New Access Connections released today

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arni · #1 Post by **arni** » Mon May 21, 2007 3:14 pm

JFI new Access Connections 4.41 was released today for Vista and also for XP/2000.

http://www-307.ibm.com/pc/support/site. ... MIGR-67283

Already installed it and so far everthings seems ok. The few glitches when changing profiles seem to be fixed (AC not turning off wifi and changing default printer).

mpvincent · #2 Post by **mpvincent** » Mon May 21, 2007 4:04 pm

Has anyone tired this version of access connections with Intel Pro/Wireless 3945ABG Adapter and Driver version 11.1.0.86?

This driver version is something I installed from the Intel website which is newer than the one of the lenovo site, but fixes the issue where the wireless strength cant get above 60%.

Mike.

#3 Post by **jdhurst** » Mon May 21, 2007 4:30 pm

The documentation for Windows XP says that it requires Driver 4.1.102.1095 for the IBM 11 a/b/g card. The only driver Lenovo supplies is 4.1.102.147. So I am reluctant to install this new version because of the driver mismatch.

Has anyone tried this new AC version with ...147 driver?
... JDH

#4 Post by **jdhurst** » Mon May 21, 2007 5:35 pm

It may be a moot point. The new version of Access Connections for XP (4.41) does not extract anywhere and therefore cannot be installed. It pretends to go through the motions, but does not ask for, or point to, an extract location and, in fact, after a thorough search, does not extract. The Vista version may be different.
... JDH

Wiz · #5 Post by **Wiz** » Mon May 21, 2007 5:59 pm

jdhurst wrote:It may be a moot point. The new version of Access Connections for XP (4.41) does not extract anywhere and therefore cannot be installed. It pretends to go through the motions, but does not ask for, or point to, an extract location and, in fact, after a thorough search, does not extract. The Vista version may be different.
... JDH

I found it in a folder under my temp directory after running the .exe file ("C:\Documents and Settings\<username>\local settings\temp") and installed it from there and it worked without any problems.

Wiz · #6 Post by **Wiz** » Mon May 21, 2007 6:06 pm

jdhurst wrote:The documentation for Windows XP says that it requires Driver 4.1.102.1095 for the IBM 11 a/b/g card. The only driver Lenovo supplies is 4.1.102.147. So I am reluctant to install this new version because of the driver mismatch.
... JDH

Actually AC 4.41 require driver version 4.1.102.1095 or newer and .147 is the latest and newer then .1095.
I upgraded to AC 4.41 and everything is working fine so far, but obviously got another IBM a/b/g adapter since i use the driver version 5.3.0.25.

#7 Post by **jdhurst** » Mon May 21, 2007 6:08 pm

Wiz wrote:<snip>
I found it in a folder under my temp directory after running the .exe file ("C:\Documents and Settings\<username>\local settings\temp") and installed it from there and it worked without any problems.

Thanks, but it did not go there on my machine (or anywhere that I can see). The installer in this version is defective, so I will go over to the exchange folder and report it. ... JDH

Wiz · #8 Post by **Wiz** » Mon May 21, 2007 6:17 pm

jdhurst wrote:Thanks, but it did not go there on my machine (or anywhere that I can see). The installer in this version is defective, so I will go over to the exchange folder and report it. ... JDH

I agree it's defective since it doesn't ask for a location to uncompress so it would be nice with a new installation package.
If you want to install it now though another option is to manually uncompress the contents of the installshield package using winrar and then run the installation. Maybe other programs similar to winrar can uncompress installshield files as well, but winzip doesn't seems to handle the format.

#9 Post by **jdhurst** » Mon May 21, 2007 6:43 pm

@wiz - Thanks for all your posts and assistance. I appreciate it.

I had noodled out that ...147 was a newer driver than ...1095 while searching for 1095. That is when I tried to install it.

But I never thought of WinRar (you are right - WinZip won't touch it). So I downloaded a trial copy of WinRar to extract Access Connections. That worked and I installed the new version 4.41. It seems to be working fine.

I guess it is time to purchase WinRar.
... JDH

Wiz · #10 Post by **Wiz** » Mon May 21, 2007 7:35 pm

No problem, just glad to help.

Yes winrar can handle more formats then winzip and is cheaper considering a pretty good self extractor is included that can also be used for simple installations. So it's a pretty nice program. I bought my license a long time ago.

Cheers
Wiz

arni · #11 Post by **arni** » Tue May 22, 2007 2:24 am

The problem with the installer actually is that it extracts all files in a Temp folder under your user temp folder. But when you click the finish button it deletes all the stuff there.

Either way go with winrar or copy all the files to another dir before closing the installer window.

#12 Post by **jdhurst** » Tue May 22, 2007 1:22 pm

I posted elswhere for Lenovo, and it appears that with the postings here that 4.41 has been backleveled to 4.31. FWIW, 4.41 is working fine once I got it installed. ... JDH

arni · #13 Post by **arni** » Tue May 22, 2007 4:20 pm

JFI, today i installed the latest Intel 3945abg drivers (Version 11.1.0.5) which i downloaded directly from Intel.

The problem with having only about 60% connectivity strenght to my access point seems to be fixed. So far no problem using these drivers with the latest AC version.

billp117 · #14 Post by **billp117** » Tue May 22, 2007 5:14 pm

How long before Microsoft or Lenovo make these availabloe for download? This is a common problem for all Vista users...but I am reluctant to download from Intel until approved by the experts at MS and L.

My last experience using an Intel download/update for my video driver ended up crashing Vista and required a new installation.

stephenaron · #15 Post by **stephenaron** » Tue May 22, 2007 6:25 pm

I installed those drivers from intel a few weeks ago and they have been ok. Would be nice if IBM ever got around to it.

arni · #16 Post by **arni** » Wed May 23, 2007 2:33 am

Sad, but i think it's better for Lenovo to wait until these drivers mature and not throw them out on the average user. Normally you like to trust your machine and not fiddle around problems.

But with vista there's not such problem getting around with those latest drivers since you can revert back to your old drivers anytime from within device manager. That's pretty good, since you can test the bleeding edge but if things don't work as expected you can go back.

eclektiklp · #17 Post by **eclektiklp** » Fri May 25, 2007 12:16 pm

On my Lenovo N100 with Vista & Intel Pro 3945abg, I installed new TAC version v4.41 with Intel Driver v11.1.0.100 (already installed with 4.31b) and it works very well until now. I hope this new version of TAC will be improved with reconnect time latency(minored)

. See you if problems appear.

captbunzo · #18 Post by **captbunzo** » Fri Jun 01, 2007 6:59 am

Hmmnnn.... Today System Update recommended the installation of Access Connections 4.41. I decided to give it a try. I will report findings here later.....

This is with Vista Ultimate installed on a T41p.

mrbjr · #19 Post by **mrbjr** » Fri Jun 01, 2007 5:40 pm

Just d/led the Intel Drivers V.11, went from 60% to 99% connectivity. Only 5 minutets into it though and have'nt rebooted or gone into sleep mode yet

we'll see

Temetka · #20 Post by **Temetka** » Sat Jun 02, 2007 12:43 am

In my copy of Vista Ultimate I do not have AC installed. Windows has been handling my wifi for over a month now with no problems yet. Would be there be any major advantages to installing AC now?

mrbjr · #21 Post by **mrbjr** » Sat Jun 02, 2007 5:58 am

As the saying goes; "if it's not broke"! In my case it made a significant difference updating to the current Intel drivers, not sure if using AC is anything other than a personal preference and I personally prefer AC..

captbunzo · #22 Post by **captbunzo** » Sat Jun 02, 2007 8:38 am

So far, I very much have liked what I see with Access Connections. It seems to work well. I don't know if it is BETTER, per se, then Vista's built in capabilities (which are pretty good), but I haven't had any problems yet.

I have also been able to disable AC and let Windows take back over, which I tested just to make sure. Then I gave AC control again. I'll probably use AC for a month and then switch to Vista control for a while, just to give them both a go.

srirams · #23 Post by **srirams** » Thu Jun 07, 2007 6:50 pm

anyone else having problems with getting 4.41 to disconnect from dial up connections? The previous version seemed to work fine.

New Access Connections released today

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