ThinkVantage Access Connections v 4.0

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a_d_y_a · #31 Post by **a_d_y_a** » Tue Nov 29, 2005 10:08 am

where did you get the certificate file?

AC asks me for the file. I dont have the certificate file. When i asks mys sys admins they tell me it is preinstalled in windows. SO i can use windows wireless to get on but not AC. help.

Champ · #32 Post by **Champ** » Tue Nov 29, 2005 2:55 pm

Thanks. 4.0 fixed all the issues for me

madmatrix · #33 Post by **madmatrix** » Tue Nov 29, 2005 3:22 pm

To a_d_y_a,
Here is my setting following our website, You can check whether it's helpful for you. Maybe different.

OSU Wireless-Network: Setup for IBM Access Connections

IBM/Lenovo Thinkpads with IBM Access Connections may need to be configured to utilize the OSUWireless-Network. The following instructions pertain to the latest version of IBM Access Connection.

IBM Offers a software installer that will update your drivers automatically. It is suggest that you download this software and update your drivers to ensure the following instructions can be followed.
Update your IBM Access Connection Software and Drivers Automatically

NOTE: First, create an OSUWireless ID and PIN at the OIT Account Management site.

Configure IBM Access Connections on Your Laptop

Open IBM Access Connection by clicking Start -> (All) Programs -> Access IBM -> IBM Access Connections.
If this is the first time you have used Access Connection, press Next and continue with step 5; otherwise, add a new profile by clicking on Manage Location Profiles.
Select New to add a new connection profile.
On the "Choose Your Connection Type" page:
Name of Location Profile = type a name for your profile (for example, osuwireless)
Type of Network Connection = Wireless LAN (802.11)
Press Next
On the "Choose Your Wireless Adapter" page, make sure your wireless adapter is selected. Press Next.
On the "Edit Your TCP/IP Settings" page, press Next.
On the "Edit Your Advanced DNS Settings" page, press Next.
On the "Edit Your Wireless Network Settings" page:
Network Name (SSID) = osuwireless
Wireless Security Type = Use IEEE 802.1x Authentication
Press Next
On the next "Edit Your Wireless Network Settings" Page:
Access Point authentication: WPA
Data Encryption = TKIP
EAP Type = PEAP
Make sure the Validate Server Certificate checkbox is checked.
To be more secure, select Equifax Secure Certificate Authority from the "Certificate Issuer" pull down menu.
Authentication Protocol = MS-CHAP-V2
Press the Enter user credentials button.
Select Use saved user name and password.
Enter your OSUWireless ID.
Enter your OSUWireless PIN.
Confirm your PIN.
Press OK.
Press Next.
On the "Edit Your Internet Explorer Proxy Setting" page, press Next.
On the "Edit Your Security Settings" page:
Select Disable file and printer sharing.
Select Protect my computer... (Windows Firewall).
Select Disable Internet Connection Sharing.
Press Next.
On the "Printer Setup" page, choose whichever option you would like to handle your default printer. Press Next.
On the "Program Setup" page, press Next
On the "Save Your Location Profile" page, press Save
On the Pop-up box "Profile created successfully", press OK
At this time, the Access Connection will connect to the OSUWireless Network.

a_d_y_a · #34 Post by **a_d_y_a** » Tue Nov 29, 2005 9:53 pm

Hi madmatrix
Thanks for the detailed reply. I know what instructions you gave me, but I want to know where you get the PAC file for Access Connections. Windows seems to have it natively. In your case it is the Equifax Certificate Authority.

help.

aditya

kai920 · #35 Post by **kai920** » Tue Nov 29, 2005 11:34 pm

kai920 wrote:Does this sound like the right procedure? I currently have AC 3.71 and wireless drivers 9.0.1.21 installed and planning to upgrade later tonight:

1. uninstall AC3.71
2. uninstall "Intel PRO/Set wireless software" in control panel's add/remove.
3. install updated 9.0.2.31 drivers for my 2200BG
4. install AC4.0

btw, davidspalding, thanks for those screen captures!

Just confirming that the above procedures worked A-OK for me

Definite improvement in connection quality over the old drivers.

byron · #36 Post by **byron** » Wed Nov 30, 2005 8:59 am

anyone experiencing stability problems with AC 4.0? In the past 2 days AC has randomly crashed 4 times. When I say random, I mean I will just be doing something totally unrealted to AC (surfing the net, working in MSWord) and AC, wireless status tray icon, and the AC windows service all three bomb and I have to restart my thinkpad to get them to start again (just launching AC from the start menu doesn't work).

anyone else? if not, maybe i'll roll back to 3.81 until the next version... my machine is a very clean build (about 3 weeks ago), so I know it's not that my machine is cluttered with junk.

The only thing that has changed is I bought a Mini Dock. When I want to undock I press Fn+F9 and click on the minidock. Although I can't seem to get AC to automatically refuse wireless connections while docked aside from Fn+F5 and turning off the wireless radio (It always has a wired connection when docked).

a_d_y_a · #37 Post by **a_d_y_a** » Wed Nov 30, 2005 4:01 pm

got it to work thanx

mattfromomaha · #38 Post by **mattfromomaha** » Thu Dec 01, 2005 9:58 am

Byron - almost two weeks and not a single problem on my end. Seems to work a lot better than previous versions.

byron · #39 Post by **byron** » Thu Dec 01, 2005 10:06 am

I uninstalled, restarted, reinstalled... no crashes in the past 24 hours (knocks on wood). Hopefully it was just something quirky.

chbone · #40 Post by **chbone** » Thu Dec 01, 2005 8:58 pm

It is so bad my wireless not working any more. It let me update the driver, but after I install AC4.0. Nothing works..

Very bad feeling about this new update!

chbone · #41 Post by **chbone** » Thu Dec 01, 2005 9:08 pm

In addition, all of my profiles are lost even I select "not delete"!!

What a mess by those junks!

davidspalding · #42 Post by **davidspalding** » Fri Dec 02, 2005 12:37 am

It's a brave man/gal indeed who upgrades without making exports/backups of data. ;)

You may still find your profiles in your Registry. Check out HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Lenovo\Access Connections\Locations ... for earlier than 4.0, the path may differ a bit.

chbone · #43 Post by **chbone** » Fri Dec 02, 2005 9:24 am

thanks a lots.

Leion · #44 Post by **Leion** » Tue Dec 06, 2005 1:25 pm

kai920 wrote:Does this sound like the right procedure? I currently have AC 3.71 and wireless drivers 9.0.1.21 installed and planning to upgrade later tonight:

1. uninstall AC3.71
2. uninstall "Intel PRO/Set wireless software" in control panel's add/remove.
3. install updated 9.0.2.31 drivers for my 2200BG
4. install AC4.0

btw, davidspalding, thanks for those screen captures!

i have my 9.0.1.21 drivers installed already
do i still need to uninstall AC3.71 first?

kai920 · #45 Post by **kai920** » Tue Dec 06, 2005 11:13 pm

Leion wrote:
kai920 wrote:Does this sound like the right procedure? I currently have AC 3.71 and wireless drivers 9.0.1.21 installed and planning to upgrade later tonight:

1. uninstall AC3.71
2. uninstall "Intel PRO/Set wireless software" in control panel's add/remove.
3. install updated 9.0.2.31 drivers for my 2200BG
4. install AC4.0

btw, davidspalding, thanks for those screen captures!
i have my 9.0.1.21 drivers installed already
do i still need to uninstall AC3.71 first?

Yes, you have 9.0.1.21 like I did... I would just follow the above procedure step by step - worked for me!

Leion · #46 Post by **Leion** » Thu Dec 08, 2005 12:17 pm

kai920 wrote:
Leion wrote: i have my 9.0.1.21 drivers installed already
do i still need to uninstall AC3.71 first?
Yes, you have 9.0.1.21 like I did... I would just follow the above procedure step by step - worked for me!

nice.
it worked for me as well, though I spend some time at the profiles again, when it ask me to do from windows.

I think i imagined my system hybernating faster!

Leion · #47 Post by **Leion** » Wed Dec 14, 2005 12:58 am

AC4 does not seem to be able to remember that i wan to auto vpn when i am connected.

i checked box to get it to auto connect to vpn but then it does not do it.

christopher_wolf · #48 Post by **christopher_wolf** » Wed Dec 14, 2005 1:14 am

Hybernating....Hmmmmm

Leion · #49 Post by **Leion** » Wed Dec 21, 2005 12:39 pm

ok i confirm that this version do not auto dial in vpn for me even though i set it to be.

the program auto forget about my dial in vpn setting right after i saved it

davidspalding · #50 Post by **davidspalding** » Wed Dec 21, 2005 4:03 pm

According to a related thread here, [edit; thanks, Leion!] 4.0.1 [/edit] has been released. I can't confirm or deny the validity of this report....

http://forum.thinkpads.com/viewtopic.php?t=18528

Leion · #51 Post by **Leion** » Thu Dec 22, 2005 9:52 am

i have just installed. it is 4.01

ThinkVantage Access Connections v 4.0

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