Wednesday, November 19, 2008

Intel Wireless WiFi for Windows Vista 32-bit

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Software Name      Intel Wireless LAN (11abgn, abg, bg)

Support models     ThinkPad R400
                   ThinkPad R500
                   ThinkPad T400
                   ThinkPad T500
                   ThinkPad W500
                   ThinkPad W700
                   ThinkPad X200, X200s, X200 Tablet
                   ThinkPad X300, X301

                   ThinkPad SL300
                   ThinkPad SL400
                   ThinkPad SL500

                   ThinkPad R50,R50e,R50p,R51,R51e,R52
                   ThinkPad R60,R60e,R61,R61e,R61i
                   ThinkPad T40,T40p,T41,T41p,T42,T42p,T43,T43p
                   ThinkPad T60,T60p,T61,T61p
                   ThinkPad X31,X32
                   ThinkPad X40,X41,X41 Tablet
                   ThinkPad X60,X60s,X60 Tablet,X61,X61s,X61 Tablet
                   ThinkPad Z60m,Z61e,Z61m,Z61p,Z61t
                   ThinkPad Reserve Edition

Operating Systems  Microsoft Windows Vista  32-bit, 64-bit SP1

                   Refer to marketing materials to find out what
                   computer models support which Operating Systems.

Version            12.00.4000 (Package)
                   - 12.0.0.82
                     for Intel WiFi Link 5100
                         Intel WiFi Link 5300
                   - 12.0.0.82
                     for Intel Wireless WiFi Link 4965AG
                         Intel Wireless WiFi Link 4965AGN
                   - 12.0.0.82
                     for Intel PRO/Wireless 3945BG Network Connection
                         Intel PRO/Wireless 3945ABG Network Connection

Issue date         July 29, 2008

Support devices    Intel WiFi Link 5100
                   Intel WiFi Link 5300
                   Intel Wireless WiFi Link 4965AG
                   Intel Wireless WiFi Link 4965AGN
                   Intel PRO/Wireless 3945BG Network Connection
                   Intel PRO/Wireless 3945ABG Network Connection

Note:
- The following adapters are no longer supported.
  - Intel PRO/Wireless 2915ABG Network Connection
  - Intel PRO/Wireless 2200BG Network Connection
  They are supported with the old version, 11.05.0 API (7KWV50WW).


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WHAT THIS PACKAGE DOES

  This package installs the software (Wireless LAN driver and Utility)
  to enable the following adapter cards.

  - Intel WiFi Link 5100
  - Intel WiFi Link 5300
  - Intel Wireless WiFi Link 4965AG
  - Intel Wireless WiFi Link 4965AGN
  - Intel PRO/Wireless 3945BG Network Connection
  - Intel PRO/Wireless 3945ABG Network Connection

  Note:
  The following adapters are no longer supported.
  - Intel PRO/Wireless 2915ABG Network Connection
  - Intel PRO/Wireless 2200BG Network Connection
  They are supported with the old version, 11.05.0 API (7KWV50WW).

  Refer to marketing materials to find out what computer models
  support which adapter cards.

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

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


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CHANGES IN THIS RELEASE
  Version 12.00.4000  (Package)
          12.0.0.82   (5100/5300)
          12.0.0.82   (4965AG/4965AGN)
          12.0.0.82   (3945BG/3945ABG)

[Important updates]
  Nothing.

[New functions or enhancements]
- Support for ThinkPad R400,R500,T400,T500,W500,X200.
- Support for ThinkPad W700,X301 (added).
- Support for ThinkPad X200s,X200 Tablet (added).

[Problem fixes]
- Ping failure upon reboot.


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DETERMINING WHICH VERSION IS INSTALLED

  1. Click Start, then click Control Panel.
  2. Click System and Maintenance.
  3. Click System. From the left pane, click Device Manager.
  4. Click Network adapters.
  5. Double-click Intel(R) PRO Wireless WIFI Software.
  6. Click the Driver tab.  The driver version will be displayed.


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NOTES

1. If you use ThinkVantage Access Connections, the following software
   must be installed.
   - ThinkVantage Access Connections for Windows Vista
       version 5.0 or higher
   - Lenovo System Interface Driver for Windows Vista
       version 1.00.0702 or higher
   - ThinkPad Power Management Driver for Windows 98 SE/Me/2000/XP/
     Vista
       version 1.45 or higher
     or
     ThinkPad Power Management Driver for SL Series
       version 1.44 or higher
   - ThinkPad Hotkey Features for Windows 98/98 SE/Me/NT 4.0/2000/XP
       version 1.24.0603 or higher
     or
     Hotkey Features for Windows Vista/XP/2000
       version 2.08.2008 or higher
     (Note: Refer to each Hotkey package for which version to use.)

2. You may need to re-enter security information after updating the
   Wireless LAN driver.

3. Before installing this software, you should install Windows Vista
   fix module KB932063. The detail information and how to obtain the
   KB932063 module is located in the following Microsoft's site.
     http://support.microsoft.com/kb/932063/en-us

   To verify if the KB932063 module is installed properly,
   1. Click Start, then click Control Panel.
   2. Find 'Programs and Features' and click. If this option does not
      exist on the window, choose Classic View to find it.
   3. On 'Tasks' pane, click on "View installed updates".
   4. Verify that KB932063 is included in the list of installed
      updates.


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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

Notes:
- If your computer runs satisfactorily now, it may not be necessary to
  update the software. To determine if you should update the software,
  refer to the Version Information section.
- Before installing this software, you should install Windows Vista
  fix module KB932063. Refer to the item 3 of NOTES section for the
  detail information.


Manual Install

  1. Start Windows Vista and logon with administrative privileges.
  2. Double-click the driver package to extract it to your hard drive.
     (Please follow default extraction settings.)
  3. Click Start, select All Programs, select Accessories, then
     click Run...
  4. Specify C:\DRIVERS\WIN\WLANINT\Autorun.EXE and click OK.
  5. Follow the instructions on the screen.
  6. Restart the computer.


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.EXE /QN


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UNINSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS


Manual Uninstall

  1. Make sure to be logged on with administrative privileges.
  2. Click Start and select Control Panel
  3. Under Programs, click Uninstall Programs
  4. Double click Intel(R) PROSet/Wireless WiFi Software.
  6. Click Next, select Remove, and then follow the instructions.
  7. Restart system.


Manual Unattended Uninstall

  This is for system administrators' use only.

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


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VERSION INFORMATION

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

  Where: 5000: Intel WiFi Link 5100/5300
         4965: Intel Wireless WiFi Link 4965AG/4965AGN
         3945: Intel PRO/Wireless 3945BG/3945ABG Network Connection
         2915: Intel PRO/Wireless 2915ABG Network Connection
         2200: Intel PRO/Wireless 2200BG Network Connection

                                   Driver          Access Connections
                                   Version         Version
                                   --------------  ------------------
  Package       Build ID  Release  5000/4965/3945  5000/4965/3945
  Version                          2915/2200       2915/2200
  ------------  --------  -------  --------------  ------------------
  12.00.4000    7VWV15WW  7th      12.0.0.82       5.0 or higher
                                     -----             -----
  12.00.1000(*2)7VWV11WW  6th      12.0.0.75       5.0 or higher
                                     -----             -----
  11.05.0 API   7KWV51WW  5th      11.5.1.8        4.40 or higher
                                   9.1.1.15(*1)    4.40 or higher
  11.05.0 API   7KWV50WW  4th      11.5.0.36       4.40 or higher
                                   9.1.2.10        4.40 or higher
  11.01.1 API   7KWV24WW  3rd      11.1.1.16       4.40 or higher
                                   9.1.1.15        4.40 or higher
  11.01.1 API   7KWV23WW  2nd      11.1.1.11       4.40 or higher
                                   9.1.1.15        4.40 or higher
  10.6.0.46     7AWV05WW  Initial  10.6.0.46       4.30 or higher
                                   9.1.0.115       4.30 or higher

  Note:
  (*1) Driver for 2915ABG/2200BG reverted from 9.1.2.10 to 9.1.1.15.
  (*2) 2915ABG/2200BG adapters no longer supported.

  To check the version of software, refer to the Determining which
  version is installed 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

<12.00.4000> (7VWV15WW)
 - (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> (7VWV11WW)
 - [Important]
         The following adapters are no longer supported.
         - Intel PRO/Wireless 2915ABG Network Connection
         - Intel PRO/Wireless 2200BG Network Connection
         They are supported with the previous version, 11.05.0 API
         (7KWV50WW).
 - (New) Support for ThinkPad SL300,SL400,SL500.
 - (New) Support for CCX-4.

<11.05.0 API> (7KWV51WW)
 - (New) Support for ThinkPad X300.
 - (Fix) Association fails if AP MAC address is specified in profile.
 - (Fix) It takes longer time to enter OS when Dual Core is disabled
         in BIOS.
 - (Fix) BSOD may occur when attempting to connect to Ad Hoc network
         (2915ABG/2200BG only).
 - (Fix) May not connect when booting with Wireless Radio Switch
         (2915ABG/2200BG only).

<11.05.0 API> (7KWV50WW)
 - (New) Support for CCXv4 (4965AG/4965AGN/3945BG/3945ABG only).
 - (Fix) Auto-connect failure when switching from ethernet to Wireless
         LAN.

<11.01.1 API> (7KWV24WW)
 - (New) Support for IEEE 802.11n Draft 2.0 on 4965AGN cards.
 - (Fix) Adhoc speed show 0Mbps on 4965AG/4965AGN/3945BG/3945ABG cards.

<11.01.1 API> (7KWV23WW)
 - (New) Support for Intel Wireless WiFi Link 4965AG/4965AGN.
 - (New) Support for ThinkPad R61/R61e/R61i/T61/T61p/X61/X61s/
         X61 Tablet.
 - (New) Support for ThinkPad Reserve Edition.
 - (New) Support for ThinkVantage Access Connections 4.40.

<10.6.0.46> (7AWV05WW)
 - (New) Initial release.


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

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

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