TITLE: Broadcom Wireless Utility VERSION: 4.00 REV: C DESCRIPTION: This package contains the Broadcom Wireless Utility for the listed notebooks, adapters, and operating systems. The Broadcom Wireless Utility is a wireless LAN application that replaces the default Microsoft Windows XP Windows Zero Configuration Service. Once the Broadcom Wireless Utility is installed, the user is required to use the Broadcom Wireless Utility to configure Broadcom wireless devices and to manage the wireless network connection. The Broadcom Wireless Utility is required for users with the listed Broadcom adapters in order to connect to wireless networks that use Cisco Compatible Extensions. Users may also find the Broadcom Wireless Utility useful for advanced profile management, single-sign-on support, and advanced diagnostics. Most home and small office, home office (SOHO) users do not need this functionality. If the Microsoft Windows XP Windows Zero Configuration service is required again, uninstall the Broadcom Wireless Utility. PURPOSE: Routine SOFTPAQ NUMBER: SP30381 SUPERSEDES: SP30291 EFFECTIVE DATE: June 01, 2005 CATEGORY: Software - Solutions SSM SUPPORTED: YES PRODUCT TYPE(S): Notebooks PRODUCT MODEL(S): HP Compaq nc4200 Notebook PC HP Compaq nc6110 Notebook PC HP Compaq nc6120 Notebook PC HP Compaq nc6220 Notebook PC HP Compaq nc6230 Notebook PC HP Compaq nc8230 Notebook PC HP Compaq nw8240 Notebook PC HP Compaq nx6110 Notebook PC HP Compaq nx6120 Notebook PC HP Compaq nx8220 Notebook PC HP Compaq nx9020 Notebook PC HP Compaq nx9030 Notebook PC HP Compaq nx9040 Notebook PC HP Compaq tc4200 Tablet PC OPERATING SYSTEM(S): Microsoft Windows XP Professional Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition Microsoft Windows XP Tablet PC Edition Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition LANGUAGE(S): US,CH,FR,GR,IT,JP,KR,SP,TW ENHANCEMENTS: - Provides Broadcom WLAN Utility, version 3.100.65.2, for use with Broadcom WLAN Networks Adapter Driver 3.100.65.1. - Adds new user interface. - Provides support for both pre-logon connections and persistent connections. FIXES: - Fixes intermittent User Interface "stop error" when resuming from Sleep or Hibernate mode. - Fixes miscellaneous localization issues. PREREQUISITES: N/A DEVICES SUPPORTED: Broadcom 802.11 a/b/g Broadcom 802.11 b/g Broadcom 802.11 b Broadcom MaxPerformance 802.11g HP Wireless LAN 54g WL450 Adapter HOW TO USE: 1. Download the SoftPaq .EXE file to a directory on your hard drive. 2. Execute the downloaded file and follow the on-screen instructions. NOTE: Once installed, the Broadcom Wireless Utility takes control of Broadcom wireless devices and the user must use the Broadcom Wireless Utility to configure and manage Broadcom wireless devices. If the Microsoft Windows XP Windows Zero Configuration service is required to configure and control Broadcom wireless devices (which is the default), do not install this software. If the Microsoft Windows XP Windows Zero Configuration service is required to control Broadcom wireless devices after the Broadcom Wireless Utility has been installed, uninstall the Broadcom Wireless Utility software and restart the notebook. NOTE: After the files are unpacked, the Setup program should run automatically. If the setup program (sinstall.exe) needs to be run manually, look for it in the download directory. Copyright (c) 2005 Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.