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Summary of Changes for ThinkVantage Access Connections for Windows Vista - Notebooks
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Summary of Changes

Version 5.33

  • (New) Added support for ThinkPad L410, L510, SL410, SL510.
  • (New) The installation program has been changed to Inno Setup.
  • (New) Added support for Intel WiFi Link 1000 BGN.
  • (Fix) Fixed for Microsoft WER 1237680607.
  • (Fix) Fixed for Microsoft WER 1240938174.
  • (Fix) Fixed for Microsoft WER 1223719322.
  • (Fix) Fixed for Microsoft WER 1227637667.

Version 5.32

  • (New) Added support for UQ WiMAX (for Japan only).
  • (New) Added support for Single Sign-on Machine authentication.
  • (New) Added support for the option to hide profiles by providing the check - uncheck option.
  • (New) Added support for the option for "Disabling the Wireless radio" in Admin enabler tool.
  • (Fix) Fixed an issue where the Start VPN button could not be seen in the Access Connections main menu if the profile was VPN enabled.
  • (Fix) Fixed an issue where a blank SSID was not accepted in the Access Connections profile.
  • (Fix) Fixed for Microsoft WER 924969309.
  • (Fix) Fixed for Microsoft WER 1188839950.

Version 5.31

  • (New) Added support for ThinkPad T400s.
  • (New) Added support for ThinkPad 11b/g/n Wireless LAN Mini-PCI Express Adapter II.
  • (New) Added support for Realtek UWB Radio Driver or Realtek WHCI.
  • (New) Added support for Verizon VZAccess (for Qualcomm UNDP Wireless WAN Adapter and Sierra Wireless 1xEV-DO Network Adapter).
  • (New) Added support for customizing the Access Connections main screen through AcUiconfig.xml file included in the package.
  • (New) Removed the "Check for Updates" option in Help Menu.
  • (Fix) Fixed an issue where there was no notification message informing the user when a SMS was received with Ericsson HSDPA Wireless WAN Adapter.
  • (Fix) Fixed an issue where the SIM security got disabled when the SIM PIN was changed after resuming normal operation from standby or hibernation state with Ericsson HSDPA Wireless WAN Adapter.
  • (Fix) Fixed an issue where the Auto Repair button in Diagnostic window was not working or disabled with Intel WiMAX/WiFi Link 5350 adapter.
  • (Fix) Fixed an issue where the default printer dropdown list was different in Basic and Advanced mode on the Location Profile tab.
  • (Fix) Fixed an issue where the old version of Wireless LAN adapter driver could still be seen in the Wireless Connection Status and Diagnostic Tools menus even if the old driver was completely uninstalled and then new driver was installed.
  • (Fix) Fixed an issue in which the Wireless Security Type listbox in Access Connections wizard appeared empty with Intel My WiFi PAN.
  • (Fix) Fixed an issue where Auto Repair function did not work correctly even if the installation program found some missing files.

Version 5.22

  • (Fix) Fixed an issue that could not create and edit profile in Brazilian Portugese, Danish, Finnish, French, German, Italian, Korean, Dutch, Norwegian, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese and Swedish languages.
  • (Fix) Fixed an issue where the signal strength of Wireless Status icon and Access Connections Gadget were paled out.

Version 5.21

  • (New) Added support for Gobi 1000 AT&T Firmware.
  • (New) Added support for WiMAX Clearwire.
  • (New) Updated the APN values for Vodafone Ireland SIM card.
  • (New) Added support for Intel My WiFi Utility.
  • (Fix) Fixed the Microsoft WER 471735182.
  • (Fix) Fixed the Microsoft WER 472738548.
  • (Fix) Fixed an issue that there was no notification message when SMS received.
  • (Fix) Fixed an issue where an API error occurred when a Connection Log window was opened on an Ericsson wireless WAN card with a PIN enabled SIM card.
  • (Fix) Fixed an issue that caused an error message when Global Settings menu was opened on Danish Windows.
  • (Fix) Fixed an issue that could not open a 802.1x properties window in Danish, Brazilian Portugese, Korean, Spanish, Italian and French languages.

Version 5.20

  • (New) Added support for Intel My WiFi Technology.
  • (New) Added support for a new Intel WiMAX carrier (Clearwire).
  • (New) Added the feature to deploy Ethernet MAC address.
  • (New) Added support for Google Chrome.
  • (Fix) Fixed an issue where creating profile caused errors when Firefox was installed.
  • (Fix) Fixed an issue where old MFC DLL was installed.
  • (Fix) Fixed an issue that did not enable the WiMAX adapter when it was disabled on the Device Manager and then the diagnostics repair option was clicked.
  • (Fix) Fixed an issue where wireless WAN profile automatically made a connection without a PIN entry window after resuming normal operation from hibernation state when the option, "When no other connections are available, connect through wireless WAN or WiMax.", was enabled in the location switching menu.
  • (Fix) Fixed an issue where wireless LAN radio was turned off automatically when switching wireless profiles.
  • (Fix) Fixed an issue where wireless WAN connection failed when clicking Find WAN if WAN service type was Only use 3G network or Automatic.
  • (Fix) Fixed an issue where connection fail for wireless WAN appeared on Windows logon screen after reboot, even though a PIN for wireless WAN was not yet entered, when the option, "When no other connections are available, connect through wireless WAN or WiMax.", was enabled in the location switching menu.
  • (Fix) Fixed an issue where the following internal error might appear when clicked on connection log and entered PIN code on pop-up window. "Internal error(Error code = 1). API failed.".
  • (Fix) Fixed an issue where WAN radio could not be turned off by Fn+F5 key operation and wireless WAN profile automatically made a connection when the option, "When no other connections are available, connect through wireless WAN or WiMax.", was enabled in the location switching menu.
  • (Fix) Fixed an issue that displayed the same wireless mode on Access Points in the Find screen if Access Points had the same SSID.
  • (Fix) Fixed an issue that failed to make a connection when Access Connections imported the profile files with WEP/WPA-PSK security which had been exported.
  • (Fix) Fixed an issue that could not get connected to the WAN with a default WAN profile (for example, HSPA Mobile Broadband) when you tried to connect to the available WAN network through the Find WAN function.
  • (Fix) Fixed an issue that could not make a connection, if the distribution package with No WEP/WEP/WPA-PSK security profiles was modified to have the 802.1x security profile and then exported, and when imported.
  • (Fix) Fixed an issue that did not launch the Access Connections 802.1x properties window in Danish, Brazilian Portuguese, Korean, Spanish, Italian and French.

Version 5.12

  • (Fix) The location profile for USB Enhanced Dock with the USB Ethernet device attached may have no USB Ethernet device when switched to it.
  • (Fix) The Access Connections icon on the system tray displays "Disconnected" after switching from wired to wireless LAN.
  • (Fix) The location profile (*.loa) is not imported during installation of Access Connections.
  • (Fix) Edit control for Browser homepage is not shown in the Basic View mode screen on Japanese and Norwegian edition of Windows.

Version 5.02

  • (Fix) A wrong Wireless LAN driver version is shown in ACWLicon.
  • (Fix) An application error occurs while editing profile.
  • (Fix) The Disconnect button is available in Find Wireless for standard user.
  • (Fix) Connecting with wireless WAN through Fn+F5 On Screen Menu takes time.
  • (Fix) An internal error may happen if a wrong PUK code is input.
  • (Fix) Proxy settings are not changed after auto switch of profile.
  • (Fix) Cancel on PIN prompt connects Wireless WAN after connected through Fn+F5 On Screen Menu.
  • (Fix) API failed with inactive SIM.
  • (Fix) 3 profiles are created by default with GR SIM.
  • (Fix) HSPA default profile fails to connect with GR SIM.
  • (Fix) An operator name under Tower becomes "Unknown" if KDDI is connected.
  • (Fix) The Connect button is grayed-out after resuming normal operation from standby mode with the KDDI adapter card.

Version 5.01

  • (Fix) IEEE 802.1x properties page does not launch.
  • (Fix) "AT&T" is shown instead of "AT&T".
  • (Fix) An error message appears when launch Global Setting on Danish OS.
  • (Fix) Wireless WAN is disconnected after connection.
  • (Fix) MBC software is not launched if click 'Repair' with expired Telenor SIM.

Version 5.00

  • (New) Thinkpad HSPA/UNDP Wireless WAN adapter support.
  • (New) Access Connections Main panel's enhancement.
  • (New) "Access Connections Gadget" added.
  • (New) "Wake On LAN" feature supported.
  • (New) WLAN and WWAN radio can be turned on simultaneously.
  • (New) "Disable Ethernet adapter when Ethernet cable is unplugged" option added in Client Configuration Policy. (Removed from Global Settings)
  • (Fix) Roaming between "Home" and "Work" profile doesn't work well.
  • (Fix) "IEEE 802.1x authentication for Ethernet is not configured for this profile. Click OK to configure the settings" message when applying profile with default setting.
  • (Fix) Application error happens when creating 802.1x profile.
  • (Fix) Find WLAN and Fn+F5 does not work at first customer boot.
  • (Fix) Unable to connect EAP-TTLS after changing profile name.
  • (Fix) Deactivation of Verizon account cannot be detected.
  • (Fix) Signal strength of EVDO is not shown.
  • (Fix) ACWLIcon shows wrong security type for TTLS WL profile.
  • (Fix) WL mode is not displayed for 802.11n AP in Find WL Network.
  • (Fix) Popup for saving ethernet port doesn't come from 2nd time.
  • (Fix) "Enable automatic wireless radio control" option in Global setting was changed to "Allow the wireless LAN radio to be turned off when inactive".
    • (*) This version is supported for only US/JP/SC/TC/KR/FR/GR/FR/IT languages.

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.

Version 4.51

  • (Fix) 11g mode is shown in main panel even if AP is set to 11n mode (fixed with Windows Vista SP1).
  • (Fix) MIMO APs are not listed as 802.11n in Find Wireless Network (fixed with Windows Vista SP1).
  • (Fix) Dialog window appears when audit process.
  • (Fix) Skip 2nd Wireless LAN to Wireless WAN in location switching.
  • (Fix) Wireless WAN profile fails to connect Intermittently.
  • (Fix) Location switch doesn't save the preferred Wireless LAN profile.
  • (Fix) GDI+Window is shown in Taskbar when MBC is launched.
  • (Fix) Wireless profile isn't seen in Location switching when it is copied.
  • (Fix) Can't connect Wireless profile using Find Wireless when "Do not automatically include new wired/wireless profile in the roaming list" is enabled on the ADM server.
  • (Fix) Wireless driver version is not displayed in ACWLIcon and profile view.
  • (Fix) 802.1x auth properties is not launched with the IBM/ThinkPad/ Lenovo Wireless LAN adapters.
  • (Fix) Wireless USB cannot be detected intermittently.

Version 4.50

  • (New) Integration with AVAYA IP Softphone.
  • (New) Profile Aging feature.
  • (New) Ethernet Speed and Duplex setting.
  • (New) Wireless WAN PAP/CHAP authentication setting.
  • (New) Automatic reconnect VPN setting.
  • (New) "Override TCP/IP and DNS defaults" and "Do not automatically include wireless profiles without security in the roaming list" options in Client Configuration Policy settings.
  • (New) "Disable Ethernet adapter when Ethernet cable is unplugged" option in Global Settings.
  • (New) Roaming speed improvement.
  • (Fix) Static IP profile does not apply default gateway.
  • (Fix) Language for non-unicode programs in control panel is used in Access Connections.
  • (Fix) Connect Wireless WAN after Wireless LAN Switch OFF/ON takes 2 attempts.
  • (Fix) Fn + F5 key function window is not displayed correctly in Norwegian.
  • (Fix) Connection log does not show any data while connected Wireless WAN by dial-up.
  • (Fix) User Data counters in Connection log is not correct, while connected by Wireless WAN.
  • (Fix) Connection details text file shows wrong SSID.
  • (Fix) All information is not displayed correctly in ACWL Icon on Windows Vista 64-bit.

Version 4.42

  • (New) The warning message added to change from Tablet mode to Notebook mode for Wireless WAN better connectivity on ThinkPad X61 Tablet.
  • (Fix) Coexistence with ACM (AT&T communication manager).
  • (Fix) 'VPN' button overwrites the SSID and wireless mode field.
  • (Fix) Ethernet location switching can be disable even though admin tool specifies that user cannot change.
  • (Fix) Cannot create phone book entry with Wired Broadband profile.

Version 4.41

  • (Fix) Shared-WEP profile does not connect.
  • (Fix) Access Connections fails to enable wireless LAN adapter if disabled in the Device Manager.
  • (Fix) Access Connections profile shows wrong adapter status with wireless LAN disabled in the BIOS.
  • (Fix) H/W wireless radio status switch is not gray-out when this switch is off on Lenovo 3000.

Version 4.31

  • (Fix) An application error occurs in ACMainGUI.exe when creating the Access Connection profile.
  • (Fix) The power save mode option setting in the wireless profile is not saved when changed from the default setting.
Version 4.31
  • (New) Support for profile data migration from Access Connections version 4.23 (for Windows XP /2000) to 4.31 (for Windows Vista) with using System Migration Assistant 5.2 or higher.
  • (Fix) Signal strength shows 0% when connected to wireless LAN access point with Intel PRO/Wireless Network Connection adapter.
  • (Fix) Wireless radio on/off may not work with Intel PRO/Wireless Network Connection adapter.
  • (Fix) (On Korean Windows Vista only) On-screen menu by Fn+F5 keys has corrupted text strings.

Version 4.30

  • (New) (Initial release) Support for Microsoft Windows Vista.

Affected configurations
The following notebook systems are supported:
  • ThinkPad Reserve Edition
  • ThinkPad R50, R50e, R50p, R51, R51e, R52
  • ThinkPad R60, R60e, R61, R61e, R61i
  • ThinkPad R400, R500
  • ThinkPad SL300, SL400, SL400c, SL410, SL500, SL500c, SL510
  • ThinkPad T41, T41p, T42, T42p, T43, T43p
  • ThinkPad T60, T60p, T61, T61p
  • ThinkPad T400, T400s, T500
  • ThinkPad W500, W700, W700ds
  • ThinkPad X31, X32
  • ThinkPad X40, X41, X41 Tablet
  • ThinkPad X60, X60s, X60 Tablet, X61, X61s, X61 Tablet
  • ThinkPad X200, X200s, X200 Tablet, X300, X301
  • ThinkPad Z60m, Z60t, Z61e, Z61m, Z61p, Z61t
  • Lenovo C200
  • Lenovo N100, N200
  • Lenovo V100, V200

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Document id:  MIGR-68212
Last modified:  2009-09-17
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