IBM ThinkPad March 16, 2004 Intel(R) PRO/Wireless 2200BG Network Connection Software Version 8.0.12.20000 ====================================================================== ------- Notice: ------- This program is language independent and can be used with any language system. ********************************************************************** WARNING THIS SOFTWARE CAN ONLY BE USED WITH THE MACHINES ON THE SUPPORTED LIST ON THIS PAGE. USE OF THIS SOFTWARE WITH ANY OTHER MACHINE IS STRICTLY PROHIBITED. ********************************************************************** ---------------------- What This Package Does ---------------------- This package provides the Wireless LAN driver for Intel(R) PRO/Wireless 2200BG Network Connection for Windows 2000 and Windows XP. Attention! ---------- If you use IBM Access Connections, IBM Access Connection must be updated to version 2.70 or later. This package supports Wireless LAN installed models of the following systems: - ThinkPad R50, R50p, R51 - ThinkPad T41, T41p - ThinkPad X31, X40 To install the Wireless LAN driver, refer to the "Installation instructions" section. -------------------- Released Versions -------------------- Version 8.0.12.20000 Initial release Support for the following ThinkPad systems: - ThinkPad R50, R50p, R51 - ThinkPad T41, T41p - ThinkPad X31, X40 ------------------ Summary of Changes ------------------ Where: n.n.nn.n : Package version bbbbbbbb : Internal ID which is for administrator purpose. (New) New function or enhancement (Fix) Correction to existing function <8.0.12.20000 - 1VWC11WW> - (New) Support for the following ThinkPad systems: - ThinkPad R50, R50p, R51 - ThinkPad T41, T41p - ThinkPad X31, X40 ------------------------- Installation Instructions ------------------------- NOTES: - ThinkPad Software Installer provides the install wizard for this package. - In some cases, you may need to re-enter SSID and/or WEP keys after updating the driver. - IBM Access Connections ver 3.10 or later needs to be installed to configure this device. - To utilize Cisco Compatible Mode and WPA wireless connections, please read the following instructions: -If you currently use IEEE 802.1x authentication on Windows XP Service Pack 1, IBM recommends to uninstall Q826942 (WPA Supplicant update rollup package in Windows XP ) or Q815485 (WPA Wireless Security Update in Windows XP ) if you do not use WPA security feature. To check if the Q826942 or Q815485 is installed and to uninstall it: 1. Start Windows XP and logon with administrative privileges. 2. Click "Start", "Settings", then "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. Caution: The above action will remove all the fixes within the update rollup packag, Q826942. You may need to reinstall the other specific hotfixes you expect for this rollup package. -If you use Windows 2000, please stop the Microsoft Wireless Configuration service if already installed. To check if the service is installed and to stop it: 1. Start Windows 2000 and logon with administrative privileges. 2. Click "Start", "Settings", then "Control Panel" 3. Double-click "Administrative Tools" then "Services" 4. Double-click "Wireless Configuration" if it is listed. 5. Change "Startup type" to "Disabled" if it is not. 6. Click "OK" INSTALL: 1. Start Windows 2000/XP and logon with administrative privileges. 2. Extract this package onto the hard disk drive. 3. Click Start and then click Run. 4. In the run dialog window, type: C:\DRIVERS\WIN\WLANCX2\SETUP.EXE and click OK to start the installation process. If you have extracted the files to a different location, specify this location instead. 5. Follow the instructions. UNINSTALL: 1. Start Windows 2000/XP. Logon with administrative privileges. 2. Click "Start", "Settings", then "Control Panel" 3. Click "Add or Remove Programs" 4. Click "Intel(R) Sebring API" if it is listed under "Currently installed programs" 5. Click "Remove" and follow the instructions on the screen. 6. Click Start, select Settings and click Control Panel. 7. Double-click System, select the Hardware tab, and click Device Manager. 8. Expand Network adapters. 9. Right-click Intel(R) PRO/Wireless 2200BG Network Connection. 10. Choose Uninstall. 11. Click OK in the Confirm Device Removal window. 12. Follow the instructions. 13. Restart the system. Unattended Install: This procedure is intended only for system administrators. 1. Start Windows 2000/XP and logon with administrative privileges. 2. Extract this package onto the hard disk drive. 3. Click Start and then click Run. 4. In the run dialog window, type: C:\DRIVERS\WIN\WLANCX2\SETUP.EXE and click OK to start the installation process. If you have extracted the files to a different location, specify this location instead. 5. Follow the instructions. -------------------------------------- Determining which version is installed -------------------------------------- 1. Click Start, select Settings and click Control Panel. 2. Double-click System, select the Hardware tab, and click Device Manager. 3. Expand Network adapters. 4. Right-click Intel(R) PRO/Wireless 2200BG Network Connection. 5. Click the Driver tab. The version and date of the driver are displayed. ---------- Trademarks ---------- * IBM and ThinkPad are registered trademarks of IBM Corporation. * Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. Other company, product, and service names may be registered trademarks, trademarks or service marks of others.