What is Access Connections?
How to deploy Access Connections Profiles
Supported systems
Supported Operating systems
Supported devices
Wireless driver requirements
What is new with this release?
Previous version downloads
Installation information
Uninstallation information
Version information
Reference information: Please refer to the README file under the "File details" section.

Note:
If this package has been installed, updating (overwrite-installing) this package will fix problems, add new functions, or expand functions as noted below.

	Access Connections for Windows XP
	Access Connections for Windows Vista

ThinkVantage Access Connections is a connectivity assistant program for your ThinkPad computer. It enables you to quickly switch the network settings and Internet settings by selecting a location profile.

You can define the network settings and Internet settings in the Location Profile for modem/wired LAN/Wireless LAN network devices, and then restore that profile whenever you need it. By switching the location profile, you can connect to the network instantly without reconfiguring your settings when you move from office to home or on the road.

	Learn more about Access Connections
	Access Connections User's Guide

Access Connections is able to import and export location profiles for the wireless adapter. This feature does not export the wireless security configuration and all profile settings. However, you can download and install the optional profile-deployment feature, which enables Access Connections to export wireless security configurations (including static WEP, password, and so on) and all profile settings. Download the Access Connections Deployment Guide to learn more about the Access Connections location profile-deployment feature. Click here to download administrator feature tool and view deployment guide.

• Lenovo B480, B580, E49, M490, M490s, M495, V480, V480s, V490u, V580
• ThinkPad Edge 11, Edge 13, Edge 14, Edge 15
• ThinkPad Edge E10, Edge E30, Edge E31, Edge E40, Edge E50
• ThinkPad Edge E120, Edge E125, Edge E130, Edge E135, Edge E220s
• ThinkPad Edge E320, Edge E325, Edge E330, Edge E335, Edge E420
• ThinkPad Edge E420s, Edge E425, Edge E430, Edge E431, Edge E435
• ThinkPad Edge E520, Edge E525, Edge E530, Edge E531, Edge E535
• ThinkPad Edge L330
• ThinkPad Helix
• ThinkPad L410, L412, L420, L421, L430, L510, L512, L520, L530
• ThinkPad R60, R60e, R60i, R61, R61e, R61i
• ThinkPad R400, R500
• ThinkPad S430
• ThinkPad SL300, SL400, SL400c, SL410, SL500, SL500c, SL510
• ThinkPad T60, T60p, T61, T61p
• ThinkPad T400, T400s, T410, T410i, T410s, T410si
• ThinkPad T420, T420i, T420s, T420si, T430, T430i, T430s, T430si, T430u, T431s
• ThinkPad T500, T510, T510i, T520, T520i, T530, T530i
• ThinkPad W500, W510, W520, W530
• ThinkPad X60, X60s, X60 Tablet, X61, X61s, X61 Tablet
• ThinkPad X1, X1 Hybrid, X1 Carbon
• ThinkPad X100e, X120e, X121e, X130e, X131e, X200, X200s, X200 Tablet
• ThinkPad X201, X201i, X201s, X201 Tablet, X220, X220i, X220 Tablet, X220i Tablet
• ThinkPad X230, X230i, X230s, X230 Tablet, X230i Tablet, X300, X301
• Zhaoyang E49, Zhaoyang K29, Zhaoyang K49, Zhaoyang K4350

• Microsoft Windows 7 32-bit and 64-bit

Where:

• (New) Added support Thinkpad Edge E431, E531.
• (New) Added support for Ericsson N5321gw Mobile Broadband Module
• (New) Added support for Intel Centrino Advanced-N 6235
• (New) Added support for ThinkPad 1x1 11b/g/n Wireless LAN M.2 Adapter
• (New) Added support for ThinkPad T431s and X230s
• (Fix) Fixed an issue when updating Access Connnections from 5.84 to 5.97,
  a window with Chinese charachter will be shown.

Version 6.01

• (New) Added support for Airplane Mode.
• (New) Added support for AT&T Warm SIM.

Version 5.98

• (New) Added support for Airplane Mode.
• (New) Added support for AT&T Warm SIM.
• (New) Added support for Lenovo M490s, Zhaoyang K4350 and Thinkpad Helix
• (New) Added support for Ericsson C5621gw
• (New) Added support for Intel Centrino Advanced-N 6205S.
• (Fix) Fixed an issue where Access Connection upgrade installation for German language is showing blank dialog message.
• (Fix) Fixed an issue where user will not be notified to input username and password when changing security settings to "Prompt automatically for
  username and password" in 802.1x security type.
• (Fix) Fixed an issue where user could not start mobile hotspot in Access Connection when connection is established using Windows 7 Wireless
  Network Connection.
• (Fix) Fixed an issue where user will need to reinput the username and password for 802.1x security type after creating the profile from the
  Wifi Graphical view.
• (Fix) Fixed an issue where Mobile Hotspot is not automatically started after reboot.

Version 5.97

• (Fix) Fixed an issue where wwan signal (dBm value) is incorrect in Access Connections main GUI with Ericsson H5321gw Mobile Broadband adapter.
• (Fix) Fixed an issue that correct adapter speed is not shown for Intel WiFi Link 5100 adapter.
• (Fix) Fixed an issue where "Access Connections on the Web" link points to wrong URL.
• (Fix) Fix for security vulnerabilities privately and responsibly disclosed by Frederic BOURLA of High-Tech Bridge SA (https://www.htbridge.com).

Version 5.96

• (New) Added support for Lenovo V490u.
• (New) Added support for Broadcom 802.11n Network Adapter (2x2 b/g/n).
• (New) Added suport for Atheros AR92865 Wireless Network Adapter (1x1 b/g/n).
• (Fix) Fixed an issue where several shortcut keys have duplicates.
• (Fix) Fixed an issue where Diagnostics file has missing information.
• (Fix) Fixed an issue where incorrect SSID is displayed after renaming.
• (Fix) Fixed an issue where profile disappears in Location Profiles tab.
• (Fix) Fixed an issue where wifi signal does not sync with windows native.
• (Fix) Fixed an issue where WWAN connection takes time.
• (Fix) Fixed an issue where user cannot click disconnect button from Main GUI.
• (Fix) Fixed an issue where signal strength of wireless connection refresh slowly.
• (Fix) Fixed an issue where P2P Passphrase password change to non-numerical characters.
• (Fix) Fixed an issue where a non-allowed profile is connected through windows native.
• (Fix) Fixed an issue where profile disconnects when changing 802.1x wireless security type.
• (Fix) Fixed an issue where credentials are deleted when editing profile for 802.1x security.
• (Fix) Fixed an issue where message pop up is in English for Japanese OS when renaming profiles.
• (Fix) Fixed an issue where Fn+F5 "X" button disappears after dragging on- screen-display to the side of screen.
• (Fix) Fixed an issue where Access Connections with profile connected hang for few seconds when closing Main GUI.
• (Fix) Fixed an issue where Windows native profilename is not updated when renaming Access Connections profilename.
• (Fix) Fixed an issue where some information is missing in Access Connections Wireless Connection Status (ACWLIcon).
• (Fix) Fixed an issue where Windows Explorer stops working when left idle during uninstallation of Access Connections.
• (Fix) Fixed an issue where "Enter Wireless Settings" pop up message appears when changing 802.1x security to Intel CCKM.
• (Fix) Fixed an issue where FnF5 on-screen-display closes immediately after turning off wifi radio with WLAN profile connected.
• (Fix) Fixed an issue where pop up message is in English for Japanese OS when setting wireless profile while WLAN adapter is disabled in Device Manager.
• (Fix) Fixed an issue where current location profile disappear from Access Connections Wireless Connection Status (ACWLicon) if multiple profile is connected.
• (Fix) Fixed an issue where pop up message still mention SoftAP instead of Mobile Hotspot.
• (Fix) Fixed an issue where Mobile Hotspot still animate even when animation option is disabled.
• (Fix) Fixed an issue where no Intel MyWiFi coexistence message pop up if starting Mobile Hotspot from taskbar.
• (Fix) Fixed an issue where Main GUI is truncated when importing Distribution Package with disable Hotspot option.
• (Fix) Fixed an issue where deletion of profile with Mobile Hotspot started causes failed connection to Access Point.
• (Fix) Fixed an issue where SMS Phonebook shortcut keys are not underlined.
• (Fix) Fixed an issue where SMS messages are not deleted upon uninstallation.
• (Fix) Fixed an issue where user cannot input any SMS in Windows 7 OS for German language.
• (Fix) Fixed an issue where SMS icon is not active unless user clicks elsewhere in Main GUI.
• (Fix) Fixed an issue where SMS notification shows underbar when contact name has ampersand (&).
• (Fix) Fixed an issue where SMS Received messages are not deleted during uninstallation even when "Choose not to keep SMS" option is selected.

Version 5.93

• (New) Added support for ThinkPad L330
• (New) Added support for ThinkPad Edge E335
• (New) Added support for ThinkPad Edge E135
• (New) Added support for ThinkPad X131e
• (New) Added support for ThinkPad Edge S430
• (New) Added support for Lenovo V480s
• (New) Added support for ThinkPad E130
• (New) Added support for ThinkPad E435, E535
• (New) Added support for ThinkPad E330
• (New) Added support for ThinkPad T430, T430i, T430s, T430si
• (New) Added support for ThinkPad T530, T530i
• (New) Added support for ThinkPad W530
• (New) Added support for ThinkPad X230, X230i, X230 Tablet, X230i Tablet
• (New) Added support for ThinkPad L430
• (New) Added support for ThinkPad L530
• (New) Added support for ThinkPad E430, E530
• (New) Added support for Verizon LTE using Gobi 4000
• (New) Added support for Ericsson H5321gw.
• (New) Added feature for Verizon wireless usage with SMS
• (New) Added an option to permanently disable WWAN Roaming in IT admin tool.
• (New) Added feature for GUI to show restriction message when using APN "wap.cingular"
• (Fix) Fixed an issue where Mobile Hotspot ICS (Internet Conenction Sharing) failure occurs

Note:
Please refer to the README file for a complete list of changes fixed by this driver update.

• IBM 11a/b/g Wireless LAN Mini PCI Adapter II
• IBM 11b/g Wireless LAN Mini PCI adapter
• ThinkPad 11a/b/g Wireless LAN Mini PCI Express Adapter
• ThinkPad 11b/g Wireless LAN Mini PCI Express Adapter
• ThinkPad 11a/b/g/n Wireless LAN MiniPCI Express Adapter
• ThinkPad 11b/g/n Wireless LAN MiniPCI Express Adapter
• ThinkPad 11b/g/n Wireless LAN Mini-PCI Express Adapter II
• ThinkPad 1x1 11b/g/n Wireless LAN PCI Express Half Mini Card Adapter
• ThinkPad 2x2 11a/b/g/n Wireless LAN PCI Express Half Mini Card Adapter
• ThinkPad 1x1 11b/g/n Wireless LAN M.2 Adapter
• Lenovo 11b/g Wireless LAN Mini PCI Express Adapter II
• Lenovo 11b/g Wireless LAN Mini PCI Express Adapter III
• Lenovo 1x1 11b/g/n Wireless LAN PCI Express Half Mini Card Adapter
• Lenovo 2x2 11b/g/n Wireless LAN PCI Express Half Mini Card Adapter
• Broadcom 802.11b/g Wireless Network Adapter
• Broadcom 802.11n Wireless Network Adapter
• Broadcom 802.11n Network Adapter (2x2 bgn)
• Atheros AR92865 Wireless Network Adapter (1x1 bgn)
• Ericsson F3507g
• Ericsson F3607gw
• Ericsson F5521gw Mobile Broadband Module
• Ericsson H5321gw Mobile Broadband Module
• Ericsson C5621gw Mobile Broadband Module
• Ericsson N5321gw Mobile Broadband Module
• HUAWEI EM660 Wireless WAN
• Intel Centrino Wireless-N 1000
• Intel Centrino Wireless-N 2200
• Intel Centrino Wireless-N 2230
• Intel Centrino Advanced-N 6200
• Intel Centrino Advanced-N 6205
• Intel Centrino Advanced-N 6205S
• Intel Centrino Advanced-N + WiMAX 6250
• Intel Centrino Ultimate-N 6300
• Intel Centrino Advanced-N 6235
• Intel PRO/Wireless 2200BG Network Connection
• Intel PRO/Wireless 2915ABG Network Connection
• Intel PRO/Wireless 3945BG Network Connection
• Intel PRO/Wireless 3945ABG Network Connection
• Intel Wireless WiFi Link 4965AG
• Intel Wireless WiFi Link 4965AGN
• Intel Wireless WiFi Link 5100
• Intel Wireless WiFi Link 5150
• Intel Wireless WiFi Link 5300
• Intel Wireless WiFi Link 5350
• Qualcomm Gobi2000(TM)
• Qualcomm HS-USB
• Sierra Wireless MC5725 Modem Network Adapter
• Sierra Wireless MC5720 Modem Network Adapter
• Sierra Wireless HSDPA Network Adapter
• Sierra Wireless MC8355 - Gobi 3000 (TM) Wireless WAN adapter
• Sierra Wireless MC7750/MC7700 - Gobi 4000 (TM) Wireless WAN adapter

Before installing ThinkVantage Access Connections, it is required to install the following software. Refer to the README file of each software package for installation instructions.

[For ThinkPad SL300,SL400,SL400c,SL500, SL500c]

• ThinkPad Power Management Driver for SL Series for Windows 7/Vista/XP version 1.44 or higher.
• Hotkey Features Integration for Windows 7/Vista/XP/2000 version 3.02.0000 or higher.
• ATK Hotkey Driver for Windows 7 version 1.00.03.0 or higher.

[For other ThinkPad models]

• ThinkPad Power Management driver for Windows 7/Vista/XP/2000/ME/98 SE, version 1.6 or later.
• Hotkey Features Integration for Windows 7/Vista/XP/2000 version 3.02.0000 or higher.

Update wireless LAN/WAN adapter software for each adapter, as follows.

Notes:

• There are pre-requisites before installing ThinkVantage Access Connections. Click here for the list of pre-requisites.
• If your computer runs satisfactorily now, it may not be necessary to update the software. To determine if you should update the software, refer to the Version Information section.

This section assumes to use Internet Explorer and Windows Explorer.

[Downloading file]

1. Click once on the underlined file name. Once this is done, some pop-up windows will appear.
2. Follow the instructions on the screen.
3. In the window to choose Run or Save, click the Save button.
4. Choose the folder you would like to download the file to and click the Save button. A different window will appear and the download will begin and complete. Once the download has completed, there may or may not be a message stating that the download completed successfully.

[Extracting file]

5. Make sure to be logged on with administrative account.
6. Locate the directory where the file was downloaded.
7. Locate the file that was downloaded and double-click it.
8. Follow the instructions on the screen.
9. In the "Select Destination Location" window, click Next. If you would like to select a different folder, click Browse.
10. In the "Ready to Install" window, click Install. All the necessary files will be extracted to the folder selected in the step 9.

[Installing files]

11. Make sure the checkbox next to "Install ..... now" is checked and click Finish.
12. Follow the instructions on the screen to complete installation and restart the computer.

Finally delete the file saved in Step 4.

Note: This is intended for system administrators only.

1. Refer to the "Manual Install" section, and download and extract the file.
2. In the step 11 of the "Installing files" section, uncheck the checkbox next to "Install ..... now", and then click Finish to cancel installation.
3. At the command line, execute setup.exe with the /s /v"/qn REBOOT=ReallySuppress"
   Example: [Path where the files were extracted]\setup /s /v"/qn REBOOT=ReallySuppress"

1. Start Windows and log on with the administrative account.
2. Click Start, and select Control Panel.
3. Make sure View by Category is selected, and click Uninstall a program.
4. Select ThinkVantage Access Connections, then click Uninstall or Uninstall/Change.
5. Follow the instructions on the screen to complete uninstallation and restart the computer.

1. Start the ThinkVantage Access Connections. The main screen will be displayed.
2. In the menu bar, click Help, then click About Access Connections.
   The version will be displayed next to ThinkVantage Access Connections.