Revision : 04 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Software Name ThinkPad Wireless LAN (11b/g/n) Support models ThinkPad R400 ThinkPad R500 ThinkPad T400, T400s, T410, T410i, T410s, T410si ThinkPad T500, T510, T510i ThinkPad W500, W510 ThinkPad W701, W701ds ThinkPad X100e ThinkPad X200, X200s, X200 Tablet ThinkPad X201, X201i, X201s, X201 Tablet ThinkPad Edge 13" ThinkPad Edge E30 ThinkPad L410 ThinkPad L510 ThinkPad SL410 ThinkPad SL510 Operating Systems Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition, Professional SP2, SP3 Microsoft Windows XP Tablet PC Edition 2005 SP2, SP3 Refer to marketing materials to find out what computer models support which Operating Systems. Version 1.00.0017.1 (Package) 1085.22.1217.2009 (Driver) Support device ThinkPad 11b/g/n Wireless LAN Mini-PCI Express Adapter II -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- WHAT THIS PACKAGE DOES This package installs the software (Wireless LAN driver and utility) to enable the following device. Device name Device name in the Device Manager ----------------------------- --------------------------------- ThinkPad 11b/g/n Wireless LAN ThinkPad 11b/g/n Wireless LAN Mini-PCI Express Adapter II Mini-PCI Express Adapter II 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. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- CHANGES IN THIS RELEASE Version 1.00.0017.1 (Package) 1085.22.1217.2009 (Driver) [Important updates] Nothing. [New functions or enhancements] - Added support for ThinkPad W701, W701ds. - Added support for ThinkPad X201, X201i, X201s, X201 Tablet. - Added support for ThinkPad T410i,T410s,T410si,T510i. [Problem fixes] - Fixed an issue that illegally added this software entry in the 'Add/Remove program' even when extracted the file. - Added the IMPORTANT INFORMATION section. - Fixed an issue where connection failed if the Acess Point was set to use WEP group key in WPA/WPA2 mixed mode. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- IMPORTANT INFORMATION * The following version of this software has a chance of 'ThinkPad 11b/g/n Wireless LAN Mini-PCI Express Adapter II' card unusable. Package Driver Build ID --------- --------------- -------- 1.00.0004 1080.3.416.2009 6IWC09WW (or lower) The problem was fixed with the following version, so update your software to the latest one. Package Driver Build ID --------- --------------- -------- 1.00.0011 1085.5.706.2009 6IWC14WW (or higher) -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- DETERMINING WHICH VERSION IS INSTALLED 1. Click Start, then click Control Panel. 2. Select Add or Remove Programs. 3. Select ThinkPad Wireless LAN Adapter Software, then click "Click here for support information.". 4. Check the software version. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- NOTES - If you use ThinkVantage Access Connections, the following software must be installed. - Microsoft .NET Framework 3.0 or later - ThinkVantage Access Connections for Windows XP/2000 version 5.50 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. - 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. - You may need to re-enter security information after updating the Wireless LAN driver. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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 -S option. Example: [Path where the files were extracted]\setup -S -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- UNINSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Manual Uninstall 1. Start Windows and logon with an administrator account. 2. Click Start, then click Control Panel. 3. Select Add or Remove Programs. 4. Select ThinkPad Wireless LAN Adapter Software, and click Remove or Change/Remove. 5. Follow the instructions on the screen to complete uninstallation and restart the computer. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- VERSION INFORMATION The following versions have been released to date. Access Connections for each of those versions are also available. Package Driver Build ID Access Connections Rev. Issue Date ----------- ----------------- -------- ------------------ ---- ---------- 1.00.0017.1 1085.22.1217.2009 6IWC21WW 5.50 or higher 04 2010/03/12 1.00.0017.1 1085.22.1217.2009 6IWC21WW 5.50 or higher 03 2010/02/12 1.00.0017.1 1085.22.1217.2009 6IWC21WW 5.50 or higher 02 2010/01/29 1.00.0017.1 1085.22.1217.2009 6IWC21WW 5.50 or higher 01 2010/01/14 1.00.0017 1085.20.1103.2009 6IWC19WW 5.50 or higher 01 2009/12/18 1.00.0013 1085.16.706.2009 6IWC17WW 5.30 or higher 01 2009/10/19 1.00.0011 1085.5.706.2009 6IWC14WW 5.30 or higher 01 2009/09/11 1.00.0004 1080.3.416.2009 6IWC09WW 5.30 or higher 02 2009/06/11 1.00.0004 1080.3.416.2009 6IWC09WW 5.30 or higher 01 2009/05/28 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 <1.00.0017.1> (6IWC21WW) - (New) Added support for ThinkPad ThinkPad W701, W701ds. <1.00.0017.1> (6IWC21WW) - (New) Added support for ThinkPad ThinkPad X201, X201i, X201s, X201 Tablet. <1.00.0017.1> (6IWC21WW) - (New) Added support for ThinkPad T410i,T410s,T410si,T510i. - (Fix) Fixed an issue that illegally added this software entry in the 'Add/Remove program' even when extracted the file. - (Fix) Added the IMPORTANT INFORMATION section. <1.00.0017.1> (6IWC21WW) - (Fix) Fixed an issue where connection failed if the Acess Point was set to use WEP group key in WPA/WPA2 mixed mode. <1.00.0017> (6IWC19WW) - (New) Added support for ThinkPad T410,T510,W510,X100e, Edge 13", Edge E30. <1.00.0013> (6IWC17WW) - (Fix) Fixed an issue where network might not reconnect when resuming normal operation from standby state. <1.00.0011> (6IWC14WW) - (New) Added support for ThinkPad L410,L510,SL410,SL510. - (New) The installation program has been changed to Inno Setup. <1.00.0004> (6IWC09WW) - (New) Added support for ThinkPad T400s. <1.00.0004> (6IWC09WW) - (New) Initial release. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- LIMITATIONS Nothing. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- TRADEMARKS * Lenovo, ThinkPad and ThinkVantage are registered trademarks of Lenovo. * Access Connections is a trademark of Lenovo. * Microsoft, Windows and Windows Vista are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. 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