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· Intel® PROSet/Wireless Software release 9.0.1.0

· Archive name: wireless 9.0.1.0 - generic TIC 90281.exe

· Archive extracts to c:\Intel\wireless 9.0.1.0 - generic TIC 90281\

· Created November 18, 2004

Version Notes
Installing/updating Intel® PROSet/Wireless Software
Installing/updating the adapter driver without installing Intel® PROSet/Wireless Software
Compatibility
Additional software
Product Documentation
Errata and known issues
Customer Support

Version Notes

· This archive contains device driver version 9.0.1.9 and Intel® PROSet/Wireless Software version 9.0.1.0.

· Hardware support is included only for the Intel® PRO/Wireless 2200BG Network Connection and the Intel® PRO/Wireless 2915ABG Network Connection

· This is a maintenance release and no additional features have been added since version 9.0.0.0. Improvements include:

o Resolution of intermittent disconnects on channels 1, 2, and 3 on some adapters

o Improved application of Windows* Group Policy when using Pre-Login Connect Feature (PLC)

o Improved Reporting of RSSI (Received Signal Strength Indicator) in noisy RF environments

o Transmit Power Control function expanded to passive-scan channels

o Channel 14 added to channel list for ad-hoc networks (Japan)

o Improvements for clients using SIM cards for authentication

o Credential caching for TTLS authentication did not work, but now works as expected.

o Miscellaneous Additional Fixes

Installing/updating Intel® PROSet/Wireless Software

· To install the driver and Intel® PROSet/Wireless Software, simply run AUTORUN.EXE from the root of this archive and select "Install Software".

The first time you run the Intel® PROSet/Wireless Software Installer, the Installer automatically installs this version or upgrades previously installed software to this version. Subsequent times you run the Installer, options are offered to uninstall, modify installed components, or install new components.

Unified installation summary

On software installation, both the device driver and Intel® PROSet/Wireless Software will be installed.
On software removal, both the device driver and Intel® PROSet/Wireless Software will be uninstalled.

Installing/updating the adapter driver without installing Intel® PROSet/Wireless Software

You can install just the device driver in one of two ways: Execute the setupwld.exe program in the driver directory of the archive; or utilize the OS device manager utility.

Compatibility

· This release supports only Windows XP Home*, Windows XP Professional*, Windows XP Tablet*, Windows XP Media Edition*, and Windows 2000 Professional*.

· This release supports only the Intel® PRO/Wireless 2915ABG Network Connection and the Intel® PRO/Wireless 2200BG Network Connection.

· Windows XP is supported by this version of Intel® PROSet/Wireless Software. You can manage your wireless connections either by the built-in utilities of Windows XP or via Intel® PROSet/Wireless Software. If you desire to use Windows XP to manage the wireless connection, you only need to install the device driver and not install Intel® PROSet/Wireless Software.

Additional Software

· Note: Below is a link that takes you off the Intel Web site. Intel does not control the content of the destination web site. Some documentation files require the use of Adobe Acrobat Reader*. Adobe Acrobat Reader may not be 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.

Product Documentation

· The product documentation can be viewed via menu selections on the menu that appear when you run AUTORUN.EXE, located in the root of this archive.

· The README.TXT file, if contained in this archive, also contains supplemental information. This file is taken from the original software and driver CD-ROM. References to the CD should be interpreted to mean this archive.

· The wireless.txt file, if contained in this archive, also contains supplemental information. This file is taken from the original software and driver CD-ROM. References to the CD should be interpreted to mean this archive.

Additional documentation is available at www.intel.com/support on the product specific sites.

· Known issues

· FAQ - Frequently Asked Questions

· Various installation and recommended procedures

· Technology whitepapers

· Feature descriptions

· Educational items

Errata and known issues

Please refer to www.intel.com/support on the product specific sites.

Customer Support

· Main Intel web support site: http://www.intel.com/support

· Worldwide access: Intel has technical support centers worldwide. Many of the centers are staffed by technicians who speak the local languages. For a list of all Intel support centers, the telephone numbers, and the times they are open, visit http://www.intel.com/support/9089.htm.

Legal / Disclaimers

Copyright (C) 2004, Intel Corporation. All rights reserved.

Intel Corporation assumes no responsibility for errors or omissions in this document. Nor does Intel make any commitment to update the information contained herein.

*Other names and brands may be claimed as the property of others.