What is Access Connections?
How to deploy Access Connections Profiles
Supported ThinkPad systems
Supported Operating systems
Supported devices
Wireless driver requirements
What is new with this release?
Installation information
Uninstallation information
Version information
Previous version downloads

Reference information: Please refer to the README file under the "File details" section.

	Access Connections for Windows XP
	Access Connections for Windows 7

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.

• ThinkPad L410, L412
• ThinkPad L510, L512
• ThinkPad R400
• ThinkPad R500
• ThinkPad SL300
• ThinkPad SL400, SL400c, SL410
• ThinkPad SL500, SL500c, SL510
• ThinkPad T400, T400s, T410, T410i, T410s, T410si, T420s, T420si
• ThinkPad T500, T510, T510i
• ThinkPad W500, W510
• ThinkPad W700, W700ds, W701, W701ds
• ThinkPad X100e, X120e, X121e
• ThinkPad X200, X200s, X200 Tablet, X201, X201i, X201s, X201 Tablet, X220, X220i, X220 Tablet, X220i Tablet
• ThinkPad X300, X301
• ThinkPad Edge 13" (Machine types: 0196, 0197, 0492)
• ThinkPad Edge E30
• ThinkPad R50, R50e, R50p, R51, R51e, R52
• ThinkPad R60, R60e, R60i, R61, R61e, R61i
• ThinkPad T41, T41p, T42, T42p, T43, T43p
• ThinkPad T60, T60p, T61, T61p
• ThinkPad X31, X32
• ThinkPad X40, X41, X41 Tablet
• ThinkPad X60, X60s, X60 Tablet, X61, X61s, X61 Tablet
• ThinkPad Z60m, Z60t, Z61e, Z61m, Z61p, Z61t
• ThinkPad Reserve Edition
• Lenovo 3000 C200
• Lenovo 3000 N100, N200
• Lenovo 3000 V100, V200

The following Operating Systems are supported:

• Microsoft Windows Vista 32-bit, 64-bit SP1

Where:

• [Important] Important update
• (New) New function or enhancement
• (Fix) Correction to existing function

Version 5.91

• (Fix) Fixed Native Language Support issues.

Version 5.90

• (New) Added support for ThinkPad T420s,T420si,X220,X220i,X220 Tablet, X220i Tablet.
• (New) Added support for Intel Centrino Wireless-N 2200.
• (New) Added support for Intel Centrino Wireless-N 2230.
• (New) Added support for Intel Centrino Advanced-N 6205.
• (New) Added support for Verizon LTE using Gobi 4000.
• (New) Added support for Ericsson H5321gw.
• (New) "Allow wireless radios to be turned off when inactive" option is unchecked by default.
• (New) Added support for an option for permanently disabling WWAN roaming.
• (Delete) Removed Delete button in Wimax Provisioning table.
• (Update) Updated Native Language Support.
• (Update) Updated Mobile Hospot message to indicate 8 characters password length requirement.
• (Fix) Fixed for Microsoft WER 1563253851.
• (Fix) Fixed for Microsoft WER 2146952993.
• (Fix) Fixed for Microsoft WER 1883833136.
• (Fix) Fixed for Microsoft WER 1882991399.
• (Fix) Fixed an issue where Gobi3000 CDMA SMS feature is disabled.
• (Fix) Fixed an issue where Ibmtpchk service error is seen in the event viewer.
• (Fix) Fixed an issue in IT Admin Enabler where the created '.lenovoconfig' package cannot be imported on the ThinkPad Tablet.
• (Fix) Fixed an issue where the WLAN adapter transfer rate is wrong in the Access Connections Main GUI.
• (Fix) Fixed an issue where Access Connections gadget show incorrect version in Add gadgets Window.
• (Fix) Fixed an issue where WiFi export profile option reopens new window on multi-click.
• (Fix) Fixed an issue where Ethernet adapter speed is wrong when not connected to network.
• (Fix) Fixed an issue where Multi profile cannot auto connect to Ethernet with LAN cable plugged.
• (Fix) Fixed an issue where SMS displayed contacts in Sent tab changes when receiving SMS.
• (Fix) Fixed an issue where "Enable SMS feature option is grayed out intermittently.
• (Fix) Fixed an issue where SMS application cannot close when sending SMS with phone number greater than the maximum recommended length.
• (Fix) Fixed an issue where the Access Connections Main GUI and Access Connections Gauge icon is not synchronized with Access Connections & Windows Native.
• (Fix) Fixed an issue where "Delete all profiles" is not working with 15 or more profiles.
• (Fix) Fixed an issue where Access Connections Details view does not display SSID with "_".
• (Fix) Fixed an issue where Diagnostic IP Config Adapter description is not shown properly.
• (Fix) Fixed an issue where Repair Wizard appears when upgrading to 5.90.
• (Fix) Fixed an issue where Accessconnections crashes when removing .net frame work.
• (Fix) Fixed an issue where Access Connections has two entries in Add/Remove Programs after upgrade-installation.

Version 5.85

• (New) Added SMS support for Verizon Wireless and Sprint Networks.
• (New) Added support to enable or disable WAN roaming via admin enabler tool.
• (New) Updated the MCC, MCN and APN information for Swisscom Network.
• (New) Updated the service provider name of T-Mobile Network to TeleKom Deutschland.
• (Fix) Fixed an issue where the Access Connections GUI crashes when a user uninstalls Microsoft .NET Framework.

Version 5.83

• (New) Added support for ThinkPad X121e.
• (New) Added support for Sierra Wireless MC8355 - Gobi 3000 Wireless WAN adapter.
• (New) Added support for %USERNAME% and %USERFROMFILE% variables to the admin tool.
• (New) Treated Tele2 and Telia as home networks while using a Sweden Telecom SIM. (This can avoid showing unnecessary roaming prompt message.)
• (New) Added support for Poland Plus SIM user who was able to connect with Wireless WAN during roaming.
• (Fix) Fixed an issue where 802.1x wireless profile disappeared from Location Switching window when the wireless profile was exported.
• (Fix) Fixed an issue where Access Connections was not responsding when creating 802.1x wireless profile through Fn+F5 key operation.
• (Fix) Fixed an issue that could not uncheck unused Wireless WAN profiles with Qualcomm Gobi 2000 adapter.
• (Fix) Fixed an issue where a user would get default SMS from Sprint during connect/disconnect operations.

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

The following devices are supported:

• 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 2x2 11a/b/g/n Wireless LAN PCI Express Half Mini Card Adapter
• Lenovo 11b/g Wireless LAN Mini PCI Express Adapter II
• Lenovo 11b/g Wireless LAN Mini PCI Express Adapter III
• Broadcom 802.11b/g Wireless Network Adapter
• Broadcom 802.11n Wireless Network Adapter
• Ericsson F3507g
• Ericsson F3607gw
• Ericsson F5521gw Mobile Broadband Module
• Intel Centrino Wireless-N 1000
• Intel Centrino Advanced-N 6200
• Intel Centrino Advanced-N 6205
• Intel Centrino Advanced-N + WiMAX 6250
• Intel Centrino Ultimate-N 6300
• 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
• Realtek UWB Radio Driver, or Realtek WHCI
• Sierra Wireless MC5725 Modem Network Adapter
• Sierra Wireless MC5720 Modem Network Adapter
• Sierra Wireless HSDPA Network Adapter
• Sierra Wireless MC8355 - Gobi 3000 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 Vista/XP version 0.00.04.0 or higher.

[For the other ThinkPad models]

• ThinkPad Power Management driver for Windows Vista/XP/2000/ME/98 SE, version 1.42 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.

Note:

• 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 Explorer.

[Downloading file]

1. Click once on the underlined file name. Once this is done, a pop-up window 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 directory 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 privileges.
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. The file will begin to extract all the necessary files to the folder specified in the step 9.

[Installing files]

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

Finally delete the file saved in the step 4.

Note: This is for system administrators' use only.

1. Refer to the "Manual Install" section, and download and expand the files.
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 following options.
   /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 user ID authorized as an administrator account.
2. Click Start, and select Control Panel.
3. Make sure Control Panel Home is selected, and click Uninstall a program.
4. Select ThinkVantage Access Connections, then select Uninstall or Uninstall/Change.
5. Follow the instructions on the screen to complete uninstallation and restart the computer.

Note:

• All existing profiles will be deleted if you use the RemoveAC.exe tool.
• This procedure is used if Standard Uninstallation Procedure fails to uninstall Access Connections, or for system administrators' use only.
• RemoveAC.exe tool is used to uninstall Access Connections version 5.0 or higher, which is located under the tools folder after extracting this package.

1. Start Windows and logon with an administrator account.
2. Click Start, then click All Programs.
3. Click Accessories, then click Command Prompt.
4. Type [Path where RemoveAC.exe is located]\RemoveAC.exe and press Enter.
   Example:
   [Path where the files were extracted]\tools\RemoveAC5.0Vista\RemoveAC.exe
5. Click Yes when prompted for reboot.

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.