Revision : 01 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Software name Intel Wireless LAN (11abgn, abg, bg) Support models ThinkPad L412, L420, L421, L430 ThinkPad L512, L520, L530 ThinkPad T410, T410i, T410s, T410si, T420, T420i, T420s, T420si, T430, T430i, T430s, T430si ThinkPad T510, T510i, T520, T520i, T530, T530i ThinkPad W510, W520, W530 ThinkPad X1, X1 Carbon, X1 Hybrid ThinkPad X100e, X121e, X130e ThinkPad X201, X201i, X201s, X201 Tablet, X220, X220i, X220 Tablet, X220i Tablet, X230, X230i, X230 Tablet, X230i Tablet ThinkPad Edge 14", 15" ThinkPad Edge E40, E50 ThinkPad Edge E120, E125 ThinkPad Edge E220s ThinkPad Edge E320, E325 ThinkPad Edge E420, E420s, E425 ThinkPad Edge E520, E525 Operating Systems Microsoft Windows 8 32-bit, 64-bit Refer to marketing materials to find out what computer models support which Operating Systems. Versions 15.05.3000.1496 (Package) - 15.5.3.43 (Driver) Support devices Intel Centrino Wireless-N 2200 Intel Centrino Advanced-N 6205 Intel Centrino Advanced-N + WiMAX 6250 Intel Centrino Ultimate-N 6300 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- WHAT THIS PACKAGE DOES This package installs the software (Wireless LAN driver and utility) to enable the following devices. Device name Device name in the Device Manager -------------------------------- ---------------------------------------- Intel Centrino Wireless-N 2200 Intel(R) Centrino(R) Wireless-N 2200 Intel Centrino Advanced-N 6205 Intel(R) Centrino(R) Advanced-N 6205 Intel Centrino Advanced-N Intel(R) Centrino(R) Advanced-N 6250 AGN + WiMAX 6250 Intel Centrino Ultimate-N 6300 Intel(R) Centrino(R) Ultimate-N 6300 AGN 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 Versions 15.05.3000.1496 (Package) - 15.5.3.43 (Driver) [Important updates] Nothing. [New functions or enhancements] - Added support for Intel Centrino Ultimate-N 6300. [Problem fixes] Nothing. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- DETERMINING WHICH VERSION IS INSTALLED Package: 1. Hold down the Windows logo key and press X to open a menu at the lower-left area of the screen. 2. Select Programs and Features from the menu. 3. Select Intel(R) PROSet/Wireless WiFi Software. 4. Check the product version in the Details Pane shown at the bottom of screen. If not shown, select Organize, select Layout, then select Details Pane. Driver: 1. Hold down the Windows logo key and press X to open a menu at the lower-left area of the screen. 2. Select Device Manager from the menu. 3. Double-click the Network adapters category. 4. Double-click either of the following devices. Intel(R) Centrino(R) Advanced-N 6205 Intel(R) Centrino(R) Advanced-N 6250 AGN Intel(R) Centrino(R) Ultimate-N 6300 AGN Intel(R) Centrino(R) Wireless-N 2200 5. Click the Driver tab. 6. Check Driver Version. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- NOTES - ThinkVantage Access Connections is not supported in Windows 8. Use the Windows 8 connection manager. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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 Autorun.exe with the /QN option. Example: [Path where the files were extracted]\Autorun /QN -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- UNINSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Note: - If winlogon.exe error or any problem occurs after uninstalling the software, re-install any version of the software for problem solving. Manual Uninstall 1. Start Windows and logon with an administrator account. 2. Hold down the Windows logo key and press X to open a menu at the lower-left area of the screen. 3. Select Programs and Features from the menu. 4. Select Intel(R) PROSet/Wireless WiFi Software, and click Uninstall or Uninstall/Change. 5. Follow the instructions on the screen to complete uninstallation and restart the computer. Manual Unattended Uninstall This is for system administrators' use only. 1. Refer to the Manual Install section, and download and extract the file. 2. In the step 11 of the Installing files section, uncheck the checkbox next to "Install ..... now", and then click Finish to cancel installation. 3. At the command line, execute Autorun.exe with the /QUIET /UNINSTALL options. Example: [Path where the files were extracted]\Autorun /QUIET /UNINSTALL -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- VERSION INFORMATION The following versions have been released to date. Package Driver Build ID Rev. Issue Date --------------- --------- -------- ---- --------------- 15.05.3000.1496 15.5.3.43 G7W209WW 01 2012/09/24 15.05.2000.1462 15.5.0.43 G7W208WW For preload use 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 <15.05.3000.1496> (G7W209WW) - (New) Added support for Intel Centrino Ultimate-N 6300 AGN. <15.05.2000.1462> (G7W208WW) - (New) Initial release. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- LIMITATIONS Nothing. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- TRADEMARKS * Lenovo, ThinkPad and ThinkVantage are registered trademarks of Lenovo. * Access Connections is a trademark of Lenovo. * Intel and Centrino are registered trademarks of Intel Corporation. * Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. * WiMAX Forum is a registered trademark of the WiMAX Forum. * WiMAX is a trademark of the WiMAX Forum. Other company, product, and service names may be registered trademarks, trademarks or service marks of others.