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ThinkVantage Access Connections for Windows Vista - Notebooks
Applicable countries and regions
What is Access Connections?
How to deploy Access Connections Profiles
Supported systems
Wireless driver requirements
What is new with this release?
Installation information
File details
Version: 4.52
Release Date: 2008/04/04
 File link     File size     File description
7tcv26ww.exe     15,023,688     ThinkVantage Access Connections

7tcv26ww.txt     18,707     README for ThinkVantage Access Connections

Additional information

Access Connections for Windows 2000, XP


Supported systems
To view a list of models and supported adapters, please view the .txt file listed above. Access Connections is only supported on the following notebook systems using Microsoft Windows Vista:
  • ThinkPad Reserve Edition
  • 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 X300
  • ThinkPad X40, X41, X41 Tablet
  • ThinkPad X60, X60s, X60 Tablet, X61, X61s, X61 Tablet
  • ThinkPad Z60m, Z60t, Z61e, Z61m, Z61p, Z61t
  • Lenovo 3000 C200
  • Lenovo 3000 N100, N200
  • Lenovo 3000 V100, V200

Wireless driver requirements
The following table lists the dependent and supported wireless drivers required for use with the latest release. The wireless drivers shown can be downloaded individually by clicking the appropriate link.

Wireless adapters (Mini PCI) Required driver version or higher
Intel PRO/Wireless LAN 2200BG and 2915ABG Mini PCI adapter 9.1.1.13
Intel PRO/Wireless LAN 3945BG and 3945ABG Mini PCI adapter 10.6.0.46
ThinkPad 802.11ab, 802.11bg and 802.11abg wireless adapter 7.2.0.164
Sierra Wireless 1x Evdo WAN adapter (Verizon and Telus) 6.30.0.0
Sierra Wireless HSDPA WAN adapter (Cingular and Vodafone) 7.0.2.1300
Intel Wireless LAN 11abgn, abg, bg adapter 11.5.0
Broadcom Wireless LAN Adapter 4.102.15.56
   

What is new with this release?
Version 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.

Click here for a complete list of changes fixed by this driver update.

Previous version release
Access Connections version 4.31 with wireless drivers (27.5MB)
README for Access Connections version 4.31 with wireless drivers (4KB)
Access Connections version 4.42 (15.2MB)
README for Access Connections version 4.42 (7KB)

 

What is Access Connections?
Access Connections is a connectivity-assistant program for your ThinkPad or 3000 Family notebook computer. With Access Connections, you can quickly switch network settings and Internet settings by selecting a location profile.

Each location profile stores all of the network and Internet configuration settings that are needed to connect to a network infrastructure from a specific location such as home or work. The network connection can be made using a modem, a wired network adapter (Ethernet or Token Ring), a Broadband device (DSL, cable modem, or ISDN), or a wireless network adapter. Virtual Private Networking (VPN) connections also are supported.

By switching among location profiles as you move your computer from place to place, you can quickly and easily connect to a network without manually reconfiguring your settings or restarting your computer. Access Connections also allows you to view and connect to Bluetooth devices and set Bluetooth security options.

Learn more about Access Connections
Access Connections User's Guide


How to deploy Access Connections Profiles
Access Connections is able to import and export location profiles for the wireless adapter. This feature does not export the wireless security configuration and all profile settings. However, you can download and install the optional profile-deployment feature, which enables Access Connections to export wireless security configurations (including static WEP, password, and so on) and all profile settings. Download the Access Connections Deployment Guide to learn more about the Access Connections location profile-deployment feature. Click here to download administrator feature tool and view deployment guide.

Install information
Installation instructions

Notes:

Before installing ThinkVantage Access Connections 4.52 on Windows Vista, it is required to install the following software. Refer to the README file of each software package for installation instructions.

Lenovo System Interface Driver for Windows Vista, version 1.00.0702 or later
ThinkPad Power Management Driver for Winidows 2000/XP/Vista, version 1.42 or later
Hotkey driver for Windows Vista, version 2.01.0703 or later
  1. Start Windows Vista and log on with administrative privileges.
  2. Double-click the driver package to extract it to your hard drive.
    The default location is C:\DRIVERS\W2K\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\W2K\ACCON\SETUP.EXE
    For unattended install, specify C:\DRIVERS\W2K\ACCON\SETUP.EXE -S -SMS
  5. Follow the instructions on the screen.
  6. Click Finish to reboot the system and complete the installation.

Uninstall instructions
  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.

Applicable countries and regions
Worldwide

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Document id:  MIGR-67283
Last modified:  2008-04-09
Copyright © 2008 IBM Corporation
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