IBM ThinkPad May 26, 2003 Firmware for IBM High Rate Wireless LAN MiniPCI Combo Card Package Version : 1.04.02.01 Firmware Version : 1.04.02.00 ====================================================================== 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 firmware update for "IBM High Rate Wireless LAN MiniPCI Combo Card" to add support of Extended Channel Mode as noted below. This package is not for a problem fix. This package supports Wireless LAN installed models of the following systems: - ThinkPad A30, A31 - ThinkPad A30p, A31p - ThinkPad R30, R31 - ThinkPad R32 (2677-CGx/BNx/BQx, 2659-BNx/DNx/BQx/DQx/CGx/EGx, 2658-BNx/BQx/CGx/A7x/AEx/BFx/BGx/BHx/DAx/BRx/BXx, 2658-C2x/C4x/C5x/C8x/CBx/CDx/CJx/CLx/CYx/CQx/CTx/CXx) - ThinkPad T23 - ThinkPad X22, X23, X24 The supported operating systems are as follows: - Windows 95(OSR 2.x) (*1) - Windows 98 - Windows 98 Second Edition (*2) - Windows Me - Windows NT 4.0 with Service Pack 6 or later - Windows 2000 - Windows XP (Home Edition and Professional) NOTE: (*1) A31 and A31p do not support Windows 95. (*2) Before using this package with Windows 98 Second Edition, IBM recommends that you apply the Windows 98 Second Edition Shutdown Supplement from the Microsoft Web Site Knowledge Base Article ID Q239887. To update the firmware, refer to the Updating firmware section. Released Versions ----------------- Where: Package version - Firmware version 1.03.03.00 - 1.03.03.00 Initial Release for ThinkPad T23, A30, A30p, X22 1.03.06.00 - 1.03.06.00 Added support for ThinkPad X23, R30, R31, R32 A problem fix 1.03.06.01 - 1.03.06.00 Added support for ThinkPad A31, A31p, X24 A problem fix 1.04.02.00 - 1.04.02.00 A problem fix 1.04.02.01 - 1.04.02.00 Added Support for Extended Channel Mode (Not applicable to North America) Summary of Changes ------------------ Where: x.xx.xx.xx : Package version bbbbbbbb : Internal ID y.yy.yy.yy : Firmware version z.zz.zz.zz : Update utility version For example, <1.04.02.01 (1AWE06WW) - 1.04.02.00 - 1.04.02.00> means; the package version is 1.04.02.01 the firmware version is 1.04.02.00 the update utility version is 1.04.02.00 The internal ID is for administrative purpose. (New) New Function or Enhancement (Fix) Correction to existing function <1.03.03.00 (1AWE01WW) - 1.03.03.00 - 1.03.03.00> - (New) Windows XP support for ThinkPad T23, A30, A30p, X22 <1.03.06.00 (1AWE03WW) - 1.03.06.00 - 1.03.06.00> - (New) Support for ThinkPad X23, R30, R31, R32 - (Fix) Update program does not work on Windows 98SE. - (Fix) Wireless LAN communication may become disconnected or slowed down when audio is played. <1.03.06.01 (1AWE04WW) - 1.03.06.00 - 1.03.06.01> - (New) Support for ThinkPad A31, A31p, X24 - (Fix) Avoid from updating firmware on other wireless LAN cards NOTE: There is no firmware change from previous release. You do not need to update if you already update the firmware by using previous release <1.03.06.00 (1AWE03WW)>. <1.04.02.00 (1AWE05WW) - 1.04.02.00 - 1.04.02.00> - (Fix) Audio, Sound, or DVD stuttering occurred when Access point could not be found. <1.04.02.01 (1AWE06WW) - 1.04.02.00 - 1.04.02.00> - (New) Added Support for Extended Channel Mode. This mode is not applicable to North America. Installation instructions ------------------------- NOTES: - You need an AC adapter and a charged battery pack to update the firmware. - If your computer is attached to any kind of docking station or port replicator, turn off the computer and detach it before proceeding. - If a USB Diskette Drive is attached to your computer, turn off the computer and detach it before proceeding. 1. Print these instructions or display on another computer. 2. Firmly connect the AC adapter to the computer. 3. Start Windows 95/98/Me or start Windows NT 4.0/2000/XP and logon with administrative privileges on the target computer. 4. Extract this package onto the hard disk drive. 5. Click Start and then click Run. 6. Specify the file name with the full path name where you extracted the package and then click OK. 7. Follow the instructions on the screen. Windows will shut down automatically and Intersil PRISM Flash Utility screen will appear. WARNING: Do not turn off or suspend the computer until the update has been completed. If you turn off or suspend the computer while the update is still in progress, the wireless LAN card may have to be replaced. 8. Initial update process starts. (It will take a few seconds to complete.) 9. PDA update process starts. (It will take a few seconds to complete.) 10. Primary update process starts. (It will take about one minute to complete.) 11. Secondary update process starts. (It will take a few minutes to complete.) 12. Verification process starts. If the firmware update is complete, the following message will be displayed. Verification Complete. Please remove the floppy and power off the PC. A:\> 13. Turn off the computer. Enabling Extended Channel Mode ------------------------------ The statement below regarding the extended channel mode is applicable when the system supports this function. To check the support of this function, please see the property of the installed wireless card by refering to the extended channel mode enablement instruction. In countries other than the United States and Canada, you may be allowed to use extra IEEE 802.11b channels. If you cannot connect to an Access Point, contact your system administrator or check your Access Point to find out which channel is being used. If the number of the channel is 12 or greater, enable gExtended Channel Modeh by the following procedure: 1. Start Windows 2000 or Windows XP. Log on with a user ID authorized as an administrator. 2. Right-click the My computer icon on the desktop, and select Properties. 3. Click the Hardware tab; then click the Device Manager button. 4. Select Network Adapter, find a wireless adapter device, right-click the device, and select Properties. 5. Click the Advanced tab. 6. Select Extended Channel Mode, and set the value to Enable. Note: This will be applied for systems with 802.11b wireless function supporting Extended Channel Mode. Authorized Operation Within the United States and Canada -------------------------------------------------------- The statement below regarding the extended channel mode is applicable when the system supports this function. To check the support of this function, please see the property of the installed wireless card by refering to the extended channel mode enablement instruction. For systems with 802.11b wireless function supporting Extended Channel Mode, This device may only be used with Access Points, which are authorized for use within the geography in which they are being used. The use of this device with an Access Point that is not Wi-Fi compliant and not authorized to be used in your geography could result in violation of government regulations. Consult the network administrator, the instruction manual, or the approval label for the Access Point to determine the authorization of your Access Point in your specific country or geographic region. Extended Channel Mode should only be selected when the device is operated outside the USA and Canada to avoid the unlikely possibility of unauthorized operation. The use of this device outside the United States and Canada in Extended Channel Mode may use frequencies not authorized for use in the United States and Canada. When used with an authorized Wireless Access Point that is Wi-Fi compliant or in Ad Hoc mode, this device will operate in its authorized modes in all geographies. Please reconfigure selected frequencies when you travel from one country to another. Firmware Information -------------------- Each version of this package contains the following Wireless LAN firmware and update utility. Package Version Firmware Version Update Utility Version --------------- ---------------- ---------------------- 1.03.03.00 1.03.03.00 1.03.03.00 1.03.06.00 1.03.06.00 1.03.06.00 1.03.06.01 1.03.06.00 1.03.06.01 1.04.02.00 1.04.02.00 1.04.02.00 1.04.02.01 1.04.02.00 1.04.02.00 Determining which version is installed -------------------------------------- 1. Start Windows. 2. Install Driver for IBM High Rate Wireless LAN Mini PCI Combo Card, if not installed yet. 3. Double-click IBM High Rate Wireless LAN Mini PCI Combo Card Configuration Utility icon in the system tray. 4. Click the About tab. It displays the version of the firmware. (The Device Driver may overwrite firmware upon system boot, depending on its version and the operating system environment, even though the actual firmware on the card is still down level. In such a case, this update should be applied only when the Extended Channel Mode support is required.) 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