This package installs the software (Wireless LAN driver and utility) to enable the following devices

• Intel WiFi Link 5150

	Supported ThinkPad Systems
	Upgrade Information
	Summary of Changes
	Requirements
	Installation Instructions
	Uninstallation Instructions
	Determining which version is installed
	Limitations

• Edge 11, Edge 13, Edge 14, Edge 15
• Edge E10, Edge E30, Edge E31, Edge E40, Edge E50
• L410, L412, L510, L512
• Reserve Edition
• R60, R60e, R61, R61e, R61i
• R400, R500
• SL300, SL400, SL400c, SL410, SL500, SL500c, SL510
• T60, T60p, T61, T61p
• T400, T400s, T410, T410i, T410s, T410si
• T500, T510, T510i
• W500, W510, W700, W700ds, W701, W701ds
• X60, X60s, X60 Tablet, X61, X61s, X61 Tablet
• X100e, X200, X200s, X200 Tablet
• X201, X201i, X201s, X201 Tablet, X300, X301

The following devices are still supported in this version, while a newer version of the software, "Intel Wireless LAN (11abgn, abg, bg)" version 14.00.1000 or higher" is also available for upgrade.

• Intel Centrino Wireless-N 1000
• Intel Centrino Advanced-N 6200
• Intel Centrino Ultimate-N 6300
• Intel PRO/Wireless 3945BG Network Connection
• Intel PRO/Wireless 3945ABG Network Connection
• Intel WiFi Link 1000
  Intel WiFi Link 5100
  Intel WiFi Link 5300
• Intel WiFi Link 5350
• Intel Wireless WiFi Link 4965AG
• Intel Wireless WiFi Link 4965AGN

Where:

• < > Package version number
• ( ) Build ID for administrative purpose
• [Important] Important update
• (New) New function or enhancement
• (Fix) Correction to existing function

Version <13.04.0000> (6MWS21WW)

• [Important]
  For the following devices, "Intel Wireless LAN (11abgn, abg, bg)" version 14.02.0000 or higher is available for upgrade. (Still this version continues to support the devices.)
  Intel WiFi Link 5100
  Intel WiFi Link 5300
  
  For the following devices, use this version of software.
  Intel WiFi Link 5150
• [Important] For the following devices, "Intel Wireless LAN (11abgn, abg, bg)" version 14.00.1000 or higher is available for upgrade. (Still this version continues to support the devices.)
  Intel Centrino Wireless-N 1000
  Intel Centrino Advanced-N 6200
  Intel Centrino Ultimate-N 6300
  Intel PRO/Wireless 3945BG Network Connection
  Intel PRO/Wireless 3945ABG Network Connection
  Intel WiFi Link 1000
  Intel WiFi Link 5350
  Intel Wireless WiFi Link 4965AG
  Intel Wireless WiFi Link 4965AGN
  
  For the following devices, use this version of software.
  Intel WiFi Link 5100
  Intel WiFi Link 5150
  Intel WiFi Link 5300
• (Fix) Fixed an issue where Intel PROSet might show an error message.

Version <13.03.0000> (6MWS20WW)

• (Fix) Fixed an issue where the computer might hang with blue screen.

Version <13.02.0000> (6MWS17WW)

• (New) Added support for ThinkPad Edge 11",E10.
• (New) Added support for ThinkPad Edge 13" (Machine types: 0217,0221,0250),E31.
• (New) Added support for Intel Wireless Display.
• (New) Added support for Intel WiFi Link 5350.

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

• If you use ThinkVantage Access Connections, the following software must be installed.
  [For ThinkPad SL300, SL400, SL400c, SL500, SL500c]
  • ThinkVantage Access Connections for Windows 7 version 5.71 or higher.
  • 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 the other ThinkPad models]
  • ThinkVantage Access Connections for Windows 7 version 5.71 or higher.
  • ThinkPad Power Management Driver for Windows 98 SE/Me/2000/XP/Vista/7 version 1.60 or higher
  • Hotkey Features Integration for Windows 7/Vista/XP/2000 version 3.02.0000 or higher
• You may need to re-enter security information after updating the Wireless LAN driver.
• AMT 4.2 or later must be used for Wireless Intel(R) AMT capabilities. If AMT 4.1 or earlier version is used, Wi-Fi driver must be version 12.x You have nothing to do with that without using the AMT.

Notes:

• There are pre-requisites before installing this software. 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 Explorer.

[Downloading file]

1. Click once on the underlined file name with the left mouse button. 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.
    Note:
    If you use ThinkVantage Access Connections, Intel PROSet/Wireless component needs to be installed as pre-selected during the above procedure.
13. 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 Autorun.exe with the -QN option.
   Example: [Path where the files were extracted]\Autorun /QN

Note:

• If winlogon.exe error or any problem occurs after uninstalling the software, re-install any version of the software for problem solving.

1. Start Windows and log on with administrative account.
2. Click Start, then click Control Panel.
3. Make sure View by Category is selected, and click Uninstall a program.
4. Select Intel(R) PROSet/Wireless WiFi Software, and then click Uninstall or Uninstall/Change.
5. Follow the instructions on the screen to complete uninstallation and restart the computer.

Or

1. Start Windows and logon with administrative account.
2. Refer to the "Manual Install" section, and download and extract the file.
3. In the step 11 of the "Installing files" section, uncheck the checkbox next to "Install ..... now", and then click Finish to cancel installation.
4. Click Start, then click All Programs.
5. Click Accessories, then click Run.
6. Type [Path where the files were extracted]\Autorun.exe and click OK.
   Example: [Path where the files were extracted]\Autorun.exe
7. Follow the instructions on the screen to complete uninstallation and restart the computer.

Note: This is for system administrators' use 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 Autorun.exe with the /QUIET /UNINSTALL options.
   Example:
   [Path where the files were extracted]\Autorun /QUIET /UNINSTALL

1. Click Start, then click Control Panel.
2. Make sure View by Category is selected, and click Uninstall a program.
3. Select Organize, select Layout, then select Details Pane. The Details Pane will be shown at the bottom of screen.
4. Click Intel(R) PROSet/Wireless WiFi Software.
5. Check the product version in the Details Pane.

1. Click Start.
2. Right-click Computer, and then click Properties.
3. At the left pane, click Device Manager.
4. Double-click the Network Adapters category.
5. Double-click either of the following adapters.
   Intel(R) WiFi Link 5150
   ------------------------------------------------
   Intel(R) Centrino(R) Advanced-N 6200 AGN
   Intel(R) Centrino(R) Ultimate-N 6300 AGN
   Intel(R) PRO/Wireless 3945BG Network Connection
   Intel(R) PRO/Wireless 3945ABG Network Connection
   Intel(R) WiFi Link 1000 (or Intel(R) Centrino(R) Wireless-N 1000)
   Intel(R) WiFi Link 5100
   Intel(R) WiFi Link 5300
   Intel(R) WiFi Link 5350
   Intel(R) Wireless WiFi Link 4965AG
   Intel(R) Wireless WiFi Link 4965AGN
6. Click the Driver tab.
7. Check Driver Version.

The following versions have been released to date. Access Connections for each of those versions are also available.

Where:

• 6000: Intel Centrino Advanced-N 6200, Intel Centrino Ultimate-N 6300
• 5350: Intel WiFi Link 5350
• 5000: Intel Centrino Wireless-N 1000, Intel WiFi Link 1000/5100/5150/5300/5350
• 4965: Intel Wireless WiFi Link 4965AG/4965AGN
• 3945: Intel PRO/Wireless 3945BG/3945ABG Network Connection

Intel PRO/Wireless 3945BG/3945ABG Network Connection
This adapter card may hang in Power Save Mode. Follow instructions for workaround below if this issue occurs:

1. Launch Control Panel.
2. Click Power Options.
3. Select any Power Plan, click change plan settings.
4. In the change settings for the plan window, click change advanced power settings.
5. In the advance settings window, go to Wireless Adapter Settings.
6. Click + sign.
7. Power Save mode:
   On Battery: Maximum Performance
   Plugged In: Maximum Performance