Revision : 01 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Software name ThinkVantage Access Connections 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, T420s, T420si ThinkPad T500, T510, T510i ThinkPad W500, W510 ThinkPad W700, W700ds, W701, W701ds ThinkPad X100e, X120e, X121e ThinkPad X200, X200s, X200 Tablet, X201, X201i, X201s, X201 Tablet, X220, X220i, X220 Tablet, X220i Tablet ThinkPad X300, X301 ThinkPad Edge 13" (Machine types: 0196, 0197, 0492) ThinkPad Edge E30 ThinkPad R50, R50e, R50p, R51, R51e, R52 ThinkPad R60, R60e, R60i, 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, 64-bit SP1 Refer to marketing materials to find out what computer models support which Operating Systems. Version 5.91 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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. - 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 - ThinkPad 11b/g/n Wireless LAN Mini-PCI Express Adapter II - ThinkPad 2x2 11a/b/g/n Wireless LAN PCI Express Half Mini Card Adapter - Lenovo 11b/g Wireless LAN Mini PCI Express Adapter II - Lenovo 11b/g Wireless LAN Mini PCI Express Adapter III - Broadcom 802.11b/g Wireless Network Adapter - Broadcom 802.11n Wireless Network Adapter - Ericsson F3507g - Ericsson F3607gw - Ericsson F5521gw Mobile Broadband Module - Intel Centrino Wireless-N 1000 - Intel Centrino Advanced-N 6200 - Intel Centrino Advanced-N 6205 - Intel Centrino Advanced-N + WiMAX 6250 - Intel Centrino Ultimate-N 6300 - Intel PRO/Wireless 2200BG Network Connection - Intel PRO/Wireless 2915ABG Network Connection - Intel PRO/Wireless 3945BG Network Connection - Intel PRO/Wireless 3945ABG Network Connection - Intel Wireless WiFi Link 4965AG - Intel Wireless WiFi Link 4965AGN - Intel Wireless WiFi Link 5100 - Intel Wireless WiFi Link 5150 - Intel Wireless WiFi Link 5300 - Intel Wireless WiFi Link 5350 - Qualcomm Gobi2000(TM) - Qualcomm HS-USB - Realtek Wireless USB or Realtek WHCI - Sierra Wireless MC5725 Modem Network Adapter - Sierra Wireless MC5720 Modem Network Adapter - Sierra Wireless HSDPA Network Adapter - Sierra Wireless MC8355 - Gobi 3000 Wireless WAN adapter 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. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- CHANGES IN THIS RELEASE Version 5.91 [Important updates] Nothing. [New functions or enhancements] Nothing. [Problem fixes] - Fixed Native Language Support issues. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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. The version will be displayed next to ThinkVantage Access Connections. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- NOTES - Before installing ThinkVantage Access Connections, it is required to install the following software. [For ThinkPad SL300,SL400,SL400c,SL500,SL500c] - 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] - 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. - 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. - ThinkPad 11b/g/n Wireless LAN Mini-PCI Express Adapter II ==> ThinkPad Wireless LAN (11b/g/n) for Windows Vista version 1079.2.423.2009 or higher. - ThinkPad 2x2 11a/b/g/n Wireless LAN PCI Express Half Mini Card Adapter ==> ThinkPad Wireless LAN (11a/b/g/n) for Windows 7/Vista/XP for ThinkPad 2x2 11a/b/g/n Wireless LAN PCI Express Half Mini Card Adapter version 5.60.350.18 or higher - Broadcom Wireless LAN Adapter ==> Driver version 4.102.15.56 or higher. - Ericsson F3507g ==> ThinkPad HSPA Wireless WAN Driver version 1.0.1046.218 or higher. - Ericsson F3607gw ==> Vodafone and AT&T Wireless WAN (HSPA) Driver for Windows 7/Vista/XP version 6.1.18.8 or higher. - Ericsson F5521gw ==> Ericsson F5521gw/F3607gw/F3507g Wireless WAN Driver for Windows 7/Vista/XP version 6.3.1.3 or higher. - Intel Centrino Wireless-N 1000 ==> Intel Wireless LAN (11abgn, abg, bg) for Windows Vista version 12.5.0.57 or higher. - Intel Centrino Advanced-N 6200, or Intel Centrino Ultimate-N 6300 ==> Intel Wireless LAN (11abgn, abg, bg) for Windows Vista version 13.0.0.107 or higher. - Intel Centrino Advanced-N 6205 ==> Intel Wireless LAN (11abgn, abg, bg) version 14.0.0.1.2 or higher. - Intel Centrino Advanced-N + WiMAX 6250 ==> Intel WiMAX and Wireless LAN (abgn, bgn, bg) for Windows Vista version 13.0.0.107 or higher. - Intel PRO/Wireless 2200BG Network Connection, or Intel PRO/Wireless 2915ABG Network Connection ==> Intel Wireless LAN (11a/b/g, 11b/g) for Windows Vista version 9.1.1.13 or higher. - Intel PRO/Wireless 3945BG Network Connection, or Intel PRO/Wireless 3945ABG Network Connection, or Intel Wireless WiFi Link 4965AG, or Intel Wireless WiFi Link 4965AGN, or Intel Wireless WiFi Link 5100, or Intel Wireless WiFi Link 5300 ==> Intel Wireless LAN (11abgn, abg, bg) for Windows Vista version 12.4.0.21 or higher. - Intel WiMAX/WiFi Link 5150, or Intel WiMAX/WiFi Link 5350 ==> Intel Wireless LAN (11abgn, abg, bg) for Windows Vista version 12.4.0.21 or higher. ==> Intel WiMAX for Windows Vista version 1.05.2000 or higher. - Qualcomm Gobi2000(TM) ==> Verizon Wireless WAN (UNDP) Driver version 2.0.6.9 or higher. - Qualcomm HS-USB ==> Verizon Wireless WAN (UNDP) Driver version 1.0.8 or higher. - Realtek Wireless USB or Realtek WHCI ==> Realtek Wireless USB Software for Windows 7/Vista/XP version 6.1101.406.2009 or higher. - Sierra Wireless MC5725 Modem Network Adapter ==> Wireless WAN (1xEV-DO Verizon) driver for Windows 7/Vista/XP/2000 - ThinkPad T61, T61p, X61, X61s, X61 Tablet, X300, Reserve Edition version: 6.30.0.3/2.0.16.0 or higher. - Sierra Wireless MC5720 Modem Network Adapter ==> Verizon Wireless WAN adapter software for Windows 7/Vista - ThinkPad R60, R60e, T60, T60p, X60, X60s, X60 Tablet, Z60m, Z60t, Z61e, Z61m, Z61t (ThinkPad EVDO Wireless WAN Driver for Windows 7/Vista) version: 6.26.0.3/2.0.12.0 or higher. - Sierra Wireless HSDPA Network Adapter ==> Wireless WAN (HSDPA) Driver for Vodafone/Cingular version 7.0.2.1300 or higher. - Sierra Wireless MC8355 - Gobi 3000 Software ==> version 1.0.1.0 or higher. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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 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 setup.exe with the following options. /s /v"/qn REBOOT=ReallySuppress" Example: [Path where the files were extracted]\setup /s /v"/qn REBOOT=ReallySuppress" -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- UNINSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Manual Uninstall Standard Uninstallation Procedure: 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 ThinkVantage Access Connections, and click Uninstall or Uninstall/Change. 5. Follow the instructions on the screen to complete uninstallation and restart the computer. Advanced Procedure (using RemoveAC.exe Tool): This procedure is used if Standard Uninstallation Procedure fails to uninstall Access Connections, or for system administrators' use only. RemoveAC.exe tool is used to uninstall Access Connections version 5.0 or higher, which is located under the tools folder after extracting this package. 1. Start Windows and logon with an administrator account. 2. Click Start, then click All Programs. 3. Click Accessories, then click Command Prompt. 6. Type [Path where RemoveAC.exe is located]\RemoveAC.exe and press Enter. Example: [Path where the files were extracted]\tools\RemoveAC5.0Vista\RemoveAC.exe 7. Click Yes when prompted for reboot. Note: All existing profiles will be deleted if you use the RemoveAC.exe tool. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- VERSION INFORMATION The following versions have been released to date. Version Rev. Issue Date ------- ---- --------------- 5.91 01 2012/08/09 5.90 02 2012/07/11 5.90 01 2012/07/06 5.85 01 2011/11/07 5.83 02 2011/06/15 5.83 01 2011/04/19 5.80 01 2011/01/25 5.71 02 2010/09/10 5.71 01 2010/09/03 5.62 03 2010/07/26 5.62 02 2010/06/29 5.62 01 2010/05/27 5.61 02 2010/04/06 5.61 01 2010/03/16 5.50 04 2010/02/12 5.50 03 2010/01/29 5.50 02 2010/01/13 5.50 01 2009/12/18 5.33 03 2009/12/04 5.33 02 2009/09/11 5.33 01 2009/09/08 5.32 01 2009/07/10 5.31 02 2009/06/11 5.31 01 2009/05/29 5.22 01 2009/04/09 5.21 01 2009/03/18 5.20 01 2009/02/10 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 Initial release 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: < > Version number [Important] Important update (New) New function or enhancement (Fix) Correction to existing function <5.91> - (Fix) Fixed Native Language Support issues. <5.90> - (New) Added support for ThinkPad T420s,T420si,X220,X220i,X220 Tablet, X220i Tablet. <5.90> - (New) Added support for Intel Centrino Wireless-N 2200. - (New) Added support for Intel Centrino Wireless-N 2230. - (New) Added support for Intel Centrino Advanced-N 6205. - (New) Added support for Verizon LTE using Gobi 4000. - (New) Added support for Ericsson H5321gw. - (New) "Allow wireless radios to be turned off when inactive" option is unchecked by default. - (New) Added support for an option for permanently disabling WWAN roaming. - (Delete) Removed Delete button in Wimax Provisioning table. - (Update) Updated Native Language Support. - (Update) Updated Mobile Hospot message to indicate 8 characters password length requirement. - (Fix) Fixed for Microsoft WER 1563253851. - (Fix) Fixed for Microsoft WER 2146952993. - (Fix) Fixed for Microsoft WER 1883833136. - (Fix) Fixed for Microsoft WER 1882991399. - (Fix) Fixed an issue where Gobi3000 CDMA SMS feature is disabled. - (Fix) Fixed an issue where Ibmtpchk service error is seen in the event viewer. - (Fix) Fixed an issue in IT Admin Enabler where the created '.lenovoconfig' package cannot be imported on the ThinkPad Tablet. - (Fix) Fixed an issue where the WLAN adapter transfer rate is wrong in the Access Connections Main GUI. - (Fix) Fixed an issue where Access Connections gadget show incorrect version in Add gadgets Window. - (Fix) Fixed an issue where WiFi export profile option reopens new window on multi-click. - (Fix) Fixed an issue where Ethernet adapter speed is wrong when not connected to network. - (Fix) Fixed an issue where Multi profile cannot auto connect to Ethernet with LAN cable plugged. - (Fix) Fixed an issue where SMS displayed contacts in Sent tab changes when receiving SMS. - (Fix) Fixed an issue where "Enable SMS feature option is grayed out intermittently. - (Fix) Fixed an issue where SMS application cannot close when sending SMS with phone number greater than the maximum recommended length. - (Fix) Fixed an issue where the Access Connections Main GUI and Access Connections Gauge icon is not synchronized with Access Connections & Windows Native. - (Fix) Fixed an issue where "Delete all profiles" is not working with 15 or more profiles. - (Fix) Fixed an issue where Access Connections Details view does not display SSID with "_". - (Fix) Fixed an issue where Diagnostic IP Config Adapter description is not shown properly. - (Fix) Fixed an issue where Repair Wizard appears when upgrading to 5.90. - (Fix) Fixed an issue where Accessconnections crashes when removing .net frame work. - (Fix) Fixed an issue where Access Connections has two entries in Add/Remove Programs after upgrade-installation. <5.85> - (New) Added SMS support for Verizon Wireless and Sprint Networks. - (New> Added support to enable or disable WAN roaming via admin enabler tool. - (New) Updated the MCC, MCN and APN information for Swisscom Network. - (New) Updated the service provider name of T-Mobile Network to TeleKom Deutschland. - (Fix) Fixed an issue where the Access Connections GUI crashes when a user uninstalls Microsoft .NET Framework. <5.83> - (New) Added support for ThinkPad X121e. <5.83> - (New) Added support for Sierra Wireless MC8355 - Gobi 3000 Wireless WAN adapter. - (New) Added support for %USERNAME% and %USERFROMFILE% variables to the admin tool. - (New) Treated Tele2 and Telia as home networks while using a Sweden Telecom SIM. (This can avoid showing unnecessary roaming prompt message.) - (New) Added support for Poland Plus SIM user who was able to connect with Wireless WAN during roaming. - (Fix) Fixed an issue where 802.1x wireless profile disappeared from Location Switching window when the wireless profile was exported. - (Fix) Fixed an issue where Access Connections was not responsding when creating 802.1x wireless profile through Fn+F5 key operation. - (Fix) Fixed an issue that could not uncheck unused Wireless WAN profiles with Qualcomm Gobi 2000 adapter. - (Fix) Fixed an issue where a user would get default SMS from Sprint during connect/disconnect operations. <5.80> - (New) Added support for ThinkPad X120e. - (New) Added support for Intel Centrino Advanced-N 6205 Wireless LAN adapter. - (New) Added support for Ericsson F5521gw Wireless WAN adapter. - (New) Added support for SMS on World Wide language. - (New) Added support for Russian language. - (Fix) Fixed for Microsoft WER 1292194750. - (Fix) Fixed for Microsoft WER 884530668. <5.71> - (New) Added the note, "This SMS feature supports only English.", to the following change in version 5.71. Added support for SMS for AT&T, Vodafone, Telstra and Telecom New Zealand networks. <5.71> - (New) Added support for SMS for AT&T, Vodafone, Telstra and Telecom New Zealand networks. This SMS feature supports only English. - (New) Added support for ThinkPad 2x2 11a/b/g/n Wireless LAN PCI Express Half Mini Card Adapter. - (Fix) Fixed an issue where the Access Connections system tray icon was unresponsive after installation. - (Fix) Fixed an issue where the default Wireless WAN profiles could not be deleted. <5.62> - (Fix) Corrected the software information for Sierra Wireless MC5720 Modem Network Adapter. (Old) Verizon Wireless WAN adapter software for Windows 2000/XP version: 6.18/1.3.12.0 or higher. (New) Verizon Wireless WAN adapter software for Windows 7/Vista version: 6.26.0.3/2.0.12.0 or higher. <5.62> - (New) Updated the required software version for Intel WiMAX/WiFi Link 5150/ 5350 in the NOTE section. ==> Intel WiMAX for Windows Vista version 1.05.2000 or higher. <5.62> - (New) Added support for Sprint Network. <5.61> - (New) Added support for ThinkPad L412,L512. <5.61> - (New) Added support for ThinkPad W701,W701ds. - (New) Added support for Ericsson F3607gw. - (New) Added support for Peer-to-Peer functions. - (New) Added support for Telstra telecommunications with Qualcomm Gobi2000, where the Wide Scan feature was available. - (New) Added support for the option to turn on/off wireless radio in the main menu for the computers without the wireless radio switch. - (New) Wrote information of EVDO Wireless WAN Adapter in the registry file. - (Fix) Fixed for Microsoft WER 1000945283. - (Fix) Fixed for Microsoft WER 1130314539. - (Fix) Fixed an issue where Mobile Broadband network could not be connected when double-clicking a wireless WAN antenna on the main menu if there was no profile for Mobile Broadband service. - (Fix) Fixed an issue where the "Allow selection of location profiles with Fn+F5 On Screen Display menu" option was missing in Diagnostic text file. - (Fix) Fixed in issue where Windows network security option did not synchronize with setting of Access Connections like file, printer and internet connection sharing. - (Fix) Fixed an issue where Global setting options were inconsistent in Diagnostic saved text. - (Fix) Fixed an issue where the Fn+F5 or Fn+F9 On-Screen Display to turn on the wireless radio did not work after disconnecting a wireless LAN profile. - (Fix) Fixed an issue where Access Connections for Windows XP could be installed on Windows Vista SP2 without any message. <5.50> - (New) Added support for ThinkPad X201,X201i,X201s,X201 Tablet. <5.50> - (New) Added support for ThinkPad T410i,T410s,T410si,T510i,W510. <5.50> - (New) Added support for ThinkPad T410,T510,X100e,Edge 13"(Machine types: 0196, 0197,0492),E30. <5.50> - (New) Added support for Qualcomm Gobi2000. - (New) Added support for Intel Centrino Advanced-N 6200. - (New) Added support for Intel Centrino Ultimate-N 6300. - (New) Added support for Intel Centrino Advanced-N + WiMAX 6250. - (New) Added support for Telstra as Wireless WAN service provider on Ericsson HSDPA Wireless adapter. - (Fix) Changed name from Intel WiFi Link 1000 to Intel Centrino Wireless-N 1000. - (Fix) Deleted support for Lenovo 3000 N500,G530. <5.33> - (New) Added support for Lenovo 3000 N500,G530. <5.33> - (New) Added support for ThinkPad L410,L510,SL410,SL510. - (New) The installation program has been changed to Inno Setup. <5.33> - (New) Added support for Intel WiFi Link 1000 BGN. - (Fix) Fixed for Microsoft WER 1237680607. - (Fix) Fixed for Microsoft WER 1240938174. - (Fix) Fixed for Microsoft WER 1223719322. - (Fix) Fixed for Microsoft WER 1227637667. <5.32> - (New) Added support for UQ WiMAX (for Japan only). - (New) Added support for Single Sign-on Machine authentication. - (New) Added support for the option to hide profiles by providing the check - uncheck option. - (New) Added support for the option for "Disabling the Wireless radio" in Admin enabler tool. - (Fix) Fixed an issue where the Start VPN button could not be seen in the Access Connections main menu if the profile was VPN enabled. - (Fix) Fixed an issue where a blank SSID was not accepted in the Access Connections profile. - (Fix) Fixed for Microsoft WER 924969309. - (Fix) Fixed for Microsoft WER 1188839950. <5.31> - (New) Added support for ThinkPad T400s. <5.31> - (New) Added support for ThinkPad 11b/g/n Wireless LAN Mini-PCI Express Adapter II. - (New) Added support for Realtek UWB Radio Driver or Realtek WHCI. - (New) Added support for Verizon VZAccess (for Qualcomm UNDP Wireless WAN Adapter and Sierra Wireless 1xEV-DO Network Adapter). - (New) Added support for customizing the Access Connections main screen through AcUiconfig.xml file included in the package. - (New) Removed the "Check for Updates" option in Help Menu. - (New) Added support to create a profile with "ANY" SSID. - (Fix) Fixed an issue where there was no notification message informing the user when a SMS was received with Ericsson HSDPA Wireless WAN Adapter. - (Fix) Fixed an issue where the SIM security got disabled when the SIM PIN was changed after resuming normal operation from standby or hibernation state with Ericsson HSDPA Wireless WAN Adapter. - (Fix) Fixed an issue where the Auto Repair button in Diagnostic window was not working or disabled with Intel WiMAX/WiFi Link 5350 adapter. - (Fix) Fixed an issue where the default printer dropdown list was different in Basic and Advanced mode on the Location Profile tab. - (Fix) Fixed an issue where the old version of Wireless LAN adapter driver could still be seen in the Wireless Connection Status and Diagnostic Tools menus even if the old driver was completely uninstalled and then new driver was installed. - (Fix) Fixed an issue in which the Wireless Security Type listbox in Access Connections wizard appeared empty with Intel My WiFi PAN. - (Fix) Fixed an issue where Auto Repair function did not work correctly even if the installation program found some missing files. <5.22> - (Fix) Fixed an issue that could not create and edit profile in Brazilian Portuguese, Danish, Finnish, French, German, Italian, Korean, Dutch, Norwegian, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese and Swedish languages. - (Fix) Fixed an issue where the signal strength of Wireless Status icon and Access Connections Gadget were paled out. <5.21> - (New) Added support for Gobi 1000 AT&T Firmware. - (New) Added support for WiMAX Clearwire. - (New) Updated the APN values for Vodafone Ireland SIM card. - (New) Added support for Intel My WiFi Utility. - (Fix) Fixed an issue that the profile distribution file (loa) package would copy the windows WINS settings if "Use current advanced DNS settings" was selected while creating the package. - (Fix) Fixed the Microsoft WER 471735182. - (Fix) Fixed the Microsoft WER 472738548. - (Fix) Fixed an issue that there was no notification message when SMS received. - (Fix) Fixed an issue where an API error occurred when a Connection Log window was opened on an Ericsson wireless WAN card with a PIN enabled SIM card. - (Fix) Fixed an issue that caused an error message when Global Settings menu was opened on Danish Windows. - (Fix) Fixed an issue that could not open a 802.1x properties window in Danish, Brazilian Portuguese, Korean, Spanish, Italian and French languages. <5.20> - (New) Added support for Intel My WiFi Technology. - (New) Added support for a new Intel WiMAX carrier (Clearwire). - (New) Added the feature to deploy Ethernet MAC address. - (New) Added support for Google Chrome. - (Fix) Fixed an issue where creating profile caused errors when Firefox was installed. - (Fix) Fixed an issue where old MFC DLL was installed. - (Fix) Fixed an issue that did not enable the WiMAX adapter when it was disabled on the Device Manager and then the diagnostics repair option was clicked. - (Fix) Fixed an issue where wireless WAN profile automatically made a connection without a PIN entry window after resuming normal operation from hibernation state when the option, "When no other connections are available, connect through wireless WAN or WiMax.", was enabled in the location switching menu. - (Fix) Fixed an issue where wireless LAN radio was turned off automatically when switching wireless profiles. - (Fix) Fixed an issue where wireless WAN connection failed when clicking Find WAN if WAN service type was Only use 3G network or Automatic. - (Fix) Fixed an issue where connection fail for wireless WAN appeared on Windows logon screen after reboot, even though a PIN for wireless WAN was not yet entered, when the option, "When no other connections are available, connect through wireless WAN or WiMax.", was enabled in the location switching menu. - (Fix) Fixed an issue where the following internal error might appear when clicked on connection log and entered PIN code on pop-up window. "Internal error(Error code = 1). API failed.". - (Fix) Fixed an issue where WAN radio could not be turned off by Fn+F5 key operation and wireless WAN profile automatically made a connection when the option, "When no other connections are available, connect through wireless WAN or WiMax.", was enabled in the location switching menu. - (Fix) Fixed an issue that displayed the same wireless mode on Access Points in the Find screen if Access Points had the same SSID. - (Fix) Fixed an issue that failed to make a connection when Access Connections imported the profile files with WEP/WPA-PSK security which had been exported. - (Fix) Fixed an issue that could not get connected to the WAN with a default WAN profile (for example, HSPA Mobile Broadband) when you tried to connect to the available WAN network through the Find WAN function. - (Fix) Fixed an issue that could not make a connection, if the distribution package with No WEP/WEP/WPA-PSK security profiles was modified to have the 802.1x security profile and then exported, and when imported. - (Fix) Fixed an issue that did not launch the Access Connections 802.1x properties window in Danish, Brazilian Portuguese, Korean, Spanish, Italian and French. <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. ================================================================================ REFERENCE INFORMATION CONTENTS 1. IPv6 2. Combination with ThinkVantage GPS 3. Steps for automatic creation of AT&T Mobile Broadband profile with Qualcomm HS-USB. 1. IPv6 ------- TCP/IP setting using IPV6 is not supported. 2. Combination with ThinkVantage GPS ------------------------------------ ThinkVantage GPS2.5 and higher is required when you use GPS with this version of Access Connections. 3. Steps for automatic creation of AT&T Mobile Broadband profile with Gobi 1000 (AT&T firmware) adapter. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1. Insert the AT&T sim card in the computer. 2. Download and install the Qualcomm UNDP Wireless WAN Adapter driver version 6.0.6.4 or higher. 3. After Qualcomm UNDP Wireless WAN Adapter installation, do not restart the computer, install the Access Connections version 5.21 or higher. 4. Restart the the computer after installation. 5. Launch Access Connections and notice that AT&T Mobile Broadband is added on the profile list. ================================================================================ -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- LIMITATIONS Nothing. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- TRADEMARKS * Lenovo, ThinkPad and ThinkVantage are registered trademarks of Lenovo. * Access Connections is a trademark of Lenovo. * AT&T is a trademark of AT&T Intellectual Property. * Clearwire is a service mark of Clearwire Corporation. * Ericsson is a registered trademark of Telefonaktiebolaget LM Ericsson. * Firefox is a registered trademark of Mozilla Foundation. * Google is a trademark of Google Inc. * IBM is a registered trademark of IBM Corporation. * Intel and Centrino are registered trademarks of Intel Corporation. * KPN is a registered trademark of Koninklijke KPN N.V. 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