---------------------------------------------------------------------- Software Name ThinkVantage Access Connections Support models ThinkPad R400 ThinkPad R500 ThinkPad T400 ThinkPad T500 ThinkPad W500 ThinkPad W700 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 5.02 Issue date August 22, 2008 (Note) *1: With Service Pack 1 installed is recommended. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- 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 - Ericson F3507g Mobile Broadband Minicard Network Adapter - Qualcomm Wireless HS-USB Ethernet Adapter 9202 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. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- CHANGES IN THIS RELEASE Version 5.01 and 5.02 [Important updates] Nothing. [New functions or enhancements] Nothing. [Problem fixes] - A wrong Wireless LAN driver version is shown in ACWLicon. - An application error occurs while editing profile. - The Disconnect button is available in Find Wireless for standard user. - Connecting with wireless WAN through Fn+F5 On Screen Menu takes time. - An internal error may happen if a wrong PUK code is input. - Proxy settings are not changed after auto switch of profile. - Cancel on PIN prompt connects Wireless WAN after connected through Fn+F5 On Screen Menu. - API failed with inactive SIM. - 3 profiles are created by default with GR SIM. - HSPA default profile fails to connect with GR SIM. - An operator name under Tower becomes "Unknown" if KDDI is connected. - The Connect button is grayed-out after resuming normal operation from standby mode with the KDDI adapter card. - IEEE 802.1x properties page does not launch. - "AT&&T" is shown instead of "AT&T". - An error message appears when launch Global Setting on Danish OS. - Wireless WAN is disconnected after connection. - MBC software is not launched if click 'Repair' with expired Telenor SIM. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- 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. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- 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 5100/5300/5350 ==> Intel Wireless LAN (11abgn, abg, bg) for Windows Vista version 12.0.0.75 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. - Ericson F3507g Mobile Broadband Minicard Network Adapter ==> Thinkpad HSPA Wireless WAN Driver version 1.0.1046.2095 or higher. - Qualcomm Wireless HS-USB Ethernet Adapter 9202 ==> Thinkpad UNDP Wireless WAN Driver version 6.0.5.1 or higher. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Notes: If your computer runs satisfactorily now, it may not be necessary to update the software. To determine if you should update the software, refer to the Version Information section. 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 the -S -SMS options. Example: C:\DRIVERS\VISTA\ACCON\SETUP.EXE -S -SMS ---------------------------------------------------------------------- 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. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- VERSION INFORMATION The following versions have been released to date. Versions The contents -------- ---------------- 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 <5.02> - (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. Peer to Peer connections 1. IPv6 ------- TCP/IP setting using IPV6 is not supported. 2. Peer to Peer connections --------------------------- Peer to Peer connections is not supported. ====================================================================== ---------------------------------------------------------------------- TRADEMARKS * Lenovo, ThinkPad and ThinkVantage are registered trademarks of Lenovo. * Access Connections is a trademark of Lenovo. * 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. Other company, product, and service names may be registered trademarks, trademarks or service marks of others.