkPad Reserve Edition

Operating Systems Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition, ProfessionalMicrosoft Windows XP Tablet PC Edition 2005

Refer to marketing materials to find out what computer modelssupport which Operating Systems(*1).

Version 12.04.0000 (Package)

for Intel WiFi Link 5100/5150/5300/5350- 12.4.0.21 (Driver)

for Intel Wireless WiFi Link 4965AG/4965AGN- 12.4.0.21 (Driver)

for Intel PRO/Wireless 3945BG/3945ABG Network Connection

- 12.4.0.21 (Driver)

for Intel PRO/Wireless 2915ABG/2200BG Network Connection- 9.0.4.39 (Driver)

Support devices Intel WiFi Link 5100Intel WiFi Link 5150Intel WiFi Link 5300Intel WiFi Link 5350Intel Wireless WiFi Link 4965AGIntel Wireless WiFi Link 4965AGNIntel PRO/Wireless 3945BG Network ConnectionIntel PRO/Wireless 3945ABG Network Connection

Intel PRO/Wireless 2915ABG Network ConnectionIntel PRO/Wireless 2200BG Network Connection

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*1: Support for Windows 2000 was terminated. On Windows 2000, use the oldversion, 11.05.0 API (7KWC50WW).

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------WHAT THIS PACKAGE DOES

This package installs the software (Wireless LAN driver and Utility) to enablethe following devices.

Device name Device name in Device Manager-------------------------------- -------------------------------------Intel WiFi Link 5100 Intel(R) WiFi Link 5100

Intel WiFi Link 5150 Intel(R) WiFi Link 5150



Intel Wireless WiFi Link 4965AG Intel(R) Wireless WiFi Link 4965AG

Intel Wireless WiFi Link 4965AGN Intel(R) Wireless WiFi Link 4965AGN

Intel PRO/Wireless 3945BG Intel(R) PRO/Wireless 3945BGNetwork Connection Network Connection

Intel PRO/Wireless 3945ABG Intel(R) PRO/Wireless 3945ABGNetwork Connection Network Connection

Intel PRO/Wireless 2915ABG Intel(R) PRO/Wireless 2915ABG Network

Network Connection Network Connection

Intel PRO/Wireless 2200BG Intel(R) PRO/Wireless 2200BG NetworkNetwork Connection Network Connection

Refer to marketing materials to find out what computer models support whichdevices.

If this package has been installed, updating (overwrite-installing) thispackage will fix problems, add new functions, or expand functions as notedbelow.

This program is language independent and can be used with any language system.

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------CHANGES IN THIS RELEASEVersion 12.04.0000 (Package)

- 12.4.0.21 (5100/5150/5300/5350 driver)- 12.4.0.21 (4965AG/4965AGN driver)- 12.4.0.21 (3945BG/3945ABG driver)- 9.0.4.39 (2915ABG/2200BG driver)

[Important updates]Nothing.

[New functions or enhancements]- Added support for ThinkPad L410,L510,SL410,SL510.

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- Added support for Intel WiFi Link 5150 adapter card.- Added support for ThinkPad T400s.

[Problem fixes]- Fixed an issue where connection randomly dropped.

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------DETERMINING WHICH VERSION IS INSTALLED

[Wireless LAN driver]

1. Click Start, click Control Panel, then click Performance and Maintenance.2. Click System, click the Hardware tab, then click Device Manager.3. Double-click Network adapters.4. Double-click either of the following adapters.

- Intel(R) WiFi Link 5100- Intel(R) WiFi Link 5150

- Intel(R) WiFi Link 5300- Intel(R) WiFi Link 5350- Intel(R) Wireless WiFi Link 4965AG- Intel(R) Wireless WiFi Link 4965AGN- Intel(R) PRO/Wireless 3945BG Network Connection- Intel(R) PRO/Wireless 3945ABG Network Connection- Intel(R) PRO/Wireless 2915ABG Network Connection- Intel(R) PRO/Wireless 2200BG Network Connection

5. Click the Driver tab. The version and date of the driver are displayed.

[Package]

1. Click Start, then click Control Panel.2. Click Add or Remove programs.3. Select Intel(R) PROSet/Wireless WIFI Software.4. Click "Click here for support information". The Version will be displayed.

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------NOTES

- Make sure that the following driver prerequisite were installed on your systembefore installing this driver:- MSXML6.0 Parser or higher- Windows Installer 3.14 or higher

(Download installer from http://www.microsoft.com)

- If you use ThinkVantage Access Connections, the following software must beinstalled.- ThinkVantage Access Connections for Windows XP/2000

version 5.21 or higher- ThinkPad Power Management Driver for Windows 98 SE/Me/2000/XP/Vista

version 1.51 or higherorThinkPad Power Management Driver for SL Seriesversion 1.44 or higher

- ThinkPad Hotkey Features for Windows 98/98 SE/Me/NT 4.0/2000/XP

version 1.24.0603 or higherorHotkey Features for Windows Vista/XP/2000

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version 2.09.0002 or higher(Note: Refer to each Hotkey package for which version to use.)

- If you currently use IEEE 802.1x authentication on Windows XP Service Pack 1and do not use WPA encryption, Lenovo recommends you to uninstall Q826942 (WPASupplicant update rollup package in Windows XP) and Q815485 (WPA WirelessSecurity 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 forthis rollup package.

- You may need to re-enter security information after updating the Wireless LANdriver.

- If you use Single Sign-On with the following authentications, ThinkVantageAccess Connections version 4.22 or higher is needed.- LEAP on Windows XP

- [Specification changes] 2200BG/2915ABG Network Connection will report lowersignal strength than with previous driver versions. Because the 2200BG/2915ABGmethodology was changed to be more accurate and responsive, similar to the

3945BG/3945ABG. However, wireless network performance and functions are notaffected at all by this change.

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

Note:- If your computer runs satisfactorily now, it may not be necessary to updatethe software. To determine if you should update the software, refer to theVersion Information section.

Manual Install

This section assumes to use Internet Explorer and Explorer.

Downloading files1. Click once on the underlined file name with the left mouse button. Once

this is done, a pop-up window will appear.2. In this pop-up window, choose (using the left mouse button) the directory

you would like to download the file to and click the "Save" button.A different window will appear and the download will begin and completewithout your assistance.

3. Once the download has completed, there may or may not be a message stating

that the download completed successfully.4. After being downloaded, the file will need to be extracted.

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Extracting files5. Locate the directory where the file was downloaded.6. Locate the file that was just downloaded and double click it using the left

mouse button.7. The file will begin to extract in the directory where the downloaded file

is located.

Install files8. Make sure to be logged on with administrative privileges.9. Open an Explorer and locate the directory where the files were extracted.10. Double-click Autorun.EXE.11. Follow the instructions on the screen.

Note:If you use ThinkVantage Access Connections, Intel PROSet/Wireless componentneeds to be installed as pre-selected during the above procedure.

12. Restart the computer.

Finally delete the file saved in the step 2.

Unattended Install

This is for system administrators' use only.

- Refer to the Manual Install section, and download and expand the files.- At the command line, execute Autorun.EXE with the /QN option.Example: C:\DRIVERS\WIN\WLANINT\Autorun /QN

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------UNINSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

Note:If winlogon.exe error or any problem occurs after uninstalling the software,re-install any version of the software for problem solving.

Manual Uninstall

1. Make sure to be logged on with administrative privileges.2. Click Start, select Settings, then click Control Panel.3. Double-click Add/Remove Programs.4. Double-click Intel(R) PROSet/Wireless WiFi Software.5. Click Next, select Remove, and then follow the instructions.

Or

1. Make sure to be logged on with administrative privileges.2. Click Start, then click Run.3. In the run dialog window, type C:\DRIVERS\WIN\WLANINT\Autorun.EXE and click

OK to start the installation process. If you have extracted the files to adifferent location, specify this location instead.

4. Click Next, select Remove, and then follow the instructions.

Manual Unattended Uninstall

This is for system administrators' use only.

- Refer to the Manual Install section, and download and expand the files.

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- At the command line, execute Autorun.EXE with the /QUIET /UNINSTALL option.Example: C:\DRIVERS\WIN\WLANINT\Autorun /QUIET /UNINSTALL

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------KNOWN ISSUES AND SOLUTIONS

- ThinkVantage Access Connections will not work if Windows XP Software NetworkBridge connection is created.To recover the ThinkVantage Access Connections function:1. Start Windows XP and logon with administrative privileges.2. Click Start, select Settings, click Control Panel, then click Network

Connections.3. Confirm that the following Device Name belongs to "Network Bridge".

Intel(R) WiFi Link 5100Intel(R) WiFi Link 5150Intel(R) WiFi Link 5300Intel(R) WiFi Link 5350Intel(R) Wireless WiFi Link 4965AG

Intel(R) Wireless WiFi Link 4965AGNIntel(R) PRO/Wireless 3945BG Network ConnectionIntel(R) PRO/Wireless 3945ABG Network ConnectionIntel(R) PRO/Wireless 2915ABG Network ConnectionIntel(R) PRO/Wireless 2200BG Network Connection

4. Right-click its "Name" (Wireless Network Connection).5. Click Remove from Bridge.6. Confirm that it belongs to "LAN or High-Speed Internet."7. Right-click its "Name" again and click Properties.8. The Wireless Network connection Properties tab will open and under the

General tab, Check at "WLAN Transport".9. Restart the system.

- Installing and deleting server/client certificate may not take effectimmediately. To recover, restart the system.

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------VERSION INFORMATION

The following versions have been released to date. Access Connections for eachof those versions are also available.

Where: 5000: Intel WiFi Link 5100/5150/5300/53504965: Intel Wireless WiFi Link 4965AG/4965AGN3945: Intel PRO/Wireless 3945BG/3945ABG Network Connection2915: Intel PRO/Wireless 2915ABG Network Connection2200: Intel PRO/Wireless 2200BG Network Connection

Driver Access Connections-------------- ------------------5000/4965/3945 5000/4965/3945

Package Build ID 2915/2200 2915/2200 Rev. Issue Date------------ -------- -------------- ------------------ ---- ------------12.04.0000 6HWC05WW 12.4.0.21 5.21 or higher 03 2009/09/11

9.0.4.39 5.0 or higher12.04.0000 6HWC05WW 12.4.0.21 5.21 or higher 02 2009/06/11

9.0.4.39 5.0 or higher

12.04.0000 6HWC05WW 12.4.0.21 5.21 or higher 01 2009/04/039.0.4.39 5.0 or higher

12.02.1000 7VWC53WW 12.2.1.2 5.21 or higher 01 2009/03/23

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9.0.4.39 5.0 or higher12.01.1000 7VWC23WW 12.1.0.14 5.1 or higher 01 2008/11/18

9.0.4.39 5.0 or higher12.01.1000 7VWC23WW 12.1.0.14 5.1 or higher 14th release

9.0.4.39 5.0 or higher12.00.4000 7VWC15WW 12.0.0.82 5.0 or higher 13th release

9.0.4.39 5.0 or higher

12.00.1000 7VWC11WW 12.0.0.75 5.0 or higher 12th release9.0.4.39 5.0 or higher

11.05.0 API 7KWC50WW 11.5.0.36 4.40 or higher 11th release9.0.4.37 4.40 or higher




10.5.3.1 API 7AWC26WW 10.5.1.89 4.22 or higher 7th release9.0.4.33 4.22 or higher

10.5.1.0 API 7AWC24WW 10.5.1.72 4.22 or higher 6th release9.0.4.26 4.22 or higher10.5.0.0 API 7AWC23WW 10.5.1.68 4.11 or higher 5th release

9.0.4.17 4.12 or higher10.5.0.0 API 7AWC22WW 10.5.1.59 4.11 or higher 4th release

9.0.4.17 4.12 or higher10.1.1.3 API 7AWC16WW 10.1.1.3 4.11 or higher 3rd release

9.0.4.13 4.12 or higher10.1.1.3 7AWC15WW 10.1.1.3 4.11 or higher 2nd release

(None) (None)10.1.0.13 7AWC09WW 10.1.0.13 4.11 or higher 1st release

(None) (None)

Note: Revision number (Rev.) is for administrative purpose of this READMEdocument and is not related to software version. There is no need toupgrade this software when the revision number changes.

To check the version of software, refer to the Determining which version isinstalled section.

Summary of Changes

Where: < > Package version number( ) Build ID for administrative purpose[Important] Important update(New) New function or enhancement(Fix) Correction to existing function

<12.04.0000> (6HWC05WW)- (New) Added support for ThinkPad L410,L510,SL410,SL510.- (New) Added support for Intel WiFi Link 5150 adapter card.

<12.04.0000> (6HWC05WW)- (New) Added support for ThinkPad T400s.

<12.04.0000> (6HWC05WW)- (Fix) Fixed an issue where connection randomly dropped.

<12.02.1000> (7VWC53WW)- (Fix) Fixed an issue where PEAP-GTC connection might fail.

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<12.01.1000> (7VWC23WW)- (New) Support for ThinkPad W700ds (added).- (New) Support for Intel WiFi Link 5350 adapter card.

<12.00.4000> (7VWC15WW)- (New) Support for ThinkPad R400,R500,T400,T500,W500,X200.

- (New) Support for ThinkPad W700,X301 (added).- (New) Support for ThinkPad X200s,X200 Tablet (added).

<12.00.1000> (7VWC11WW)- [Important]

Support for Windows 2000 was terminated. On Windows 2000, use theprevious version, 11.05.0 API (7KWC50WW).

- (New) Support for ThinkPad SL300,SL400,SL500.- (New) Support for CCX-4.

<11.05.0 API> (7KWC50WW)- (New) Support for ThinkPad X300 (added).

- (Fix) (3945BG/3945ABG only) The following error occurs when connecting to theAccess Point with the WEP 64-bit encryption security via the DeviceManager on Windows 2000."mmc.exe has generated errors and will be closed by windows. ..."

- (Fix) (3945BG/3945ABG only) Scan list does not show all Access Points.- (Fix) EAP-FAST authentication fails when PAC is updated.

<11.01.0 API> (7KWC27WW)- (New) Support for IEEE 802.11n Draft 2.0- (Fix) Connection may drop when PSK (Pre Shared Key) mode is used.

<11.01.0 API> (7KWC26WW)Hint:

If you are using 7KWC25WW, you have no need to apply this version.

- (New) Support for ThinkPad R61e/R61i/T61p/Reserve Edition (added).- (Fix) Extracting files twice will cause extraction failure with the error

message;C:\DRIVERS\WIN\WLANINT2\XP\Apps\x32\Thumb.dbAccess denied

<11.01.0 API> (7KWC25WW)- (New) Support for Intel Wireless WiFi Link 4965AG/4965AGN.- (New) Support for ThinkPad R61/T61/X61/X61s/X61 Tablet.- (New) Support for ThinkVantage Access Connections 4.40.

<10.5.3.1 API> (7AWC26WW)- (Fix) (3945ABG/3945BG only) NMI parity error with the blue screen may occur

and then the computer hangs.

<10.5.1.0 API> (7AWC24WW)- (Fix) Windows XP SP2 upgrade stops response.- (Fix) (3945ABG only) EAP-FAST CCX V3 PAC pops up for every restart on Windows

XP.

[Specification changes]- 2200BG/2915ABG Network Connection will report lower signal strength than withprevious driver versions. Because the 2200BG/2915ABG methodology was changed

to be more accurate and responsive, similar to the 3945BG/3945ABG. However,wireless network performance and functions are not affected at all by thischange.

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[Update information] New!!The known limitations below can be resolved with using ThinkVantage AccessConnections version 4.22 or higher.

[Known limitations]- Wireless Network Connection fails if ThinkVantage Access Connections Single

Sign On profile is used for Windows Domain Logon under:- Windows XP for LEAP- Windows 2000 for LEAP, EAP-TLS, PEAP-CHAPLenovo is working to investigate this problem with Intel.

<10.5.0.0 API> (7AWC23WW)- (Fix) Intermittent network disconnection (3945BG/ABG only).


[Known limitations]- Wireless Network Connection fails if ThinkVantage Access Connections SingleSign On profile is used for Windows Domain Logon under:- Windows XP for LEAP- Windows 2000 for LEAP, EAP-TLS, PEAP-CHAPLenovo is working to investigate this problem with Intel.

<10.5.0.0 API> (7AWC22WW)- [Important] A security vulnerability, that could lead to remote execution.- [Important] A security vulnerability, that Wireless network security

information could be obtained.

For the detailed information about the security vulnerability, refer to the

following Intel Web site.http://support.intel.com/support/wireless/wlan/sb/CS-023068.htm


[Known limitations]- Wireless Network Connection fails if ThinkVantage Access Connections SingleSign On profile is used for Windows Domain Logon under:- Windows XP for LEAP- Windows 2000 for LEAP, EAP-TLS, PEAP-CHAPLenovo is working to investigate this problem with Intel.

<10.1.1.3 API> (7AWC16WW)Hint:If you are using the following cards, you have no need to apply this versionbecause the Wireless LAN driver files for the cards are not changed in thisversion.- Intel PRO/Wireless 3945BG Network Connection- Intel PRO/Wireless 3945ABG Network Connection

- (New) Added support for the following Wireless LAN adapters.- Intel PRO/Wireless 2915ABG Network Connection- Intel PRO/Wireless 2200BG Network Connection

Note: ThinkVantage Access Connections must be ver. 4.12 or higher tosupport these cards.

- (New) Added support for ThinkPad Z61p.

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<10.1.1.3> (7AWC15WW)- (New) Support for ThinkPad R60, R60e, Z61e, Z61m, Z61t.- (New) Support for ThinkVantage Access Connections 4.12.- (Fix) No display version in Add/Remove Programs 'Support Info'.- (Fix) PC Doctor Network Link test at Windows shows blue screen.- (Fix) EAP-FAST with manual PAC fails to connect.

- (Fix) Driver is not correctly installed when PATH environment variable lengthis over 530 characters.

- (Fix) Advanced settings in Device Manager are not preserved across driverupdate.

- (Fix) Cannot connect easily if AP is set to near.- (Fix) Signal strength changes rapidly.- (Fix) Intermittent suspend/resume issue.

<10.1.0.13> (7AWC09WW)- (New) Support for ThinkPad T60, T60p, X60, X60s.- (New) Support for ThinkVantage Access Connections 4.11.

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------REFERENCE INFORMATION (OLD PACKAGES)

The following versions had been released for each adapter card before packageintegration.

Intel PRO/Wireless 2915ABG, Network Connection Software-------------------------------------------------------

Version Build ID Release-------- -------- -------

9.0.4.8 1YWC54WW 5th9.0.2.31 1YWC38WW 4th9.0.2.25 1YWC36WW 3rd9.0.1.21 1YWC25WW 2nd9.0.1.13 1YWC17WW Initial

Summary of Changes

Where: < > Version number( ) Build ID for administrative purpose[Important] Important update(New) New function or enhancement(Fix) Correction to existing function

<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. Thereis no need to apply this release if you already have the Wireless LANdriver version 9.0.4.8 installed without problems.

<9.0.2.31> (1YWC38WW)- (Fix) Connection speed fluctuates and disconnects.

- (New) Support for ThinkPad Z60m.

<9.0.2.25> (1YWC36WW)

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- (New) Support for ThinkPad X41 Tablet.

<9.0.1.21 - 1YWC25WW>- (New) Support for Intel PRO/Wireless 2200BG Network Connection.- (Fix) Not roaming to the nearest Access Point.- (Fix) EAP-FAST connection problems.- (New) Support for ThinkPad X32/X41.

<9.0.1.13> (1YWC17WW)- (New) Support for ThinkPad T43/T43p/R52.

Intel PRO/Wireless 2200BG, Network Connection Software------------------------------------------------------

Version Build ID Release------------ -------- -------8.1.0.28 1VWC27WW 4th8.1.0.25 1VWC23WW 3rd

8.0.12.20000 1VWC14WW 2nd8.0.12.20000 1VWC11WW Initial

Summary of Changes

Where: < > Version number( ) Build ID for administrative purpose[Important] Important update(New) New function or enhancement(Fix) Correction to existing function

<8.1.0.28> (1VWC27WW)

- (New) Support for Access Connections ver.3.52 and higher.- (New) Support for ThinkPad T43/T43p/R52.- (Fix) Data reception failure may occur after resuming normal operation from

suspend or hibernation mode.

<8.1.0.25> (1VWC23WW)- (New) Support for ThinkPad R50e.- (Fix) System crash or hangup during WPA-PSK connection.- (Fix) Communication performance is improved.

<8.0.12.20000> (1VWC14WW)- (New) Support for EAP-TTLS.- (New) Support for PEAP-GTC.- (New) Support for Single Sign On(LEAP,EAP-TTLS,PEAP-MSCHAPV2).- (New) Support for ThinkPad T42/T42p.

<8.0.12.20000> (1VWC11WW)- (New) Support for ThinkPad R50/R50p/R51/T40/T40p/T41/T41p/X31/X40.

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------TRADEMARKS

* Lenovo, ThinkPad and ThinkVantage are registered trademarks of Lenovo.* Access Connections is a trademark of Lenovo.

* Intel is a registered trademark of Intel Corporation.* Microsoft, Windows and Windows Vista are registered trademarks of Microsoft

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