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andyli · #1 Post by **andyli** » Wed Sep 21, 2005 5:54 pm

Lenovo released a new version of Access Connections. Other than adding support for 1 or 2 more wireless cards, it seems like they are re-releasing all of their software, renaming "IBM" to "ThinkVantage".

However, I saw nothing different with this upgrade.

kaplanfx · #2 Post by **kaplanfx** » Wed Sep 21, 2005 8:55 pm

from the readme:

<3.81>

-(New) Supported the following Wirless LAN and Wireless WAN adapter
-11a/b/g Wirless LAN Mini PCI Express Adapter
-Verizon Wireless WAN modem driver which enabled the following devices:
- Sierra Wirless 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

The last version was hanging on me and causing various problems so I'll check this version and see if it fixes things. Looks like added support for the WAN cards that will be in the Z series.

#3 Post by **jdhurst** » Wed Sep 21, 2005 9:57 pm

3.71 worked fine for me (I use IBM wireless) and since the wireless driver didn't change, I gambled on not uninstalling Access Connections and installing 3.81 right over top. Worked fine. All the profiles work and the upgrade was a smooth as silk (fingers crossed) ... JD Hurst

desdinova · #4 Post by **desdinova** » Thu Sep 22, 2005 12:16 pm

Anyone know if this update solves the problem some cards have with connecting to some WEP enabled Linksys WAPs?

I can check and report back next time I'm in the office.

yossarian · #5 Post by **yossarian** » Thu Sep 22, 2005 7:27 pm

There was some sort of security patch in 3.81 too. But yeah.. renaming from IBM titles seems to be an increasing trend.

kaplanfx · #6 Post by **kaplanfx** » Fri Sep 23, 2005 3:22 pm

desdinova wrote:Anyone know if this update solves the problem some cards have with connecting to some WEP enabled Linksys WAPs?

I can check and report back next time I'm in the office.

This is exactly the problem I am having I connect to my WRT54G fine but it never gets through the authentication stage. Works fine with the windows software, I've been using that and the latest intel driver (not ibm). Maybe I will take the plunge and try this out.

andyli · #7 Post by **andyli** » Sat Sep 24, 2005 4:46 pm

Released on 09/22/2005 or 09/23/2005:

New versions of Keyboard Customizer, Hotkey, Active Protection, Accessibility, UltraNav Driver & Wizard.

Keyboard Customizer: Minor Updates - Update Icon and Add Trademarks

Hotkey Features: Add support for Z60t/R51e, Wireless Driver, Security via FN+F2, Languages

Active Protection: Support Z60m, Z60t. Fix: Solve the problem that the application error is happened at the system shutdown (not a clue...)

TrackPoint Accessibility: Change Title, Suppot Z60t, Z60m, R51e, languages

ThinkPad UltraNav: Change Title, Support Z60t, Z60m, Opera browser

ThinkPad Wizard: New Models, Title Bar, Languages

#8 Post by **jdhurst** » Sat Sep 24, 2005 8:49 pm

FWIW, I downloaded it all on my T41 and installed it, and all of it appears to be working fine. ... JD Hurst

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