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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, W700ds
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 XP Home Edition, Professional
Microsoft Windows XP Tablet PC Edition 2005
Refer to marketing materials to find out what
computer models support which Operating Systems(*1).
Version 12.01.1000 (Package)
- 12.1.0.14
for Intel WiFi Link 5100
Intel WiFi Link 5300
Intel WiFi Link 5350
- 12.1.0.14
for Intel Wireless WiFi Link 4965AG
Intel Wireless WiFi Link 4965AGN
- 12.1.0.14
for Intel PRO/Wireless 3945BG Network Connection
Intel PRO/Wireless 3945ABG Network Connection
- 9.0.4.39
for Intel PRO/Wireless 2915ABG Network Connection
Intel PRO/Wireless 2200BG Network Connection
Support devices Intel WiFi Link 5100
Intel WiFi Link 5300
Intel WiFi Link 5350
Intel Wireless WiFi Link 4965AG
Intel Wireless WiFi Link 4965AGN
Intel PRO/Wireless 3945BG Network Connection
Intel PRO/Wireless 3945ABG Network Connection
Intel PRO/Wireless 2915ABG Network Connection
Intel PRO/Wireless 2200BG Network Connection
Note:
*1: Support for Windows 2000 was terminated. On Windows 2000, use the
old version, 11.05.0 API (7KWC50WW).
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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 WiFi Link 5350
- Intel Wireless WiFi Link 4965AG
- Intel Wireless WiFi Link 4965AGN
- Intel PRO/Wireless 3945BG Network Connection
- Intel PRO/Wireless 3945ABG Network Connection
- Intel PRO/Wireless 2915ABG Network Connection
- Intel PRO/Wireless 2200BG Network Connection
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 12.01.1000 (Package)
12.1.0.14 (5100/5300/5350)
12.1.0.14 (4965AG/4965AGN)
12.1.0.14 (3945BG/3945ABG)
9.0.4.39 (2915ABG/2200BG)
[Important updates]
Nothing.
[New functions or enhancements]
- Support for ThinkPad W700ds (added).
- Support for Intel WiFi Link 5350 adapter card.
[Problem fixes]
Nothing.
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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. If either of the following adapters are there, right-click it and
then click the Driver tab.
- Intel(R) WiFi Link 5100
- 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
The version and date of the driver are displayed, then exit.
[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.
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NOTES
1. Make sure that the following driver prerequisite were installed on
your system before installing this driver:
- MSXML6.0 Parser or higher
- Windows Installer 3.14 or higher
(Download installer from http://www.microsoft.com)
2. If you use ThinkVantage Access Connections, the following software
must be installed.
- ThinkVantage Access Connections for Windows XP/2000
version 5.1 or higher
- ThinkPad Power Management Driver for Windows 98 SE/Me/2000/XP/
Vista
version 1.51 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 2.09.0002 or higher
(Note: Refer to each Hotkey package for which version to use.)
3. If you currently use IEEE 802.1x authentication on Windows XP
Service Pack 1 and do not use WPA encryption, Lenovo recommends you
to 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.
4. You may need to re-enter security information after updating the
Wireless LAN driver.
5. If you use Single Sign-On with the following authentications,
ThinkVantage Access Connections version 4.22 or higher is needed.
- LEAP on Windows XP
- LEAP, EAP-TLS and PEAP-CHAP on Windows 2000
6. [Specification changes] 2200BG/2915ABG Network Connection will
report lower signal strength than with previous 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 this change.
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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.
- Make sure that the following driver prerequisite were installed on
your system before installing this driver:
- MSXML6.0 Parser or higher
- Windows Installer 3.14 or higher
(Download installer from http://www.microsoft.com)
Manual Install
This section assumes to use Internet Explorer and Explorer.
Downloading files
1. 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 complete without 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.
Extracting files
5. 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 files
8. 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
component needs 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.EXE /QN
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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 a different 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.
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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KNOWN ISSUES AND SOLUTIONS
1. ThinkVantage Access Connections will not work if Windows XP
Software Network Bridge connection is created.
To recover the ThinkVantage 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) WiFi Link 5100
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
1-4. Right-click 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 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.
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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 5100/5300/5350
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
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Package 5000/4965/3945 5000/4965/3945
Version Build ID Rev. Issue Date 2915/2200 2915/2200
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12.01.1000 7VWC23WW 01 2008/11/18 12.1.0.14 5.1 or higher
9.0.4.39 5.0 or higher
12.01.1000 7VWC23WW 14th release 12.1.0.14 5.1 or higher
9.0.4.39 5.0 or higher
12.00.4000 7VWC15WW 13th release 12.0.0.82 5.0 or higher
9.0.4.39 5.0 or higher
12.00.1000 7VWC11WW 12th release 12.0.0.75 5.0 or higher
9.0.4.39 5.0 or higher
11.05.0 API 7KWC50WW 11th release 11.5.0.36 4.40 or higher
9.0.4.37 4.40 or higher
11.01.0 API 7KWC27WW 10th release 11.1.1.16 4.40 or higher
9.0.4.36 4.40 or higher
11.01.0 API 7KWC26WW 9th release 11.1.1.11 4.40 or higher
9.0.4.36 4.40 or higher
11.01.0 API 7KWC25WW 8th release 11.1.1.11 4.40 or higher
9.0.4.36 4.40 or higher
10.5.3.1 API 7AWC26WW 7th release 10.5.1.89 4.22 or higher
9.0.4.33 4.22 or higher
10.5.1.0 API 7AWC24WW 6th release 10.5.1.72 4.22 or higher
9.0.4.26 4.22 or higher
10.5.0.0 API 7AWC23WW 5th release 10.5.1.68 4.11 or higher
9.0.4.17 4.12 or higher
10.5.0.0 API 7AWC22WW 4th release 10.5.1.59 4.11 or higher
9.0.4.17 4.12 or higher
10.1.1.3 API 7AWC16WW 3rd release 10.1.1.3 4.11 or higher
9.0.4.13 4.12 or higher
10.1.1.3 7AWC15WW 2nd release 10.1.1.3 4.11 or higher
(None) (None)
10.1.0.13 7AWC09WW 1st release 10.1.0.13 4.11 or higher
(None) (None)
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
<12.01.1000> (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
the previous 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 the Access Point with the WEP 64-bit encryption
security via the Device Manager 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.db
Access 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 with previous 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 this change.
[Update information] New!!
The known limitations below can be resolved with using ThinkVantage
Access Connections 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-CHAP
Lenovo is working to investigate this problem with Intel.
<10.5.0.0 API> (7AWC23WW)
- (Fix) Intermittent network disconnection (3945BG/ABG only).
[Update information] New!!
The known limitations below can be resolved with using ThinkVantage
Access Connections 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-CHAP
Lenovo 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
[Update information] New!!
The known limitations below can be resolved with using ThinkVantage
Access Connections 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-CHAP
Lenovo 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
version because the Wireless LAN driver files for the cards are not
changed in this version.
- 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 to support these cards.
- (New) Added support for ThinkPad Z61p
<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 length is over 530 characters.
- (Fix) Advanced settings in Device Manager are not preserved across
driver update.
- (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.
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REFERENCE INFORMATION (OLD PACKAGES)
The following versions had been released for each adapter card
before package integration.
Intel PRO/Wireless 2915ABG, Network Connection Software
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Version Build ID Release
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9.0.4.8 1YWC54WW 5th
9.0.2.31 1YWC38WW 4th
9.0.2.25 1YWC36WW 3rd
9.0.1.21 1YWC25WW 2nd
9.0.1.13 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. There is no need to apply this release if you
already have the Wireless LAN driver 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)
- (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
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Version Build ID Release
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8.1.0.28 1VWC27WW 4th
8.1.0.25 1VWC23WW 3rd
8.0.12.20000 1VWC14WW 2nd
8.0.12.20000 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.
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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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