Intel(R) Wireless Software release 7.2.0.0 Intel is a supplier of notebook components and does not manufacture or sell complete notebook systems. The information and software provided here are for the generic versions of the product. Each notebook computer original equipment manufacturer (OEM) may have altered the features, incorporated customizations, or made other changes. Please refer to your manufacturer for information specific to your notebook computer. RELEASE NOTES ================================================================= 1) Version Notes 2) Installing the adapter drivers 3) Installing PROSet and/or the Wireless Administration Tools 4) Compatibility 5) Additional software 6) Product Documentation 7) Errata and known issues 1) Version Notes ---------------- This archive contains release version 7.2.0.0 of Intel Wireless Software - consisting of device driver version 1.6.0.46, and Intel PROSet version 4.2.0.0. Support is included for the: Intel PRO/Wireless 2100 LAN MiniPCI Adapter Intel PRO/Wireless 2100A LAN MiniPCI Adapter Notable changes / additions: - add support for the 2100A adapter (dual band, 802.11a/b) Note: This release's primary usage is to add support for the 2100A adapter, thus it is not a recommended upgrade for usage with the 2100 adapter. 2) Installing/updating the adapter driver ----------------------------------------- NOTE: You must install or update the device driver BEFORE installing PROSet. You must install the base drivers according to the methods and requirements specific to each operating system. You can find the installation information for most popular operating systems in the Online User Guide. If you are updating from a previous driver version, select update driver from device manager, selct to specify a location, and specify the appropriate Os directory. 3) Installing/Updating Intel Wireless PROSet -------------------------------------------- PROSet is a separate installable module in this software release. NOTE: You must install or update the device driver BEFORE installing PROSet. If you currently have Wireless PROSet 7.0.x.x software installed you must remove the 7.0.x.x software before installing PROSet 7.2.0.0. This can be accomplished via Windows Control Panel – Add/Remove Programs. Remove the entry labeled Intel® PROSet. 4) Compatibility ---------------- This release supports only Windows XP (Home/PRO/Tablet) and Windows 2000 PRO. This release supports only the PRO/Wireless 2100 LAN MiniPCI Adapter and the PRO/Wireless 2100A LAN MiniPCI Adapter. Not supported are the PRO/Wireless 2011/2011B PC Card, or the PRO/Wireless 5000 Cardbus or PCI adapters - these adapters are support by Intel Connections version 6.2. Not supported are the PRO/Wireless 2011B USB device and the 2011B PCI Adapter - these adapters are supported by their own respective software. Windows XP is supported by this version of Wireless PROSet. You can manage your wireless connections either by the built-in utilities of Windows XP or via PROSet. If you desire to use Windows XP to manage the wireless connection, you need only to install the device driver - and not install PROSet. Intel is a supplier of notebook components and does not manufacture or sell complete notebook systems. The information and software provided here are for the generic versions of the product. Each notebook computer original equipment manufacturer (OEM) may have altered the features, incorporated customizations, or made other changes. Please refer to your manufacturer for information specific to your notebook computer. 5) Additional Software ---------------------- Some documentation files require the use of Adobe Acrobat Reader. Acrobat Reader is not included in the download to reduce the size of the download. If you do not already have Adobe Acrobat reader it may be downloaded at www.adobe.com. 6) Product Documentation ------------------------------------ The product documentation can be viewed via menu selections on the menu that appears when you run AUTORUN.EXE. Context sensitive help is available within the PROSet software. Additional documentation is available at www.support.intel.com on the product specific sites. - Known Issues - FAQ - Frequently Asked Questions - Various installation and recommended procedures documents - Technology Whitepapers - Feature Descriptions 7) Errata and known issues -------------------------- Please refer to www.support.intel.com on the product specific sites.