Revision : 03 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Software name ThinkVantage Access Connections Support models Lenovo V480, V480s, V580, B480, B580, M490, M495 Zhaoyang K29, Zhaoyang K49, Zhaoyang E49, Lenovo E49 ThinkPad L410, L412, L420, L421, L430 ThinkPad L510, L512, L520, L530 ThinkPad R400 ThinkPad R500 ThinkPad S430 ThinkPad SL300 ThinkPad SL400, SL400c, SL410 ThinkPad SL500, SL500c, SL510 ThinkPad T400, T400s, T410, T410i, T410s, T410si, T420, T420i, T420s, T420si, T430, T430i, T430s, T430si ThinkPad T500, T510, T510i, T520, T520i, T530, T530i ThinkPad W500, W510, W520, W530 ThinkPad X1, X1 Hybrid, X1 Carbon ThinkPad X100e, X120e, X121e, X130e, X131e ThinkPad X200, X200s, X200 Tablet, X201, X201i, X201s, X201 Tablet, X220, X220i, X220 Tablet, X220i Tablet, X230, X230i, X230 Tablet, X230i Tablet ThinkPad X300, X301 ThinkPad Edge 11", 13", 14", 15" ThinkPad Edge E10, E30, E31, E40, E50 ThinkPad Edge E120, E125, E130, E135 ThinkPad Edge E220s ThinkPad Edge E320, E325, E330 ThinkPad Edge E420, E420s, E425, E430, E435 ThinkPad Edge E520, E525, E530, E535 ThinkPad Edge S430 ThinkPad R60, R60e, R60i, R61, R61e, R61i ThinkPad T60, T60p, T61, T61p ThinkPad X60, X60s, X60 Tablet, X61, X61s, X61 Tablet (List also includes products not released in Japan) Operating Systems Microsoft Windows 7 32-bit, 64-bit Refer to marketing materials to find out what computer models support which Operating Systems. Version 5.95 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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 1x1 11b/g/n Wireless LAN PCI Express Half Mini Card Adapter - 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 - Lenovo 1x1 11b/g/n Wireless LAN PCI Express Half Mini Card Adapter - Lenovo 2x2 11b/g/n Wireless LAN PCI Express Half Mini Card Adapter - Broadcom 802.11b/g Wireless Network Adapter - Broadcom 802.11n Wireless Network Adapter - Ericsson F3507g - Ericsson F3607gw - Ericsson F5521gw Mobile Broadband Module - Ericsson H5321gw Mobile Broadband Module - HUAWEI EM660 Wireless WAN - Intel Centrino Wireless-N 1000 - Intel Centrino Wireless-N 2200 - Intel Centrino Wireless-N 2230 - 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 - Sierra Wireless MC5725 Modem Network Adapter - Sierra Wireless MC5720 Modem Network Adapter - Sierra Wireless HSDPA Network Adapter - Sierra Wireless MC8355 - Gobi 3000 (TM) Wireless WAN adapter - Sierra Wireless MC7750/MC7700 - Gobi 4000 (TM) 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 5.95 [Important updates] Nothing. [New functions or enhancements] - Added support for ThinkPad S430.X1 Carbon. - Added support for Lenovo M490. - Added support for Lenovo M495. - Added support for Lenovo USB 2.0 Ethernet Adapter. - Added support for creation of Lenovo Mobile Access default profiles. - Added support for enabling Mobile Hotspot tab even in Basic mode. - Added Mobile Hospot message to indicate 8 characters password length requirement. [Problem fixes] - Fixed an issue where Acccess Connections hangs when using Ping/Trace Route in Diagnostics. - Fixed an issue where'Proxy Settings' overlaps Password in Distribution Package for Tablet. - Fixed an issue where "Show Verizon Wireless Data Usage.." is shown in ACWizard. - Fixed an issue where wwan tower does not refresh when switching from Vzw-AT&T/ Sprint-Vzw. - Fixed an issue where GUI should show restriction message when using APN "wap.cingular". - Fixed an issue where PIN Window is not prompting when switching to Mobile Broadband tab. - Fixed an issue where user cannot auto connect wwan profile with Gobi WWAN adapter after resume from suspend /hibernate. - Fixed an M1 SIM not connecting issue when using Ericsson H5321gw WWAN adapter. - Fixed an issue where roaming message does not pop up when roaming from Sprint to Verizon. - Fixed an issue where Mobile Hotspot still broadcasting after disabling in Global Settings. - Fixed an issue where "Disable Internet Connection Sharing" is not working. - Fixed an issue where "Start Mobile Hotspot" in Access Connections gauge is enabled even though wlan radio is turned off. - Fixed an issue where Mobile Hotspot password hide option does not apply to tooltip. - Fixed an issue where Mobile Hotspot still animate even after disabling animation option. - Fixed an issue where 3G tethering message is not shown when starting mobile hotspot in toolbar. - Fixed an issue where Access Connections gauge tooltip show Mobile Hotspot details even when disabled in Main GUI. - Fixed an issue where SMS Contact name is truncated to 20 chareacters in reply window. - Fixed an issue where multiple windows appear when clicking send button multiple times. - Fixed an issue where Access Connections SMS remaining character shows 160 when forwarding full text message. - Fixed an issue where Close or Cancel button is grayed out after sending SMS. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- DETERMINING WHICH VERSION IS INSTALLED 1. Start the ThinkVantage Access Connections. The main screen will be displayed. 2. In the menu bar, click Help, and 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 7 version 1.00.03.0 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, or Broadcom 802.11b/g Wireless Network Adapter, or Broadcom 802.11n Wireless Network Adapter, or Intel PRO/Wireless 2915ABG Network Connection, or Intel PRO/Wireless 2200BG Network Connection, or 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 ==> The software will be installed automatically by Windows 7. (Windows 7 Inbox driver can be used.) - ThinkPad 11b/g/n Wireless LAN Mini-PCI Express Adapter II ==> ThinkPad Wireless LAN (11b/g/n) for Windows 7 version 1.00.0012 or higher. - ThinkPad 1x1 11b/g/n Wireless LAN PCI Express Half Mini Card Adapter ==> ThinkPad Wireless LAN (11b/g/n) for Windows 7/XP for ThinkPad 1x1 11b/g/n Wireless LAN PCI Express Half Mini Card Adapter version 1003.8.0730.2010 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 - Lenovo 1x1 11b/g/n Wireless LAN PCI Express Half Mini Card Adapter, or Lenovo 2x2 11b/g/n Wireless LAN PCI Express Half Mini Card Adapter ==> Lenovo Wireless LAN (11b/g/n) for Windows 7/XP for Lenovo 1x1 11b/g/n Wireless LAN PCI Express Half Mini Card Adapter version 1005.32.306.2012 or higher - Lenovo 1x1 11b/g/n Wireless LAN PCI Express Half Mini Card Adapter ==> Lenovo Wireless LAN (11b/g/n) for Windows 7 for Lenovo 1x1 1x1 11b/g/n Wireless LAN PCI Express Half Mini Card Adapter version 1005.32.306.2012 or higher - Ericsson F3507g ==> Vodafone and AT&T Wireless WAN (HSPA) Driver version 6.1.4.2 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. - Ericsson H5321gw ==> Ericsson H5321gw/F5521gw Wireless WAN Driver for Windows version 6.3.1.5 or higher. - HUAWEI EM660 Wireless WAN ==> HUAWEI EM660 Wireless WAN Driver version 4.20.03.00 or higher. - Intel Centrino Wireless-N 1000 ==> Intel Wireless LAN (11abgn, abg, bg) for Windows 7 version 12.5.0.59 or higher. - Intel Centrino Wireless-N 2200, or Intel Centrino Wireless-N 2230, or Intel Centrino Advanced-N 6205 ==> Intel Wireless LAN Driver for Windows XP/732/764 version 15.0.0.75 or higher - Intel Centrino Wireless-N 2230 ==> Intel N2230 Wireless LAN Driver for WIN7 32/64 version 15.1.0.18 or higher - Intel Centrino Advanced-N 6200, or Intel Centrino Ultimate-N 6300 ==> Intel Wireless LAN (11abgn, abg, bg) for Windows 7 version 13.0.0.107 or higher. - Intel Centrino Advanced-N 6205 ==> Intel Wireless LAN (11abgn, abg, bg) for Windows 7 version 14.0.0.1.2 or higher. - Intel Centrino Advanced-N + WiMAX 6250 ==> Intel WiMAX and Wireless LAN (abgn, bgn, bg) for Windows 7 version 13.0.0.107 or higher. - Intel Wireless WiFi Link 5100, or Intel Wireless WiFi Link 5300 ==> Intel Wireless LAN (11abgn, abg, bg) for Windows 7 version 12.04.0000 or higher. - Intel WiMAX/WiFi Link 5150, or Intel WiMAX/WiFi Link 5350 ==> Intel Wireless LAN (11abgn, abg, bg) for Windows 7 version 12.4.1.53 or higher. ==> Intel WiMAX for Windows 7 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 6.0.6.4 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. - Sierra Wireless MC7750/MC7700 - Gobi 4000 Software ==> version 1.0.31.0 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 1. Start Windows and logon with an administrator account. 2. Click Start, then click Control Panel. 3. Make sure "View by Category" 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. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- VERSION INFORMATION The following versions have been released to date. Package Rev. Issue Date ------- ---- ---------- 5.95 03 2012/07/17 5.95 02 2012/07/12 5.95 01 2012/07/06 5.93 06 2012/06/07 5.93 05 2012/05/18 5.93 04 2012/05/17 5.93 03 2012/05/16 5.93 02 2012/05/14 5.93 01 2012/05/11 5.92 01 2012/04/27 5.85 02 2011/12/01 5.85 01 2011/11/22 5.84 02 2011/07/15 5.84 01 2011/06/30 5.83 03 2011/06/14 5.83 02 2011/06/10 5.83 01 2011/04/19 5.80 01 2011/01/25 5.72 02 2011/01/17 5.72 01 2010/09/24 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 5.42 01 2009/11/09 5.41 01 2009/10/02 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 [Important] Important update (New) New function or enhancement (Fix) Correction to existing function <5.95> - (New) Added support for ThinkPad S430.X1 Carbon. <5.95> - (New) Added support for Lenovo M490. - (New) Added support for Lenovo M495. <5.95> - (New) Added support for Lenovo USB 2.0 Ethernet Adapter. - (New) Added support for creation of Lenovo Mobile Access default profiles. - (New) Added support for enabling Mobile Hotspot tab even in Basic mode. - (Update) Updated Mobile Hospot message to indicate 8 characters password length requirement. - (Fix) Fixed an issue where Acccess Connections hangs when using Ping/Trace Route in Diagnostics. - (Fix) Fixed an issue where'Proxy Settings' overlaps Password in Distribution. - (Fix) Fixed an issue where wwan tower does not refresh when switching from Vzw-AT&T/Sprint-Vzw. - (Fix) Fixed an issue where Access Connections GUI should show restriction message when using APN "wap.cingular". - (Fix) Fixed an issue where PIN Window is not prompting when switching to Mobile Broadband tab. - (Fix) Fixed an issue where user cannot auto connect wwan profile with Gobi WWAN adapter after after resume from suspend /hibernate. - (Fix) Fixed an M1 SIM not connecting issue when using Ericsson H5321gw WWAN adapter. - (Fix) Fixed an issue where roaming message does not pop up when roaming from Sprint to Verizon. - (Fix) Fixed an issue where Mobile Hotspot is still broadcasting even after it is disabled in Global Settings. - (Fix) Fixed an issue where "Disable Internet Connection Sharing" is not working. - (Fix) Fixed an issue where "Start Mobile Hotspot" in Access Connections gauge is enabled even though wlan radio is turned off. - (Fix) Fixed an issue where Mobile Hotspot password hide option does not apply to tooltip. - (Fix) Fixed an issue where Mobile Hotspot still animate even after disabling animation option. - (Fix) Fixed an issue where 3G tethering message is not shown when starting mobile hotspot in toolbar. - (Fix) Fixed an issue where Access Connections gauge tooltip show Mobile Hotspot details even when disabled in Main GUI. - (Fix) Fixed an issue where SMS Contact name is truncated to 20 chareacters in reply window. - (Fix) Fixed an issue where multiple windows appear when clicking send button multiple times. - (Fix) Fixed an issue where Access Connections SMS remaining character shows 160 when forwarding full text message. - (Fix) Fixed an issue where Close or Cancel button is grayed out after sending SMS. <5.93> - (New) Added support for ThinkPad Edge E135 <5.93> - (New) Added support for ThinkPad X131e - (New) Added support for ThinkPad Edge S430 - (New) Added support for Lenovo V480s <5.93> - (New) Added support for ThinkPad E130 <5.93> - (New) Added support for ThinkPad E435, E535 <5.93> - (New) Added support for ThinkPad E330 <5.93> - (New) Added support for ThinkPad T430, T430i, T430s, T430si - (New) Added support for ThinkPad T530, T530i - (New) Added support for ThinkPad W530 - (New) Added support for ThinkPad X230, X230i, X230 Tablet, X230i Tablet - (New) Added support for ThinkPad L430 - (New) Added support for ThinkPad L530 - (New) Added support for ThinkPad E430, E530 - (New) Added support for Verizon LTE using Gobi 4000 - (New) Added support for Ericsson H5321gw. - (New) Added feature for Verizon wireless usage with SMS - (New) Added an option to permanently disable WWAN Roaming in IT admin tool. - (New) Added feature for GUI to show restriction message when using APN "wap.cingular" - (Fix) Fixed an issue where Mobile Hotspot ICS (Internet Conenction Sharing) failure occurs <5.92> - (Fix) Fixed an issue where the Repair Wizard appears after upgrade installation. <5.91> - (New) Added feature for GUI to show restriction message when using APN "wap.cingular" - (New) Added support for 1x1 11b/g/n Wireless Lan PCI Express Half Mini Card Adapter. - (New) Added support for 2x2 11a/b/g/n Wireless Lan PCI Express Half Mini Card Adapter. - (New) Added support to enable or disable Mobile Hotspot in Access Connections gauge. - (New) Added feature for managing "Select Speed and Duplex settings" using adm. - (New) Added support to enable or disable Mobile Hotspot using the admin enabler tool. - (New) Added "Enable/Disable Mobile Hotspot" in Global Settings. - (Fix) Fixed an issue where WWAN Tower show blank or unknown Operator Name - (Fix) Fixed an issue where page script error occurs in Verizon wireless data usage - (Fix) Fixed an issue where inactive Verizon SIM intermittently does not launch LMBA - (Fix) Fixed an issue where Access Connections Main GUI is truncated in Basic/ Advanced view. - (Fix) Fixed an issue where ADM/ADMX setting is not applied correctly with auto-create profile. - (Fix) Fixed an issue where Access Connection is unable to locate any access points on X120e. - (Fix) Fixed an issue where the second static IP profile does not connect after restart. - (Fix) Fixed a issue where a user cannot connect to the iPhone hotspot sharing profile. - (Fix) Fixed a issue where the first underscore in the SSID is not seen in the detail view <5.90> - (New) Added support for Zhaoyang K29, Zhaoyang K49, Zhaoyang E49 and Lenovo E49. - (New) Added support for ThinkPad Edge E430 and Edge E530. - (New) Added support for Lenovo V480 and V580. - (New) Added support for Lenovo B480 and B580. - (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 Mobile Hotspot (Software Access Point). - (New) Added support for Mobile Hotspot for World Wide language. - (New) Added Mobile Hotspot information to Access Connections Help file. - (New) "Allow wireless radios to be turned off when inactive" option is unchecked by default. - (Delete) Removed Delete button in Wimax Provisioning table. - (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 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 Intel My WiFi Technology shows as grayed out with Intel My WiFi Dashboard installed. - (Fix) Fixed an issue where the WLAN adapter transfer rate is wrong in the Access Connections Main GUI. - (Fix) Fixed an issue where the Access Connections Main GUI and Access Connections Gauge icon is not synchronized with AC & Windows Native. <5.85> - (New) Added support for ThinkPad X1 Hybrid. <5.85> - (New) Added support for ThinkPad X130e. <5.85> - (New) Added SMS support for Verizon Wireless and Sprint Networks. - (New) Added support for active directory ADMX format. - (New) Added support to enable or disable AC gauge via active directory. - (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. - (New) Added support to launch only the Access Connections P2P GUI via command line. - (Fix) Fixed an issue where the Access Connections GUI crashes when a user uninstalls Microsoft .NET Framework 3.0. - (Fix) Fixed for Microsoft WER 1563253851. - (Fix) Fixed for Microsoft WER 1889762942. - (Fix) Fixed for Microsoft WER 2146952993. - (Fix) Fixed for Microsoft WER 1882991399. - (Fix) Fixed for Microsoft WER 1883833136. - Fixed the following active directory policy issues . Override TCP/IP and DNS defaults during new profile creation . Override proxy configuration during new profile creation - Fixed an issue where Access Connections connects to profiles that are unchecked in the Access Connections GUI. <5.84> - (New) Added support for ThinkPad Edge E425,E525. <5.84> - (Fix) Fixed an issue where no inactive message prompt appeared if there was a non-activated SIM card with the Ericsson F5521gw adapter. - (Fix) Fixed an issue where the Access Connections Gauge on the Taskbar might not be shown after upgrading to the version 5.83 of Access Connections. <5.83> - (New) Added support for ThinkPad X1. <5.83> - (New) Added support for ThinkPad X121e,Edge E120,E125,E320,E325. <5.83> - (New) Added support for ThinkPad L420,L421,L520, - (New) Added support for ThinkPad T420,T420i,T420s,T420si,T520,T520i. - (New) Added support for ThinkPad W520. - (New) Added support for ThinkPad X220,X220i,X220 Tablet,X220i Tablet. - (New) Added support for ThinkPad Edge E220s,E420,E420s,E520. - (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 802.1x wireless profile could not be created when Symantec Endpoint Protection was installed on Windows 7 64-bit. - (Fix) Fixed an issue where Access Connections GUI might not be responsding when connecting to the WiMAX tower. - (Fix) Fixed an issue where Access Connections would take more than 45 seconds to roam to Mobile Broadband profile. - (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 HUAWEI EM660 Wireless WAN adapter. - (New) Added support for SMS on World Wide language. - (New) Added support for Russian language. - (Fix) Fixed for Microsoft WER 1460547246. - (Fix) Fixed for Microsoft WER 1514545339. - (Fix) Fixed for Microsoft WER 1891376828. - (Fix) Fixed for Microsoft WER 1905079832. - (Fix) Fixed for Microsoft WER 1899537146. - (Fix) Fixed for Microsoft WER 1903540086. - (Fix) Fixed for Microsoft WER 1894231513. - (Fix) Fixed for Microsoft WER 1780605920. - (Fix) Fixed for Microsoft WER 1929278568. - (Fix) Fixed for Microsoft WER 1130314539. <5.72> - (New) Added support for ThinkPad Edge 11",E10. - (Fix) Dropped the device information for Realtek Wireless USB and Realtek WHCI which were not supported on Windows 7. <5.72> - (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. - (New) Added support for ThinkPad 1x1 11b/g/n Wireless LAN PCI Express Half Mini Card Adapter. - (New) Added support for ThinkPad Edge 13" (Machine types: 0217,0221,0250),E31. - (New) Added a Location Profile tab in the Fn+F5 On Screen Menu for some old models. - (Fix) Fixed for Microsoft WER 1761934326. - (Fix) Fixed for Microsoft WER 1559273222. - (Fix) Fixed an issue where the settings of profile distribution file (*.loa) were not saved when exporting profiles from a client computer. - (Fix) Fixed an issue where static IP address and DNS settings were changed when switching to other Access Connections profiles or disconnecting the active profile. - (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 7 version 1.05.2000 or higher. <5.62> - (New) Added support for Sprint Network. - (Fix) Fixed for Microsoft WER 1558164466. <5.61> - (New) Added support for ThinkPad L412,L512. <5.61> - (New) Added support for ThinkPad W701,W701ds. - (New) Added support for ThinkPad Edge 14",15". - (New) Added support for ThinkPad Edge E40,E50. - (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 1552164693. - (Fix) Fixed for Microsoft WER 1545157154. - (Fix) Fixed for Microsoft WER 1454627032. - (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 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 that could not find the Access Point after disconnecting a wireless LAN profile and then click the Find button. - (Fix) Fixed an issue that connected the wireless LAN automatically even if the wireless radio was turned off by Fn+F5 or Fn+F9 On Screen Display. - (Fix) Fixed an issue that did not display the tower name after connected with Swisscom and KPN. - (Fix) Fixed an issue where the Access Connections Gauge Taskbar Icon showed OFF even when the wireless radio was ON by Fn+F5 or Fn+F9 On Screen Display. - (Fix) Fixed an issue that displayed the error message, "The internal wireless device is set to Radio off in BIOS Setup or powered off by the hardware switch" when tried to connect a wireless LAN profile after resuming normal operation from sleep or hibernation state. - (Fix) Fixed an issue where the Fn+F5 or Fn+F9 On Screen Display showed the old graphical screen when 'Manage Wireless Radio' was clicked from pinned Access Connections in the task bar. - (Fix) Fixed an issue where Access Connections 5.33 for Windows Vista could be installed on Windows 7. <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",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) Fixed for Microsoft WER 1454627032. - (Fix) Fixed and issue where Access Connections' speed might come down when Access Connections was co-existing with Microsoft Essential. <5.42> - (Fix) Fixed an issue where some messages in the hardware radio switch window were truncated on the French edition of Windows. - (Fix) Fixed an issue where a blank SSID was not accepted in the Access Connections profile. <5.41> - (New) Initial release. ================================================================================ 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. 4. Start Text Messaging for Ericsson F3507g 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 Qualcomm HS-USB. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 1. Insert the AT&T sim card in the computer. 2. Download and install the Qualcomm HS-USB driver version 6.0.6.4 or higher. 3. After Qualcomm HS-USB installation, do not restart the computer, install the Access Connections version 5.41 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. 4. Start Text Messaging for Ericsson F3507g ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Mobile Broadband - Start Text Messaging for Ericsson F3507g is not supported for Windows 7. ================================================================================ -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- LIMITATIONS Mobile Hotspot feature added in version 5.90 supports selected wireless devices only . -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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. * Ericsson is a registered trademark of Telefonaktiebolaget LM Ericsson. * Huawei is a registered trademark of Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd. * 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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