ThinkVantage Access Connections

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Software Name      ThinkVantage Access Connections

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 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,Z60t,Z61e,Z61m,Z61p,Z61t
                   ThinkPad Reserve Edition

                   Lenovo 3000 C200
                   Lenovo 3000 N100,N200
                   Lenovo 3000 V100,V200

Operating Systems  Microsoft Windows Vista  32-bit(*1), 64-bit(*1)

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

Version            5.12


(Note)
*1: With Service Pack 1 installed is recommended.


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WHAT THIS PACKAGE DOES

  ThinkVantage Access Connections is a connectivity assistant program
  for your ThinkPad computer. It enables you to quickly switch the
  network settings and Internet settings by selecting a location
  profile.

  You can define the network settings and Internet settings in the
  Location Profile for modem/wired LAN/Wireless LAN network devices,
  and then restore that profile whenever you need it. By switching the
  location profile, you can connect to the network instantly without
  reconfiguring your settings when you move from office to home or on
  the road.

  The following devices are supported.
  - Intel Wireless WiFi Link 5100
  - Intel Wireless WiFi Link 5300
  - Intel Wireless WiFi Link 5350
  - Intel Wireless WiFi Link 4965AGN
  - Intel Wireless WiFi Link 4965AG
  - Intel PRO/Wireless 3945ABG Network Connection
  - Intel PRO/Wireless 3945BG Network Connection
  - Intel PRO/Wireless 2915ABG Network Connection
  - Intel PRO/Wireless 2200BG Network Connection
  - IBM 11a/b/g Wireless LAN Mini PCI Adapter II
  - IBM 11b/g Wireless LAN Mini PCI adapter
  - ThinkPad 11a/b/g Wireless LAN Mini PCI Express Adapter
  - ThinkPad 11b/g Wireless LAN Mini PCI Express Adapter
  - ThinkPad 11a/b/g/n Wireless LAN MiniPCI Express Adapter
  - ThinkPad 11b/g/n Wireless LAN MiniPCI Express Adapter
  - Lenovo 11b/g Wireless LAN Mini PCI Express Adapter II
  - Broadcom 802.11b/g Wireless Network Adapter
  - Broadcom 802.11n Wireless Network Adapter
  - Sierra Wireless 1xEV-DO Network Adapter
  - Sierra Wireless HSDPA Network Adapter
  - Ericsson HSDPA Wireless WAN Adapter
  - Qualcomm UNDP Wireless WAN Adapter

  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.


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CHANGES IN THIS RELEASE
  Version 5.11 and 5.12

[Important updates]
  Nothing.

[New functions or enhancements]
- Support for connection to any open access points when SSID is set to
  ANY.

[Problem fixes]
- The location profile for USB Enhanced Dock with the USB Ethernet
  device attached may have no USB Ethernet device when switched to it.
- The Access Connections icon on the system tray displays
  "Disconnected" after switching from wired to wireless LAN.
- The location profile (*.loa) is not imported during installation of
  Access Connections.
- Edit control for Browser homepage is not shown in the Basic View
  mode screen on Japanese and Norwegian edition of Windows.
- Network settings defined in the location profile (.loa) are not
  applied to new location profiles.
- The Access Connections icon may disappear from task tray.
- WiMAX connection may fail when resuming normal operation from
  hibernation state.
- The Wi-Fi profile is still active after switching from a Wi-Fi
  profile to a wired LAN profile.


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DETERMINING WHICH VERSION IS INSTALLED

  1. Start the ThinkVantage Access Connections. The main screen will
     be displayed.
  2. In the menu bar, click Help, then click About Access Connections.
  3. The version will be displayed next to ThinkVantage Access
     Connections.


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NOTES

1. Before installing ThinkVantage Access Connections, it is required
   to install the following software.

   - 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 (except SL400/SL500)
       version 1.42 or higher.
   - Hotkey Features for Windows Vista/XP/2000
       version 2.08.2008 or higher.

  The following drivers are required for SL400/SL500.

   - ThinkPad Power Management Driver for SL Series
       version 1.44 or higher.
   - ATK Hotkey Driver for Windows XP/Vista32/Vista64
       version 0.00.04.0 or higher.

2. Update wireless LAN/WAN adapter software for each adapter, as
   follows.

   - IBM 11b/g Wireless LAN Mini PCI Adapter, or
     IBM 11a/b/g Wireless LAN Mini PCI Adapter II, or
     ThinkPad 11b/g Wireless LAN MiniPCI Express Adapter, or
     ThinkPad 11a/b/g Wireless LAN MiniPCI Express Adapter, or
     ThinkPad 11b/g/n Wireless LAN MiniPCI Express Adapter, or
     ThinkPad 11a/b/g/n Wireless LAN MiniPCI Express Adapter, or
     Lenovo 11b/g Wireless LAN MiniPCI Express Adapter II, or
     Lenovo 11b/g Wireless LAN Mini PCI Express Adapter III,
     ==> ThinkPad Wireless LAN (11a/b/g/n) for Windows Vista
         version 7.6.0.96 or higher.

   - Intel PRO/Wireless 2915ABG Network Connection, or
     Intel PRO/Wireless 2200BG Network Connection
     ==> Intel Wireless LAN (11a/b/g, 11b/g) for Windows Vista
         version 9.1.1.13 or higher.

   - Intel PRO/Wireless 3945BG/3945ABG Network Connection, or
     Intel Wireless WiFi Link 4965AG/4965AGN, or
     Intel Wireless WiFi Link 5100/5300, or
     Intel WiMAX/WiFi Link 5350
     ==> Intel Wireless LAN (11abgn, abg, bg) for Windows Vista
         version 12.1.0.14 or higher.
     ==> Intel WiMAX for Windows Vista
         version 3.57.3.45 or higher.

   - Broadcom Wireless LAN Adapter
     ==> Driver
         version 4.102.15.56 or higher.

   - Sierra Wireless EVDO Network Adapter for Verizon/Telus
     ==> ThinkPad EVDO Wireless WAN driver
         version 6.30.0.3 or higher.

   - Sierra Wireless HSDPA Network Adapter
     ==> ThinkPad HSDPA Wireless WAN driver for Vodafone/Cingular
         version 7.0.2.1300 or higher.

   - Ericsson HSDPA Wireless WAN Adapter
     ==> ThinkPad HSPA Wireless WAN Driver
         version 1.0.1046.216 or higher.

   - Qualcomm UNDP Wireless WAN Adapter
     ==> ThinkPad Wireless WAN (UNDP) Driver
         version 1.0.8 or higher.


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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

Note:
  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.


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.

  Installing
  1. Start Windows Vista and logon with administrative privileges.
  2. Double-click the driver package to extract it to your hard drive.
     The default location is C:\DRIVERS\VISTA\ACCON.
  3. Click Start, select All Programs, select Accessories, then click
     Run.
  4. Specify SETUP.EXE with the full path name where you extracted the
     package in the step 2, and click OK.
     Example: C:\DRIVERS\VISTA\ACCON\SETUP.EXE
  5. Follow the instructions on the screen.
  6. Click Finish to reboot the system and complete the installation.

  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 SETUP.EXE with
             /s /v"/qn REBOOT=ReallySuppress" options.
    Example: C:\DRIVERS\VISTA\ACCON\SETUP.EXE /s /v"/qn REBOOT=ReallySuppress"


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UNINSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

  Access Connections RemoveAC.exe Tool is a utility which can remove
  Access Connections 5.0 or higher if only the standard procedure
  (Programs and Features in Control Panel) fails to uninstall Access
  Connections. (Please refer to the procedure below on how to use this
  tool.)


 Standard Uninstallation Procedure (using Programs and Features in
 Control Panel)

  1. Start Windows and log on with the user ID authorized as an
     administrator for Windows Vista.
  2. Click Start, and select Control Panel.
  3. Click Programs.
  4. Click Uninstall a program under Programs and Features.
  5. Right-click ThinkVantage Access Connections, then select
     Uninstall.
  6. Click Continue if Windows needs your permission to continue.


 Advanced Procedure (using RemoveAC.exe Tool)

  1. Run command prompt with Administrative privileges.
  2. Locate the path to the folder where "RemoveAC.exe" is placed.
  3. Type "RemoveAC.exe" at the command prompt and press enter key.
  4. Click "Yes" when prompted for reboot.
 
  ==> Note: All profiles will be deleted if you use this tool.


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VERSION INFORMATION

  The following versions have been released to date.

  Version    Rev.  Issue Date
  -------    ----  ------------
  5.12       03    2008/12/09
  5.12       02    2008/12/09
  5.12       01    2008/11/18
  5.11             14th release
  5.10             13th release
  5.02             12th release
  5.01             11th release
  5.00             10th release
  4.52             9th release
  4.51             8th release
  4.50             7th release
  4.42             6th release
  4.41             5th release
  4.40             4th release
  4.31b            3rd release
  4.31             2nd release
  4.30             1st release

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


Summary of Changes

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

<5.12>
 - (Fix) The location profile for USB Enhanced Dock with the USB
         Ethernet device attached may have no USB Ethernet device when
         switched to it.
 - (Fix) The Access Connections icon on the system tray displays
         "Disconnected" after switching from wired to wireless LAN.
 - (Fix) The location profile (*.loa) is not imported during
         installation of Access Connections.
 - (Fix) Edit control for Browser homepage is not shown in the Basic
         View mode screen on Japanese and Norwegian edition of Windows.

<5.11>
 - (New) Support for connection to any open access points when SSID is
         set to ANY.
 - (Fix) Network settings defined in the location profile (.loa) are
         not applied to new location profiles.
 - (Fix) The Access Connections icon may disappear from task tray.
 - (Fix) WiMAX connection may fail when resuming normal operation from
         hibernation state.
 - (Fix) The Wi-Fi profile is still active after switching from a
         Wi-Fi profile to a wired LAN profile.

<5.10>
 - (New) Support for XOHM WiMAX Mobile Broadband Connect.
 - (New) Support for Swisscom, KPN and Vodafone ES as Wireless WAN
         service provider on Ericsson HSDPA Wireless adapter.
 - (New) Added the "Disable automatic profile creation" option in CCP
         setting, in order not to creating a default profile for
         Wireless WAN automatically.
 - (Fix) An application error occurs when Firefox is specified on Home
         Page or proxy configuration setting.
 - (Fix) Verizon International profile is not available with Qualcomm
         adapter. Only Verizon Wireless is available in the profile
         list.
 - (Fix) After entering PUK code for blocked SIM though Fn+F5 key
         operation, the following internal error may occur.
           "Internal error(Error code = 1). API failed."
 - (Fix) While connecting to a roaming network, if the Cancel button
         is clicked on roaming prompt, the incorrect diagnostic error,
         "Service provider not found" appears.

<5.02>
 - (Fix) A wrong Wireless LAN driver version is shown in ACWLicon.
 - (Fix) An application error occurs while editing profile.
 - (Fix) The Disconnect button is available in Find Wireless for
         standard user.
 - (Fix) Connecting with wireless WAN through Fn+F5 On Screen Menu
         takes time.
 - (Fix) An internal error may happen if a wrong PUK code is input.
 - (Fix) Proxy settings are not changed after auto switch of profile.
 - (Fix) Cancel on PIN prompt connects Wireless WAN after connected
         through Fn+F5 On Screen Menu.
 - (Fix) API failed with inactive SIM.
 - (Fix) 3 profiles are created by default with GR SIM.
 - (Fix) HSPA default profile fails to connect with GR SIM.
 - (Fix) An operator name under Tower becomes "Unknown" if KDDI is
         connected.
 - (Fix) The Connect button is grayed-out after resuming normal
         operation from standby mode with the KDDI adapter card.

<5.01>
 - (Fix) IEEE 802.1x properties page does not launch.
 - (Fix) "AT&&T" is shown instead of "AT&T".
 - (Fix) An error message appears when launch Global Setting on Danish
         OS.
 - (Fix) Wireless WAN is disconnected after connection.
 - (Fix) MBC software is not launched if click 'Repair' with expired
         Telenor SIM.

<5.00>
 - (New) ThinkPad HSPA/UNDP Wireless WAN adapter support.
 - (New) Access Connections Main panel's enhancement.
 - (New) "Access Connections Gadget" added.
 - (New) "Wake On LAN" feature supported.
 - (New) WLAN and WWAN radio can be turned on simultaneously.
 - (New) "Disable Ethernet adapter when Ethernet cable is unplugged"
         option added in Client Configuration Policy.
         (Removed from Global Settings)
 - (Fix) Roaming between "Home" and "Work" profile doesn't work well.
 - (Fix) "IEEE 802.1x authentication for Ethernet is not configured
         for this profile. Click OK to configure the settings"
         message when applying profile with default setting.
 - (Fix) Application error happens when creating 802.1x profile.
 - (Fix) Find WLAN and Fn+F5 does not work at first customer boot.
 - (Fix) Unable to connect EAP-TTLS after changing profile name.
 - (Fix) Deactivation of Verizon account cannot be detected.
 - (Fix) Signal strength of EVDO is not shown.
 - (Fix) ACWLIcon shows wrong security type for TTLS WL profile.
 - (Fix) WL mode is not displayed for 802.11n AP in Find WL Network.
 - (Fix) Popup for saving ethernet port doesn't come from 2nd time.
 - (Fix) "Enable automatic wireless radio control" option in
         Global setting was changed to "Allow the wireless LAN radio
          to be turned off when inactive".

   (*) This version is supported for only US/JP/SC/TC/KR/FR/GR/FR/IT
       languages.

<4.52>
 - (Fix) Copied 802.1x Wireless profile connection fails with the
         IBM/ThinkPad/Lenovo Wireless LAN adapters.
 - (Fix) 802.1x profile does not connect after exporting the
         IBM/ThinkPad/Lenovo Wireless LAN adapters profile.
 - (Fix) 802.1x profile isn't listed in location switch after export
         the IBM/ThinkPad/Lenovo Wireless LAN adapters profile.
 - (Fix) 802.1x profile doesn't connect after editing SSID with the
         IBM/ThinkPad/Lenovo Wireless LAN adapters.
 - (Fix) Unable to create 802.1x profile using Find Wireless with the
         IBM/ThinkPad/Lenovo Wireless LAN adapters.
 - (Fix) Wireless profile doesn't connect after converting from adhoc
         to 802.1x with the IBM/ThinkPad/Lenovo Wireless LAN adapters.
 - (Fix) Wrong German translation of error message.
 - (Fix) Wireless WAN connection fails after hibernation/wakeup with
         Telus2.

<4.51>
 - (Fix) 11g mode is shown in main panel even if AP is set to 11n mode
         (fixed with Windows Vista SP1).
 - (Fix) MIMO APs are not listed as 802.11n in Find Wireless Network
         (fixed with Windows Vista SP1).
 - (Fix) Dialog window appears when audit process.
 - (Fix) Skip 2nd Wireless LAN to Wireless WAN in location switching.
 - (Fix) Wireless WAN profile fails to connect Intermittently.
 - (Fix) Location switch doesn't save the preferred Wireless LAN
         profile.
 - (Fix) GDI+Window is shown in Taskbar when MBC is launched.
 - (Fix) Wireless profile isn't seen in Location switching when it is
         copied.
 - (Fix) Can't connect Wireless profile using Find Wireless when "Do
         not automatically include new wired/wireless profile in the
         roaming list" is enabled on the ADM server.
 - (Fix) Wireless driver version is not displayed in ACWLIcon and
         profile view.
 - (Fix) 802.1x auth properties is not launched with the IBM/ThinkPad/
         Lenovo Wireless LAN adapters.
 - (Fix) Wireless USB cannot be detected intermittently.

<4.50>
 - (New) Integration with AVAYA IP Softphone.
 - (New) Profile Aging feature.
 - (New) Ethernet Speed and Duplex setting.
 - (New) Wireless WAN PAP/CHAP authentication setting.
 - (New) Automatic reconnect VPN setting.
 - (New) "Override TCP/IP and DNS defaults" and "Do not automatically
         include wireless profiles without security in the roaming
         list" options in Client Configuration Policy settings.
 - (New) "Disable Ethernet adapter when Ethernet cable is unplugged"
         option in Global Settings.
 - (New) Roaming speed improvement.
 - (Fix) Static IP profile does not apply default gateway.
 - (Fix) Language for non-unicode programs in control panel is used in
         Access Connections.
 - (Fix) Connect Wireless WAN after Wireless LAN Switch OFF/ON takes 2
         attempts.
 - (Fix) Fn + F5 key function window is not displayed correctly in
         Norwegian.
 - (Fix) Connection log does not show any data while connected
         Wireless WAN by dial-up.
 - (Fix) User Data counters in Connection log is not correct, while
         connected by Wireless WAN.
 - (Fix) Connection details text file shows wrong SSID.
 - (Fix) All information is not displayed correctly in ACWL Icon on
         Windows Vista 64-bit.

<4.42>
 - (New) The warning message added to change from Tablet mode to
         Notebook mode for Wireless WAN better connectivity on
         ThinkPad X61 Tablet.
 - (Fix) Coexistence with ACM (AT&T communication manager).
 - (Fix) 'VPN' button overwrites the SSID and wireless mode field.
 - (Fix) Ethernet location switching can be disable even though admin
         tool specifies that user cannot change.
 - (Fix) Cannot create phone book entry with Wired Broadband profile.

<4.41>
 - (Fix) Shared-WEP profile does not connect.
 - (Fix) Access Connections fails to enable the wireless LAN adapter
         if disabled in the Device Manager.
 - (Fix) Access Connections profile shows wrong adapter status with
         wireless LAN disabled in the BIOS.
 - (Fix) H/W wireless radio status switch is not grayed-out when this
         switch is off on Lenovo 3000.

<4.40>
 - (New) Intel Wireless WiFi Link 496AG/AGN Adapter support.
 - (New) Lenovo 11b/g Wireless Mini PCI Express Adapter II support.
 - (New) Wireless WAN adapter (MC5725/MC8775) support.
 - (New) HSDPA Modem connection support.
 - (New) Improvement for the Main panel.
 - (New) Add new Client Configuration Policy settings.
 - (New) New graphics for Lenovo 3000 systems.
 - (New) Preferred connection for wireless LAN after suspend/resume.
 - (New) Auto Ethernet profile creation.
 - (New) Incorporate Active Directory deployed wireless LAN profile in
         Access Connections profile.
 - (New) WAN / wireless LAN exclusive radio control.
 - (New) WAN connection log.
 - (New) Add the menu to launch Network Magic for Lenovo 3000.
 - (New) Diagnostic error-code enhancement.
 - (New) Include Automatic Location Switching Options in distribution
         package.
 - (Fix) Main panel crash after installing Cingular WAN software.
 - (Fix) PEAP-MSCHAP does not work consistently.

<4.31b>
 - (Fix) An application error occurs in ACMainGUI.exe when creating
         the Access Connection profile.
 - (Fix) The power save mode option setting in the wireless profile
         is not saved when changed from the default setting.

<4.31>
 - (New) Support for profile data migration from Access Connections
         version 4.23 (for Windows XP /2000) to 4.31 (for Windows
         Vista) with using System Migration Assistant 5.2 or higher.
 - (Fix) Signal strength shows 0% when connected to wireless LAN
         access point with Intel PRO/Wireless Network Connection
         adapter.
 - (Fix) Wireless radio on/off may not work with Intel PRO/Wireless
         Network Connection adapter.
 - (Fix) (On Korean Windows Vista only) On-screen menu by Fn+F5 keys
         has corrupted text strings.

<4.30>
 - (New) (Initial release) Support for Microsoft Windows Vista.


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REFERENCE INFORMATION

CONTENTS
 1. IPv6
 2. Peer to Peer connections


1. IPv6
-------
TCP/IP setting using IPV6 is not supported.


2. Peer to Peer connections
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Peer to Peer connections is not supported.


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TRADEMARKS

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

* Ericsson is a registered trademark of Telefonaktiebolaget LM
  Ericsson.
* Firefox is a registered trademark of Mozilla Foundation.
* IBM is a registered trademark of IBM Corporation.
* 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.
* Verizon is a registered trademark of Verizon.
* Vodafone is a registered trademark of Vodafone Group.
* Wi-Fi and Wi-Fi Alliance are registered trademarks of the Wi-Fi
  Alliance.
* WiMAX and WiMAX Forum are trademarks of the WiMAX Forum.

Other company, product, and service names may be registered trademarks,
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