Revision : 03 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Software name Intel Wireless LAN (11abgn, abg, bg) Support models ThinkPad L410, L412 ThinkPad L510, L512 ThinkPad R400 ThinkPad R500 ThinkPad SL300 ThinkPad SL400, SL400c, SL410 ThinkPad SL500, SL500c, SL510 ThinkPad T400, T400s, T410, T410i, T410s, T410si ThinkPad T500, T510, T510i ThinkPad W500, W510 ThinkPad W700, W700ds, W701, W701ds ThinkPad X100e ThinkPad X200, X200s, X200 Tablet, X201, X201i, X201s, X201 Tablet ThinkPad X300, X301 ThinkPad Edge 13" (Machine types: 0196, 0197, 0492), 14", 15" ThinkPad Edge E30, E40, E50 ThinkPad R60, R60e, R61, R61e, R61i ThinkPad T60, T60p, T61, T61p ThinkPad X60, X60s, X60 Tablet, X61, X61s, X61 Tablet ThinkPad 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. Versions 13.04.0000 (Package) - 13.4.0.9 (Driver) Support device Intel WiFi Link 5150 Upgrade information The following devices are still supported in this version, while a newer version of the software, "Intel Wireless LAN (11abgn, abg, bg)" version 14.00.1000 or higher is also available for upgrade. Intel Centrino Wireless-N 1000 Intel Centrino Advanced-N 6200 Intel Centrino Ultimate-N 6300 Intel PRO/Wireless 3945BG Network Connection Intel PRO/Wireless 3945ABG Network Connection Intel WiFi Link 1000 Intel WiFi Link 5100 Intel WiFi Link 5300 Intel WiFi Link 5350 Intel Wireless WiFi Link 4965AG Intel Wireless WiFi Link 4965AGN -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- WHAT THIS PACKAGE DOES This package installs the software (Wireless LAN driver and utility) to enable the following devices. Device name Device name in the Device Manager -------------------- --------------------------------- Intel WiFi Link 5150 Intel(R) WiFi Link 5150 Refer to marketing materials to find out what computer models support which devices. 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. Upgrade information The following devices are still supported in this version, while a newer version of the software, "Intel Wireless LAN (11abgn, abg, bg)" version 14.00.1000 or higher is also available for upgrade. Intel Centrino Wireless-N 1000 Intel Centrino Advanced-N 6200 Intel Centrino Ultimate-N 6300 Intel PRO/Wireless 3945BG Network Connection Intel PRO/Wireless 3945ABG Network Connection Intel WiFi Link 1000 Intel WiFi Link 5100 Intel WiFi Link 5300 Intel WiFi Link 5350 Intel Wireless WiFi Link 4965AG Intel Wireless WiFi Link 4965AGN -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- CHANGES IN THIS RELEASE Versions 13.04.0000 (Package) - 13.4.0.9 (Driver) [Important updates] - For the following devices, "Intel Wireless LAN (11abgn, abg, bg)" version 14.02.0000 or higher is available for upgrade. (Still this version continues to support the devices.) Intel WiFi Link 5100 Intel WiFi Link 5300 - For the following devices, "Intel Wireless LAN (11abgn, abg, bg)" version 14.00.1000 or higher is available for upgrade. (Still this version continues to support the devices.) Intel Centrino Wireless-N 1000 Intel Centrino Advanced-N 6200 Intel Centrino Ultimate-N 6300 Intel PRO/Wireless 3945BG Network Connection Intel PRO/Wireless 3945ABG Network Connection Intel WiFi Link 1000 Intel WiFi Link 5350 Intel Wireless WiFi Link 4965AG Intel Wireless WiFi Link 4965AGN - For the following devices, use this version of software. Intel WiFi Link 5150 [New functions or enhancements] Nothing. [Problem fixes] Nothing. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- DETERMINING WHICH VERSION IS INSTALLED 1. Click Start. 2. Right-click Computer, and then click Properties. 3. At the left pane, click Device Manager. 4. Double-click the Network adapters category. 5. Double-click either of the following devices. Intel(R) WiFi Link 5150 ------------------------------------------------ Intel(R) Centrino(R) Advanced-N 6200 AGN Intel(R) Centrino(R) Ultimate-N 6300 AGN Intel(R) PRO/Wireless 3945BG Network Connection Intel(R) PRO/Wireless 3945ABG Network Connection Intel(R) WiFi Link 1000 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 6. Click the Driver tab. 7. Check Driver Version. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- NOTES - If you use ThinkVantage Access Connections, the following software must be installed. [For ThinkPad SL300,SL400,SL400c,SL500,SL500c] - ThinkVantage Access Connections for Windows Vista version 5.71 or higher - ThinkPad Power Management Driver for SL Series for Windows 7/Vista/XP version 1.44 or higher - Hotkey Features Integration for Windows 7/Vista/XP/2000 version 3.02.0000 or higher - ATK Hotkey Driver for Windows Vista/XP version 0.00.04.0 or higher. [For the other ThinkPad models] - ThinkVantage Access Connections for Windows Vista version 5.71 or higher - ThinkPad Power Management Driver for Windows 98 SE/Me/2000/XP/Vista/7 version 1.60 or higher - Hotkey Features Integration for Windows 7/Vista/XP/2000 version 3.02.0000 or higher. - You may need to re-enter security information after updating the Wireless LAN driver. - 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. - The following devices 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). -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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 Windows Explorer. Downloading file 1. Click once on the underlined file name. Once this is done, some pop-up windows will appear. 2. Follow the instructions on the screen. 3. In the window to choose Run or Save, click Save. 4. Choose the folder you would like to download the file to and click Save. A different window will appear and the download will begin and complete. Once the download has completed, there may or may not be a message stating that the download completed successfully. Extracting file 5. Make sure to be logged on with an administrator account. 6. Locate the folder where the file was downloaded. 7. Locate the file that was downloaded and double-click it. 8. Follow the instructions on the screen. 9. In the Select Destination Location window, click Next. If you would like to select a different folder, click Browse. 10. In the Ready to Install window, click Install. All the necessary files will be extracted to the folder selected in the step 9. Installing files 11. Make sure the checkbox next to "Install ..... now" is checked and click Finish. 12. 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. 13. Follow the instructions on the screen to complete installation and restart the computer. Finally delete the file saved in the step 4. Unattended Install This is for system administrators' use only. 1. Refer to the Manual Install section, and download and extract the file. 2. In the step 11 of the Installing files section, uncheck the checkbox next to "Install ..... now", and then click Finish to cancel installation. 3. At the command line, execute Autorun.exe with the /QN option. Example: [Path where the files were extracted]\Autorun /QN -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- UNINSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Manual Uninstall 1. Start Windows and logon with an administrator account. 2. Click Start, then click Control Panel. 3. Make sure "Control Panel Home" is selected, and click Uninstall a program. 4. Select Intel(R) PROSet/Wireless WiFi Software, and click Uninstall or Uninstall/Change. 5. Follow the instructions on the screen to complete uninstallation and restart the computer. Or 1. Start Windows and logon with an administrator account. 2. Refer to the Manual Install section, and download and extract the file. 3. In the step 11 of the Installing files section, uncheck the checkbox next to "Install ..... now", and then click Finish to cancel installation. 4. Click Start, then click All Programs. 5. Click Accessories, then click Run. 6. Type [Path where the files were extracted]\Autorun.exe and click OK. Example: [Path where the files were extracted]\Autorun.exe 7. Follow the instructions on the screen to complete uninstallation and restart the computer. Manual Unattended Uninstall This is for system administrators' use only. 1. Refer to the Manual Install section, and download and extract the file. 2. In the step 11 of the Installing files section, uncheck the checkbox next to "Install ..... now", and then click Finish to cancel installation. 3. At the command line, execute Autorun.exe with the /QUIET /UNINSTALL options. Example: [Path where the files were extracted]\Autorun /QUIET /UNINSTALL -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- VERSION INFORMATION The following versions have been released to date. Access Connections for each of those versions are also available. Where: 6000: Intel Centrino Advanced-N 6200, Intel Centrino Ultimate-N 6300 5350: Intel WiFi Link 5350 5000: Intel Centrino Wireless-N 1000, Intel WiFi Link 1000/5100/5150/5300 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 -------------- ------------------ 6000/5000 6000/5000 Package Build ID 5350/4965/3945 5350/4965/3945 Rev. Issue Date ------------- -------- -------------- ------------------ ---- ----------- 13.04.0000 6MWV22WW 13.4.0.9 5.71 or higher 03 2011/08/30 13.4.0.139 5.71 or higher 13.04.0000 6MWV22WW 13.4.0.9 5.71 or higher 02 2011/05/26 13.4.0.139 5.71 or higher 13.04.0000 6MWV22WW 13.4.0.9 5.71 or higher 01 2010/11/17 13.4.0.139 5.71 or higher 13.03.0000 6MWV21WW 13.3.0.24 5.71 or higher 01 2010/09/30 13.3.0.137 5.71 or higher Driver Access Connections -------------- ------------------ Package Build ID 6000/5350/5000/4965/3945 Rev. Issue Date ------------- -------- -------------- ------------------ ---- ----------- 13.02.0000 6MWV18WW 13.2.0.30 5.6 or higher 01 2010/06/11 13.01.1000(*3) 6MWV16WW 13.1.1.1 5.6 or higher 02 2010/04/08 13.01.1000 6MWV16WW 13.1.1.1 5.6 or higher 01 2010/04/01 13.00.0000 6MWV15WW 13.0.0.107 5.5 or higher 05 2010/03/18 13.00.0000 6MWV15WW 13.0.0.107 5.5 or higher 04 2010/02/12 13.00.0000 6MWV15WW 13.0.0.107 5.5 or higher 03 2010/01/29 13.00.0000 6MWV15WW 13.0.0.107 5.5 or higher 02 2009/12/02 13.00.0000 6MWV15WW 13.0.0.107 5.3 or higher 01 2009/10/22 Driver Access Connections -------------- ------------------ Package Build ID 5000/4965/3945 5000/4965/3945 Rev. Issue Date ------------- -------- -------------- ------------------ ---- ----------- 12.04.0000 6HWV04WW 12.4.0.21 5.21 or higher 03 2009/09/11 12.04.0000 6HWV04WW 12.4.0.21 5.21 or higher 02 2009/06/11 12.04.0000 6HWV04WW 12.4.0.21 5.21 or higher 01 2009/04/03 12.03.2000 6EWV06WW 12.3.1.1 5.21 or higher 01 2009/03/23 12.02.1000 7VWV53WW 12.2.1.2 5.21 or higher 01 2009/03/23 12.01.1000 7VWV23WW 12.1.0.14 5.1 or higher 02 2009/02/20 12.01.1000 7VWV23WW 12.1.0.14 5.1 or higher 01 2008/11/18 12.01.1000 7VWV23WW 12.1.0.14 5.1 or higher 8th release 12.00.4000 7VWV15WW 12.0.0.82 5.0 or higher 7th release 12.00.1000(*2) 7VWV11WW 12.0.0.75 5.0 or higher 6th release Driver Access Connections -------------- ------------------ 5000/4965/3945 5000/4965/3945 Package Build ID 2915/2200 2915/2200 Rev. Issue Date ------------- -------- -------------- ------------------ ---- ----------- 11.05.0 API 7KWV51WW 11.5.1.8 4.40 or higher 5th release 9.1.1.15(*1) 4.40 or higher 11.05.0 API 7KWV50WW 11.5.0.36 4.40 or higher 4th release 9.1.2.10 4.40 or higher 11.01.1 API 7KWV24WW 11.1.1.16 4.40 or higher 3rd release 9.1.1.15 4.40 or higher 11.01.1 API 7KWV23WW 11.1.1.11 4.40 or higher 2nd release 9.1.1.15 4.40 or higher 10.6.0.46 7AWV05WW 10.6.0.46 4.30 or higher 1st release 9.1.0.115 4.30 or higher Notes: (*1) Driver for 2915ABG/2200BG reverted from 9.1.2.10 to 9.1.1.15. (*2) 2915ABG/2200BG adapters no longer supported. (*3) Ended support for Intel My WiFi Technology. Note: Revision number (Rev.) is for administrative purpose of this README document and is not related to software version. There is no need to upgrade this software when the revision number changes. 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 <13.04.0000> (6MWV22WW) - [Important] For the following devices, "Intel Wireless LAN (11abgn, abg, bg)" version 14.02.0000 or higher is available for upgrade. (Still this version continues to support the devices.) Intel WiFi Link 5100 Intel WiFi Link 5300 For the following devices, use this version of software. Intel WiFi Link 5150 <13.04.0000> (6MWV22WW) - [Important] For the following devices, "Intel Wireless LAN (11abgn, abg, bg)" version 14.00.1000 or higher is available for upgrade. (Still this version continues to support the devices.) Intel Centrino Wireless-N 1000 Intel Centrino Advanced-N 6200 Intel Centrino Ultimate-N 6300 Intel PRO/Wireless 3945BG Network Connection Intel PRO/Wireless 3945ABG Network Connection Intel WiFi Link 1000 Intel WiFi Link 5350 Intel Wireless WiFi Link 4965AG Intel Wireless WiFi Link 4965AGN For the following devices, use this version of software. Intel WiFi Link 5100 Intel WiFi Link 5150 Intel WiFi Link 5300 <13.04.0000> (6MWV22WW) - (Fix) Fixed an issue where Intel PROSet might show an error message. <13.03.0000> (6MWV21WW) - [Important] Resumed support for the following devices: - Intel PRO/Wireless 3945BG Network Connection - Intel PRO/Wireless 3945ABG Network Connection - (Fix) Fixed an issue where the computer might hang with blue screen. <13.02.0000> (6MWV18WW) - [Important] Briefly-discontinued support for the following devices because Power Save Polling (PSP) caused connection issues with some access points. - Intel PRO/Wireless 3945BG Network Connection - Intel PRO/Wireless 3945ABG Network Connection Please get the previous version, 12.04.0000 (6HWV04WW), from the following link for these devices. http://download.lenovo.com/ibmdl/pub/pc/pccbbs/mobiles/6hwv04ww.exe http://download.lenovo.com/ibmdl/pub/pc/pccbbs/mobiles/6hwv04ww.txt - (New) Added support for Intel WiFi Link 5350. - (New) Added support for ThinkPad Edge 14",15",E40,E50. <13.01.1000> (6MWV16WW) - (New) Added support for ThinkPad L412,L512. <13.01.1000> (6MWV16WW) - [Important] Ended support for Intel My WiFi Technology. - (New) Added support for Intel WiFi Link 5150. <13.00.0000> (6MWV15WW) - (New) Added support for ThinkPad W701,W701ds. <13.00.0000> (6MWV15WW) - (New) Added support for ThinkPad X201,X201i,X201s,X201 Tablet. <13.00.0000> (6MWV15WW) - (New) Added support for ThinkPad T410i,T410s,T410si,T510i. <13.00.0000> (6MWV15WW) - (New) Added support for: Intel Centrino Wireless-N 1000 (formerly Intel(R) WiFi Link 1000) Intel Centrino Advanced-N 6200 Intel Centrino Ultimate-N 6300 - (New) Added support for ThinkPad T410,T510,W510,X100e,Edge 13",Edge E30. <13.00.0000> (6MWV15WW) - (New) Added support for Intel WiFi Link 1000. - (Fix) Fixed an issue where the computer might hang with blue screen when wireless radio was turned on. <12.04.0000> (6HWV04WW) - (New) Added support for ThinkPad L410,L510,SL410,SL510. - (New) Added support for Intel WiFi Link 5150 adapter card. <12.04.0000> (6HWV04WW) - (New) Added support for ThinkPad T400s. <12.04.0000> (6HWV04WW) - (Fix) Fixed an issue where connection randomly dropped. <12.03.2000> (6EWV06WW) - (New) Added support for Intel My WiFi Technology. <12.02.1000> (7VWV53WW) - (Fix) Fixed an issue where PEAP-GTC connection might fail. <12.01.1000> (7VWV23WW) - [Important] End of support for the following models with Intel PRO/Wireless 2915ABG Network Connection and Intel PRO/Wireless 2200BG Network Connection. ThinkPad R50,R50e,R50p,R51,R51e,R52 ThinkPad T40,T40p,T41,T41p,T42,T42p,T43,T43p ThinkPad X31,X32 ThinkPad X40,X41,X41 Tablet They are supported with the previous version, 11.05.0 API (7KWV50WW). <12.01.1000> (7VWV23WW) - (New) Added support for ThinkPad W700ds. - (New) Added support for Intel WiFi Link 5350 adapter card. <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. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- REFERENCE INFORMATION (OLD PACKAGES) The following versions had been released for each adapter card before package integration. Access Connections for each of those versions are also available. [Old Intel Wireless LAN (11bgn) for Intel WiFi Link 1000] Package Build ID Driver Access Connections Rev. Issue Date ---------- -------- --------- ------------------ ---- ---------- 12.05.0000 6QWV03WW 12.5.0.57 5.32 or higher 02 2009/09/11 12.05.0000 6QWV03WW 12.5.0.57 5.32 or higher 01 2009/09/08 Note: Revision number (Rev.) is for administrative purpose of this README document and is not related to software version. There is no need to upgrade this software when the revision number changes. 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 <12.05.0000> (6QWV03WW) - (New) Added support for ThinkPad L410,L510,SL410,SL510. <12.05.0000> (6QWV03WW) - (New) Initial release. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- LIMITATIONS Nothing. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- TRADEMARKS * Lenovo, ThinkPad and ThinkVantage are registered trademarks of Lenovo. * Access Connections is a trademark of Lenovo. * Intel and Centrino are registered trademarks of Intel Corporation. * Microsoft, Windows and Windows Vista are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. Other company, product, and service names may be registered trademarks, trademarks or service marks of others.