---------------------------------------------------------------------- Software Name ThinkVantage Access Connections Support models ThinkPad A20m, A20p, A21e, A21m, A21p, A22e, A22m, A22p ThinkPad A30, A30p, A31, A31p ThinkPad G40, G41 ThinkPad R30, R31, R32 ThinkPad R40, R40e ThinkPad R50, R50e, R50p, R51, R51e, R52 ThinkPad s31 ThinkPad T20, T21, T22, T23 ThinkPad T30 ThinkPad T40, T40p, T41, T41p, T42, T42p, T43, T43p ThinkPad X20, X21, X22, X23, X24 ThinkPad X30, X31, X32 ThinkPad X40, X41, X41 Tablet ThinkPad Z60m, Z60t ThinkPad TransNote Operating Systems Windows XP (Home Edition and Professional) Windows 2000 Version 4.00 Issue date November 21, 2005 Old Package Name IBM Access Connections ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Note: (*1)Tips for ThinkPad R40, R50, R50e, R50p, R51, R51e T40, T40p, T42, T42p, T43, T43p, X31, X32, X40, X41, Z60m and Z60t wireless models equipped with the following Wireless Mini PCI Adapter. -IBM Dual-Band Wi-Fi Wireless Mini-PCI Adapter -IBM 11a/b/g Wireless LAN Mini PCI Adapter -IBM 11b/g Wireless LAN Mini PCI Adapter -IBM 11a/b/g Wireless LAN Mini PCI Adapter II -ThinkPad 11a/b/g Wireless LAN Mini PCI Express Adapter -ThinkPad 11b/g Wireless LAN Mini PCI Express Adapter -Intel(R) PRO/Wireless LAN 2100 3B Mini PCI Adapter -Intel(R) PRO/Wireless 2200BG Network Connection -Intel PRO/Wireless 2915ABG Network Connection -Verizon Wireless WAN modem (*2)Tips for ThinkPad R32, R40, T30, T40, T40p, X30 and X31 wireless models equipped with the following Wireless Mini PCI Adapter. - Cisco Systems Mini-PCI Wireless LAN Adapter. CONTENTS 1. What this package does 2. Released Versions 3. Summary of changes 4. Installation Instructions 5. Unattended Installation 6. Language Installation 7. Determining which version is installed 8. User with Administrator/Power/Limited privilege 9. Tips for all Cisco wireless models 10. Import/Export location profile for wireless adapter 11. Unattended uninstallation 12. Tips for PEAP-GTC 13. Tips for TTLS 14. Tips for automatic location profile switching using Ethernet adapter. 15. Tips for profile switching by Fn+F5 hotkey. 16. Tips for LEAP with CKIP. 17. Tips for automatic/manual prompt in LEAP profile. 18. Tips for Windows XP service pack 2. 19. Tips for using Access connections with ThinkVantage Productivity center 20. Known issue with Sierra Wireless Modem Device 21. Tips for going backward version Access Connections ======================================================================= Note: (*1)Tips for ThinkPad R40, R50, R50e, R50p, R51, R51e T40, T40p, T42, T42p, T43, T43p, X31, X32, X40, X41,X 41T, Z60m and Z60t wireless models equipped with the following Wireless Mini PCI Adapter. -IBM Dual-Band Wi-Fi Wireless Mini-PCI Adapter -IBM 11a/b/g Wireless LAN Mini PCI Adapter -IBM 11b/g Wireless LAN Mini PCI Adapter -IBM 11a/b/g Wireless LAN Mini PCI Adapter II -ThinkPad 11a/b/g Wireless LAN Mini PCI Express Adapter -ThinkPad 11b/g Wireless LAN Mini PCI Express Adapter -Intel(R) PRO/Wireless LAN 2100 3B Mini PCI Adapter -Intel(R) PRO/Wireless 2200BG Network Connection -Intel PRO/Wireless 2915ABG Network Connection -Verizon Wireless WAN modem To utilize these wireless adapters with ThinkVantage Access Connections version 4.00, wireless adapter software must be updated as follows. -For IBM 11a/b/g Wireless LAN Mini PCI Adapter, IBM Dual-Band Wi-Fi Wireless Mini-PCI Adapter IBM 11b/g Wireless LAN Mini PCI Adapter or IBM 11a/b/g Wireless LAN Mini PCI Adapter II ThinkPad 11a/b/g Wireless LAN Mini PCI Express Adapter ThinkPad 11b/g Wireless LAN Mini PCI Express Adapter Wireless LAN (ThinkPad 11a/b/g) Version 4.1.102.1095 or later -For Intel(R) PRO/Wireless LAN 2100 3B Mini PCI Adapter Intel PRO/Wireless LAN 2100 3B Mini PCI Adapter software Version 7.1.4.4 (1.2.4.35) or later -For Intel(R) PRO/Wireless 2200BG Network Connection, Intel PRO/Wireless 2915ABG Network Connection Intel PROSet/Wireless Software 9.0.2.31 or later -For Verizon Wireless WAN modem Verizon Wireless WAN Modem Driver Version 1.3.9.0 (6.15) or later Please follow the instructions below when you install wireless adapter software and ThinkVantage Access Connections. -For systems running Microsoft Windows 2000, if you use 802.1x authentication with EAP-TLS, 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 click Control Panel. 3. Double-click Administrative Tools then click Services. 4. Double-click Wireless Configuration if it is listed. 5. Change "Startup type" to Disabled if it is not already. 6. Click OK. (*2)Tips for ThinkPad R32, R40, T30, T40, T40p, X30 and X31 wireless models equipped with the following Wireless Mini PCI Adapter. - Cisco Systems Mini-PCI Wireless LAN Adapter. To utilize Cisco wireless adapter with ThinkVantage Access Connections version 4.00, adapter software should be updated as follows. -Wireless LAN Software for Cisco Wireless LAN Mini-PCI Card for Windows 98/98 SE/Me/2000/XP for ThinkPad --> Driver Version 3.8.26 or later --> Firmware Version 5.41 or later --> Utility Version 6.3.011 or later 1. 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. This package is only supported on the following Lenovo systems using Microsoft Windows 2000 and Windows XP: - ThinkPad A20m, A20p, A21e, A21m, A21p, A22e, A22m, A22p - ThinkPad A30, A30p, A31, A31p - ThinkPad G40, G41 - ThinkPad R30, R31, R32(*2) - ThinkPad R40(*1)(*2), R40e(*1) - ThinkPad R50(*1), R50e(*1), R50p(*1), R51(*1), R51e(*1) - ThinkPad s31 - ThinkPad T20, T21, T22, T23 - ThinkPad T30(*2) - ThinkPad T40(*1)(*2), T40p(*1)(*2), T41, T41p, T42, T42p, T43, T43p - ThinkPad X20, X21, X22, X23, X24 - ThinkPad X30(*2), X31(*1)(*2), X32 - ThinkPad X40(*1), X41, X41T - Thinkpad Z60m, Z60t - ThinkPad TransNote To determine if you have to update the files or not, please refer to the "Summary of Changes" section. 2. Released Versions --------------------------------------------------------------------- Version 1.00 Initial release Version 1.01 Support for ThinkPad T23 wireless models (5Lx/9Lx) Version 1.05 Support for ThinkPad A30,A30p,X22,R30 Support for Windows XP Version 1.10 Support for wireless profile switch on IBM High Rate Wireless LAN MiniPCI Combo Card. Support for ThinkPad X23, R31 Version 2.00 Support for wireless profile switch on IBM High Rate Wireless LAN PC Card/IBM High Rate Wireless LAN PC Card 128. Support for Search wireless network. Support for Automatic wireless location switch. Support for Enhanced graphics. Support for Default Printer switch. Support for Bluetooth device. Support for ThinkPad A31, A31p. Support for ThinkPad X24. Version 2.11 Support for Network security. Support for IBM 11a Wireless LAN CardBus Adapter. Support for ThinkPad T30. Support for ThinkPad R32. Version 2.12 Fix printer problem in User Mode. Version 2.20 Support for ThinkPad X30. Support for wireless profile switch on Cisco Wireless LAN Mini-PCI Card. Version 2.21 Support for disabling Bluetooth radio and wireless radio at once. Version 2.25 Fix HDD access problem. Version 2.50 Support for Automatic connection. Support for ThinkPad R40. Support for Novatel Merlin C201 PC Card. Support for PPPoE connection. Support for WindowsXP Service Pack-1 Version 2.60 Support for ThinkPad T40, T40p, R40, R40e, X31. Support for LEAP password hardware encryption. Version 2.61 Fix DNS setting problem on Ethernet/token ring location profile. Support for ThinkPad G40. Version 2.62 Support for Windows 2000 QFE for 802.1x. Version 2.63 Support for disabling balloon message from task tray. Support for launch application program before make connection. Version 2.70 Support for Cisco Compatible Mode version 1.0 for -IBM Dual-Band Wi-Fi Wireless Mini-PCI Adapter -Intel(R) PRO/Wireless LAN 2100 3B Mini PCI adapter Support for Wi-Fi protected access (WPA) for -IBM Dual-Band Wi-Fi Wireless Mini-PCI Adapter -Intel(R) PRO/Wireless LAN 2100 3B Mini PCI Adapter Support for Network Profile Deployment by IT Administrator. Support for automatic Ethernet connection switching. Support for Sierra WAN adapter. Support for ThinkPad X31, T41 and R50. Version 2.72 Support for IBM 11a/b/g Wireless CardBus Adapter. Support for ThinkPad T41p and R50p. Version 2.73 Fix DHCP problem and AT&T Net Client problem. Support for ThinkPad X40. Version 3.00 Support for network diagnostic and auto error recovery. Support for Profile switching by Fn+F5 Hotkey. Support for PEAP, CKIP and AES wireless authentication. Support for Vodafone and Sony Ericsson WAN card. Support for IBM Mobility Client software. Version 3.10 Support for ThinkPad R50e, R51. Fix Ethernet location screen pops up several times at the same location. Version 3.20 Support for Access Connections Windows Logon feature (Single Sign On). Support for Boot time connect feature. Support for EAP-TTLS and PEAP-GTC wireless authentication. Support for network disconnect feature when logoff the Computer Support for Automatic Ethernet location switching in windows limited user account Support for ThinkPad T42,T42p. Version 3.21 Fix windows logoff problem. (version 3.20 only). Version 3.30 Support for WindowsXP Service Pack-2 Support for LEAP-TKIP wireless authentication. Support for IBM 11a/b/g Wireless LAN Mini PCI Adapter II. Support for ThinkPad G41 Version 3.52 Support for CCKM in LEAP connection Support for Network Profile Deployment to disable IE settings, Security settings, printer settings, program settings. Version 3.53 Support for Traditional Chinese, Simplified Chinese and Korean. Support for ThinkPad T43 and T43p. Version 3.70 Support EAP-FAST for -Cisco Systems Mini-PCI Wireless LAN Adapter -IBM 11a/b/g Wireless LAN Mini PCI Adapter -IBM 11b/g Wireless LAN Mini PCI Adapter -IBM 11a/b/g Wireless LAN Mini PCI Adapter II Support WPA-2 for -IBM 11a/b/g Wireless LAN Mini PCI Adapter -IBM 11b/g Wireless LAN Mini PCI Adapter -IBM 11a/b/g Wireless LAN Mini PCI Adapter II Version 3.71 Support EAP-FAST for -IBM Dual-Band Wi-Fi Wireless Mini-PCI Adapter -Intel(R) PRO/Wireless 2200BG Network Connection -Intel PRO/Wireless 2915ABG Network Connection Support WPA-2 for -IBM Dual-Band Wi-Fi Wireless Mini-PCI Adapter -Intel(R) PRO/Wireless 2200BG Network Connection -Intel PRO/Wireless 2915ABG Network Connection Version 3.81 Support for the following Wireless LAN and Wireless Wan Adapter -11a/b/g Wireless LAN Mini PCI Express Adapter -Verizon Wireless WAN modem Version 4.00 New model design for this release. User interface enhancement, performance improvement and native Wireless WAN connections feature for Verizon Wireless WAN network 3.Summary of Changes ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Where: Package version (for example, 1.00 means Version 1.00) (New) New function or enhancement (Fix) Correction to existing function <1.00> -(New) Initial release for ThinkPad T23. <1.01> -(New) Wireless application for IBM High Rate Wireless LAN MiniPCI Combo Card is automatically selected at "Edit Your Wireless Settings" screen. <1.05> -(New) Allowed user privilege user to create and switch between modem location profiles. -(New) Added sound option when network is connected and disconnected. -(New) Enabled to re-configure "Disable this adapter when I switch to another location profile" setting. <1.10> -(New) Enabled to apply VPN on all network connection type. -(New) Enabled to configure and switch wireless network profiles on IBM High Rate Wireless LAN MiniPCI Combo Card. <2.00> -(New) Enhanced network status view with photo-realistic graphics. -(New) Enabled to search and connect function for wireless network. -(New) Enabled automatic switching of wireless location profiles. -(New) Enabled to switch default printer. -(New) Enabled to switch Bluetooth security level. -(New) Enabled to control Bluetooth power. -(New) Enabled to configure and switch wireless network profiles on IBM High Rate Wireless LAN PC Card/IBM High Rate Wireless LAN PC Card 128. <2.11> -(New) Enabled to stop file and printer sharing from network.(XP only) -(New) Enabled to stop Internet Connection Sharing. -(New) Enabled to start Internet Connection Firewall(XP only). -(New) Enabled to do "Find Wireless Network" on all network connections. -(New) Added option to turn on Bluetooth power automatically. -(New) Enabled to close custom dialer, dialer and VPN program. -(New) Enhanced to set the "Use Windows to Configure Wireless Settings" off automatically if wireless location profile is applied. (XP only) -(Fix) Fixed shared printer cannot be used as default printer. -(Fix) Fixed Modem dialer having alternate phone number cannot be used. <2.12> -(Fix) Fixed Default printer cannot be switched in user mode. <2.20> -(New) Enabled feature to import and export wireless location profile data except WEP key data. -(New) Enabled feature to configure and switch wireless network profiles on Cisco Wireless LAN Mini-PCI Card. -(New) Enabled to use 802.1x (EAP) and 802.1x (Cisco LEAP) for wireless security key (XP only). -(New) Enabled to use open key for wireless security key. -(New) Enabled Access Connections to manage IBM wireless adapters without running wireless client utilities. -(New) Added new task tray icon to show wireless status that is common for all IBM wireless adapters. -(New) Added option to enable power saving mode on wireless adapters, all IBM wireless adapters. -(New) Added option to disable wireless power automatically when wireless connection was not established. -(New) Enabled to launch new application type (*.bat, *.cmd). -(New) Enabled feature to close application automatically that was launched by Access Connections. -(New) Enhanced maximum number of DNS server and DNS suffix to 16, by Access Connections. -(New) Added option to delete all location profile data when Access Connections is uninstalled. -(New) Improved performance of network switching speed. -(Fix) Fixed problem that IE proxy exception setting was not effective. -(Fix) Fixed problem that sound on/off was not effective in user mode. <2.21> -(New) Added "Disable All Wireless Radios" menu to disable Bluetooth radio and wireless radio at once. <2.25> - (Fix) Periodical hard disk drive access after disconnecting Ethernet/token ring connection. <2.50> -(New) Enabled automatic network adapter switching between two or more network adapters. -(New) Added WAN (Wide Area Network) connection with Novatel wireless Modem Merlin C201 PC Card -(New) Added DSL (PPPoE) connection. (XP only) -(New) Added Internet Connection Firewall option on Modem connection. -(New) Added High-Medium-Low choice for wireless adapter power management. -(Fix) Enabled to switch two or more peer-to-peer(ad hoc) mode wireless profiles. <2.60> -(New) Enabled to encrypt LEAP password with IBM Embedded Security Chip. -(Fix) Display network status as "connected" even if current DNS setting is different from DNS setting in current location profile. <2.61> -(Fix) Fixed DNS setting will not be applied in ethernet/token ring profile. (2.60 only) <2.62> -(New) Support for Intel(R) PRO/Wireless LAN 2100 3B Mini PCI Adapter Software Version 1.1.5.0. -(Fix) Fixed proxy/socks settings in Windows Messenger's were changed when Access Connections changes IE proxy/socks settings. <2.63> -(New) Added WEP security status of wireless access point in find wireless network. -(New) Added global option to disable task tray balloon message. -(New) Added feature to launch application program before making connection. <2.70> -(New) Added feature to deploy profile by IT administrator. -(New) Enabled Cisco Compatible Mode and WPA wireless connection on the following adapters. -IBM Dual-Band Wi-Fi Wireless Mini-PCI Adapter -Intel(R) PRO/Wireless LAN 2100 3B Mini PCI Adapter -(New) Enabled automatic network adapter switching between ethernet to ethernet/wireless adapter. -(New) Added WAN connection with Sierra Wireless AirCard 710/750. -(New) Support for ThinkPad Software Installer Version 2.0 which downloads the latest packages from the IBM Web site. (for Japan only) <2.72> -(New) Support for IBM 11a/b/g Wireless CardBus Adapter to configure and switch wireless network profiles both in Administrator and User privilege mode. -(New) Support for Hexadecimal Pre-Shared Key input when IBM Dual-Band Wi-Fi Wireless Mini-PCI Adapter is used. -(New) Support for wireless connection for Anonymous Access Point that has blank SSID (null character). -(New) Support for Power user account to create, edit, delete and apply location profile settings. -(New) Allow user privilege mode account to deploy wireless settings in client computer. -(New) Improve wireless roaming speed when Cisco Wireless LAN Mini-PCI Card is used. -(Fix) Remove "Shared" mode from Access Point authentication when "Shared" mode is not available. -(Fix) Reduce CPU usage of Access Connections task tray program. -(Fix) Release IP address at OS shutdown time. -(Fix) (Version 2.70 only) Total number of handles is increased when IBM High Rate Wireless LAN Mini-PCI Adapter is used. -(Fix) (Version 2.70 only) A Wireless location profile which is imported to other ThinkPad using Access Connections Administrator Profile Deployment Feature does not work if wireless LAN adapter type is different from the original adapter. <2.73> -(New) Support for silent installation launching from CD-ROM. -(New) Applying a location profile which has blank URL will not override IE homepage setting. -(Fix) (Version 2.70 and 2.72 only) A DHCP server possibly allocates multiple IP addresses for a single network client. -(Fix) (Version 2.70 and 2.72 only) The AT&T Net Client (VTS) version 5.0.1b cannot establish broadband connection. <3.00> -(New) Added network diagnostic and auto error recovery feature. -(New) Support location profile switching using Fn+F5 hotkey and on screen display. -(New) Support for WINS setting. -(New) Support for PEAP(MS-CHAP-V2) on IBM Dual-Band Wi-Fi Wireless Mini-PCI Adapter, IBM 11a/b/g Wireless LAN Mini PCI Adapter and Intel (R) PRO/Wireless LAN 2100 3B Mini PCI Adapter. -(New) Support for CKIP on Intel (R) PRO/Wireless LAN 2100 3B Mini PCI Adapter. -(New) Support for AES on IBM Dual-Band Wi-Fi Wireless Mini-PCI Adapter and IBM 11a/b/g Wireless LAN Mini PCI Adapter. -(New) Support for Automatic wireless network switching before windows logon. -(New) Enhance Automatic ethernet network switching to save multiple ethernet port information. -(New) Support for Vodafone Mobile Connect WAN card and Sony Ericsson GC82 WAN card. -(New) Enhanced profile deployment to export 802.1x profile (Win XP). -(New) Enhanced profile deployment in user mode to import profile silently. -(New) Support for quick setup of new location profile. -(New) Support for IBM Mobility Client software. -(New) Support for creating disconnect icon on desktop. -(New) Support for blank setting for IE homepage. -(New) Support for deleting active location profile. -(New) Add option not to save new location profile after connected using Find Wireless Network. -(New) Support for multi-language package. -(Fix) 802.1x Authentication property page is not open from Access Connections (Win2000) -(Fix) Application program is not launched in user mode (Win2000) <3.10> -(New) Support for installing another language of Access Connections from OS language. -(Fix) Fix ethernet location screen pops up several times at the same location. -(Fix) Fix *.loa file was not silently deployed during silent installation of Access Connections. <3.20> -(New) Support for Access Connections Windows Logon feature (Single Sign On) in the following profiles. -LEAP profile -PEAP profile -(New) Support for Boot time connect feature in the following profiles. -No WEP profile -Static WEP profile -WPA-PSK profile -(New) Support for EAP-TTLS and PEAP-GTC wireless authentication for the following wireless adapters. -IBM Dual-Band Wi-Fi Wireless Mini-PCI Adapter or IBM 11a/b/g Wireless LAN Mini PCI Adapter -IBM 11b/g Wireless LAN Mini PCI Adapter -Intel(R) PRO/Wireless LAN 2100 3B Mini PCI Adapter -Intel(R) PRO/Wireless 2200BG Network Connection -(New) Support for Automatic Ethernet Profile switching in limited user privileges mode. -(Fix) Find wireless network screen shows Access Point with 0 MAC address in IBM High Rate Wireless LAN miniPCI Combo Card. -(Fix) Does not switch wireless location profiles automatically when two or more profiles have the same SSID. -(Fix) Global Settings are changed when multiple users log-in/out of Windows. <3.21> -(Fix) Windows does not logoff when the Access Connections logon feature is enabled. (version 3.20 only). <3.30> -(New) Supported for Windows XP Service Pack 2. -(New) Support for LEAP-TKIP wireless authentication for the following wireless adapters. -IBM Dual-Band Wi-Fi Wireless Mini-PCI Adapter -IBM 11a/b/g Wireless LAN Mini PCI Adapter -IBM 11b/g Wireless LAN Mini PCI Adapter -Intel(R) PRO/Wireless 2200BG Network Connection -(New) Support for AES on the following wireless adapters. -Intel(R) PRO/Wireless 2200BG Network Connection -(New) Support for WPA/TKIP on the following wireless adapters. - Cisco Systems Mini-PCI Wireless LAN Adapter. -(Fix) Connect/Disconnect fails when SSID is set to "ANY" or blank. -(Fix) Windows logon script fails during Single Sign On. -(Fix) All domain names are not listed in LEAP logon window. -(Fix) IE proxy settings for common proxy server for all protocol was enabled. -(Fix) Automatic/manual prompt problem in LEAP profile was fixed. -(Fix) Leap domain user authentication fails in auto/manual prompt. -(Fix) PEAP-MSCHAP/TTLS profiles fail to connect during prelogon roaming. -(Fix) "File and Printer sharing" is turned ON at startup time. <3.52> -(New) Support for CCKM in LEAP connection -(New) Support for Network Profile Deployment to disable IE settings, Security settings, printer settings, program settings. -(Fix) Domain name is not grayed out in EAP-TTLS login menu. -(Fix) Connection fails for PEAP-GTC Token after suspend/hibernation. -(Fix) Adhoc mode shows 0% signal strength. -(Fix) Unable to disable Bluetooth Radio. -(Fix) Domain logon fails in LEAP SSO profile. -(Fix) SSO progress screen does not come if the last profile was non-SSO profile and Novel GINA is installed. <3.53> -(New) Support for ThinkPad T43 and T43p. -(New) Support for Traditional Chinese, Simplified Chinese and Korean. <3.70> -(New) Supported EAP-FAST for the following wireless adapters. -Cisco Systems Mini-PCI Wireless LAN Adapter -IBM 11a/b/g Wireless LAN Mini PCI Adapter -IBM 11b/g Wireless LAN Mini PCI Adapter -IBM 11a/b/g Wireless LAN Mini PCI Adapter II -(New) Supported WPA-2 for the following wireless adapters. -IBM 11a/b/g Wireless LAN Mini PCI Adapter -IBM 11b/g Wireless LAN Mini PCI Adapter -IBM 11a/b/g Wireless LAN Mini PCI Adapter II -(New) Supported Computer certificate for EAP-TLS on the following wireless adapters. -IBM 11a/b/g Wireless LAN Mini PCI Adapter -IBM 11b/g Wireless LAN Mini PCI Adapter -IBM 11a/b/g Wireless LAN Mini PCI Adapter II -(New) Supported Enable/Disable logging for log file. -(Fix) Roaming user profile is not saved when user logs off -(Fix) Shift-Insert does not copy a password. -(Fix) Server certificate name shown on the screen was not correct. <3.71> -(New) Supported EAP-FAST for the following wireless adapters. -IBM Dual-Band Wi-Fi Wireless Mini-PCI Adapter -Intel(R) PRO/Wireless 2200BG Network Connection -Intel PRO/Wireless 2915ABG Network Connection -(New) Supported WPA-2 for the following wireless adapters. -IBM Dual-Band Wi-Fi Wireless Mini-PCI Adapter -Intel(R) PRO/Wireless 2200BG Network Connection -Intel PRO/Wireless 2915ABG Network Connection -(New) Supported AES encryption is for LEAP connection -(New) Supported 32 char length SSID -(Fix) IE settings is changed by Access Connections during deployment -(Fix) Application error when IBM Wireless LAN Adapter Software (11a/b, 11b/g, 11a/b/g) Version 4.0.100.140 is used. <3.81> -(New) Supported the following Wireless LAN and Wireless WAN adapter -11a/b/g Wireless LAN Mini PCI Express Adapter -Verizon Wireless WAN modem driver which enabled the following devices: - Sierra Wireless 1x EV-DO Network Adapter - Sierra Wireless Modem Device -(New) Wireless devices hardware switch support for Z60t and Z60m -(New) Checkpoint, Eccentuate, Novell GINAs support for single sign on -(New) New Lenovo branding icons and copyrights and program folders and product naming changes -(New) Access connection Banner is changed -(Fix) Error message when used with Cisco 802.11 a/b/g PC card (CB21AG PCMCIA card) -(Fix) Longer time (40 seconds) taken when the system is undocked from docking station on Windows 2000 system. -(Fix) Resolve to avoid the system hang when Norton Antivirus is used together with Access Connections (issue reported by X41 Tablet) -(Fix) Find Wireless network will allow to create the temporary profile even if IT admin set the policy not to allow profile creation. -(Fix) Fix for security Vulnerable in shared memory sections -(Fix) Fix for four minute boot problem if Cisco VPN Gina presents -(Fix) Fix for long boot time when Novel Netware client software is installed -(Add) ThinkVantage Productivity Center 1.01 support <4.00> - (New) New main user interface/ wizard function - (New) New way of location profile apply / performance improvement - (New) Verizon EvDO Wireless WAN network direct connection feature support - (New) Extended to support all type of location profile data by import/export - (New) Support new format of IT Admin profile deployment 4.Installation Instructions ------------------------------------------------------------------------- The following steps will install this package. 1. Start Windows 2000/XP and log on with administrative privileges. 2. Extract the ThinkVantage Access Connections files to the hard disk drive. When downloaded file is extracted in the local drive, it is located in C:\DRIVERS\W2K\ACCON directory by the default. 3. Click Start, then click Run. 4. In the Open field, type SETUP.EXE in the extracted directory to install the application. Click the OK button to start the installation process. If you extracted the files to a different location, specify that location instead. 5. Follow the instructions on the screen to complete the Installation. When you install Access Connections version 4.00 as upgrade install from previous lower version (3.x), all location profile used in the older version will be converted during the installation time automatically. When you use version 4.00 first time, manually select the location profile you wish to connect. 5.Unattended installation ---------------------------------------------------------------------- This is for system administrators' use only. 1. Start Windows 2000/XP, logon with administrative privileges. 2. Extract the drivers to the hard disk drive. 3. Click Start, then click Run. 4. Type the following command line at 4-A or 4-B. 4-A. System will not reboot automatically SETUP.EXE -S -SMS 4-B. Install from CD-ROM SILENT.BAT 6.Language installation ---------------------------------------------------------------------- If you need to install another language, the following steps will install this package. 1. Start Windows 2000/XP, logon with administrative privileges. 2. Extract the drivers to the hard disk drive. 3. Click Start, then click Run. 4. Type the following command line. Setup.exe -uilangid 0x0409 (US English) 7. 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. 8. User with Administrator/Power/Limited privilege ------------------------------------------------------------------------- User with administrator privilege can use all the features of ThinkVantage Access Connections. User can create, edit, delete and apply all types of profile. The user can also enable the ThinkVantage Access Connections Administrator Profile Deployment Feature, which allows the user to deploy the location profiles created to other ThinkVantage Access Connections client. A Power user can use all the features of ThinkVantage Access Connections like a user with administrator privilege except: 1. The ThinkVantage Access Connections Administrator Profile Deployment Feature cannot be enabled. 2. Cannot edit "Network security" and "Override TCP/IP and DNS defaults" in the Additional Settings. A Power user can create, edit, delete and apply all types of profiles A Limited user can create and apply only modem profiles. However if Administrator sets "Allow Windows users without administrator privileges to create and apply location profiles" option in the Global settings then the user can create and apply any kinds of profiles in the system. Also, a limited user cannot: 1. Edit setting for the Automatic Ethernet and Wireless location profiles switching 2. Edit Global settings 3. Edit profiles created by another user in the system 4. Renew or release IP in the Diagnostics panel 5. Export profiles The limitations on Power user also apply on Limited user. Access Connections does not support Guest Account type when logged on by Windows. 9. Tips for all Cisco wireless models ----------------------------------------------------------------- (1) Access Connections supports Cisco LEAP Authentication when you create a location profile with LEAP settings enabled. To utilize this feature, re-install the Cisco Aironet Client utility version 6.3.011 or later with the LEAP authentication feature selected. Run IWSETUP.EXE to install the Utility and choose the "LEAP" option at the Select Options menu of the installer. The Cisco Aironet Client utility is contained in an additional package, "Wireless LAN Software for Cisco Wireless LAN MiniPCI Card for Windows 98/Me/NT 4.0/2000/XP for ThinkPad". 10. Import/Export location profile for wireless adapter --------------------------------------------------------------------- Access Connections allows you to import/export location profile for wireless adapter. However, function is limited not to export "WEP Key" due to keep security as much as possible. If location profile for wireless adapter is imported, it is required to input "WEP Key" again. 11. Unattended uninstallation ----------------------------------------------------------------------- This is for system administrators' use only. 1. Start Windows 2000/XP, logon with administrative privileges. 2. Open command prompt.Click Start->Programs->Accessories->Command Prompt 3. Go the directory that installed Access Connections setup.exe is located. 4. Type the following command line: SETUP.EXE -s -SMS -remove -f1 : full path of the "uninst.iss" 12. Tips for PEAP-GTC ------------------------------------------------------------------------ -With using "Intel(R) PRO/Wireless LAN 2100 3B Mini PCI Adapter", PEAP-GTC authentication only supported for saved user ID/password. Software/hardware token is not supported. -PEAP-GTC with domain log on connection is not supported. -Wireless encryption of AES is not supported for PEAP-GTC. 13. Tips for EAP-TTLS ------------------------------------------------------------------------- Only MS-CHAP-V2 authentication protocol is supported as password protocol(tunneling protocol). Any other password protocol such as EAP-TLS, EAP-MD5 or EAP-Token is not supported. 14. Tips for automatic location profile switching using Ethernet adapter. -------------------------------------------------------------------------- ThinkVantage Access Connections version 3.0 or later supports automatic location profile switching for location profiles which uses Ethernet Adapter. (Limitation: The Ethernet connection must be configured in DHCP mode). It enabled to remember multiple ethernet port information per profile. This new feature allows sharing single ethernet profile at different places without losing automatic location switching. This feature eliminates having to manually apply the Ethernet profile every time you return to locations. ThinkVantage Access Connections will activate the Ethernet profile for your multiple Ethernet port locations when you simply connect an Ethernet cable to your computer. This requires the following steps to use: - Check "Include Ethernet connections in automatic switching and prompt me to save Ethernet ports" from "Location Switching" menu. - Select your Ethernet location profile (e.g., Office-AB profile) and connect manually. - Then, Access Connections saves the Ethernet port address silently for your profile applied internally. - When you move to another location and connect to another Ethernet port, do the same steps to save the Ethernet port location information (e.g., Office-B). When you choose the existing location profile (e.g., Office-AB profile), this Ethernet port location information will be added in the profile. - Next time, when you connect to the Ethernet port in Office-A or in Office-B, Access Connections loads the associated location profile (i.e. Office-AB) automatically. - Thus, Access Connections remembers multiple Ethernet port location information associated with one Ethernet location profile so that Ethernet port detection can be made automatically next time when you connect to the same ports. 15. Tips for profile switching by Fn+F5 hotkey. ------------------------------------------------------------------------- -ThinkVantage Access Connection supports new feature of switching location profile by Fn+F5 hotkey. To utilize this feature, "ThinkPad Hotkey Features" should be updated to version 1.05.0481 or later. -The Fn+F5 hotkey are NOT supported in the following ThinkPad: - ThinkPad A20m, A20p, A21m, A21p, A22m, A22p - ThinkPad A30, A30p, A31, A31p - ThinkPad s31 - ThinkPad R30, R31, R32 - ThinkPad T20, T21, T22, T23 - ThinkPad T30 - ThinkPad X22, X23, X24 - ThinkPad X30 -The Fn+F5 hotkey are only supported in ThinkPad built-in wireless LAN Adapters. 16. Tips for LEAP with CKIP --------------------------------------------------------------------------- With using LEAP connection on the following wireless adapters, there is no choice for "CKIP" encryption. This is because these adapters select WEP/CKIP encryption automatically. Selecting "WEP" encryption can make connection with "CKIP" encryption if Access Point is configured with "CKIP". -IBM Dual-Band Wi-Fi Wireless Mini-PCI Adapter -IBM 11a/b/g Wireless LAN Mini PCI Adapter -IBM 11b/g Wireless LAN Mini PCI Adapter -IBM 11a/b/g Wireless LAN Mini PCI Adapter II -ThinkPad 11a/b/g Wireless LAN Mini PCI Express Adapter -ThinkPad 11b/g Wireless LAN Mini PCI Express Adapter 17. Tips for Automatically/Manually Prompt for LEAP User Name and Password ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 1.Automatically Prompt for LEAP User Name and Password This allows user to connect LEAP profile with cached LEAP user name and password. Access Connections prompts user to enter LEAP user name and password in the following case. -First connection after system starts/reboots and windows logon -Re-connection after windows logoff and logon 2.Manually Prompt for LEAP User Name and Password This requires user to input LEAP user name and password whenever LEAP connection is made. When user clicks "connect" button or LEAP profile is activated, Access Connections prompts for LEAP user name and password. 18. Tips for Windows XP service pack 2 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ThinkVantage Access Connections will update security settings of all existing profiles depending on Windows XP service pack2 installation. When the Windows XP Service Pack 2 is installed and the Internet Firewall Settings is enabled (this is default), Access Connections will automatically change the "Internet Connection Firewall" setting to "enabled" in profiles. This is required to avoid security warnings from Windows XP, however, user can revert back the "Internet Connection Firewall" settings by editing each profile. 19. Tips for using Access connections with ThinkVantage Productivity center ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- To use Access Connections with ThinkVantage Productivity Center, you must install ThinkPad Hotkey Features V1.20 or later 20. Known issue with Sierra Wireless Modem Device ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- -If WWAN profile is created by Access Connections and launch VZAccess manager software to connect, Access Connections main window will display IP address and shows the status as operational but if user moves the mouse pointer to Access connections icon in the task tray ,it will show blank status. When VZAccess manager software is launched, turn on or off WWAN radio must be controlled by using VZAccess Manager utility. If WWAN profile is created by Access Connections without launching VZAccess manager but specified with "Connect using Access Connections", all connection and WWAN status information is managed by Access Connections software. In this case, such limitation does not exist. 21. Tips for going backward version Access Connections -------------------------------------------------------- Once Access Connections 4.00 is installed as upgrade install from previous version (3.x), your location profile data is already converted to Access Connections 4.00 format. If you need to uninstall Access Connections 4.00 and reinstall older version Access Connections, your previous location profile can be restored by applying the registry patch. Access Connections 3.x location profile is preserved as PrevACProf.reg format in Access Connections installed directory , i.e. \Program Files\ ThinkPad\ConnectUtilities. Apply this registry patch once you installed older version Access Connections. Trademarks ---------- * ThinkPad is a registered trademark of Lenovo. * ThinkVantage is a trademark of Lenovo. * IBM is a registered trademark of IBM Corporation. * Cisco and Aironet are registered trademarks of Cisco Systems, Inc. * 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.