Revision : 01 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Software name Intel Wireless LAN (11abgn, 11bgn, 11ac) Support models [Windows 8.1 support] ThinkPad Helix ThinkPad Helix 2nd Gen (Machine types: 20CG, 20CH) ThinkPad T410, T410i, T410s, T410si, T420, T420i, T420s, T420si, T430, T430i, T430s, T430si, T431s, T440, T440p, T440s ThinkPad T510, T510i, T520, T520i, T530, T530i, T540, T540p ThinkPad W510, W520, W530, W540 ThinkPad X1, X1 Carbon (Machine types: 34xx, 20A7, 20A8), X1 Helix, X1 Helix 3G, X1 Hybrid ThinkPad X201, X201i, X201s, X201 Tablet, X220, X220i, X220 Tablet, X220i Tablet, X230, X230i, X230 Tablet, X230i Tablet, X230s, X240, X240s [Windows 8 support] ThinkPad Edge 14", 15" ThinkPad Edge E40, E50 ThinkPad Edge E120, E125 ThinkPad Edge E220s ThinkPad Edge E320, E325 ThinkPad Edge E420, E420s, E425 ThinkPad Edge E520, E525 ThinkPad Helix ThinkPad L412, L420, L421, L430, L440 ThinkPad L512, L520, L530, L540 ThinkPad T410, T410i, T410s, T410si, T420, T420i, T420s, T420si, T430, T430i, T430s, T430si, T431s, T440, T440p, T440s ThinkPad T510, T510i, T520, T520i, T530, T530i, T540, T540p ThinkPad W510, W520, W530, W540 ThinkPad X1, X1 Carbon (Machine types: 34xx, 20A7, 20A8), X1 Helix, X1 Helix 3G, X1 Hybrid ThinkPad X100e, X121e, X130e ThinkPad X201, X201i, X201s, X201 Tablet, X220, X220i, X220 Tablet, X220i Tablet, X230, X230i, X230 Tablet, X230i Tablet, X230s, X240, X240s [Windows 7 support] ThinkPad Edge 14", 15" ThinkPad Edge E40, E50 ThinkPad Edge E120, E125 ThinkPad Edge E220s ThinkPad Edge E320, E325 ThinkPad Edge E420, E420s, E425 ThinkPad Edge E520, E525 ThinkPad Helix ThinkPad L412, L420, L421, L430, L440 ThinkPad L512, L520, L530, L540 ThinkPad T410, T410i, T410s, T410si, T420, T420i, T420s, T420si, T430, T430i, T430s, T430si, T431s, T440, T440p, T440s ThinkPad T510, T510i, T520, T520i, T530, T530i, T540, T540p ThinkPad W510, W520, W530, W540 ThinkPad W700, W700ds, W701, W701ds ThinkPad X1, X1 Carbon (Machine types: 34xx, 20A7, 20A8), X1 Helix, X1 Helix 3G, X1 Hybrid ThinkPad X100e, X121e, X130e ThinkPad X201, X201i, X201s, X201 Tablet, X220, X220i, X220 Tablet, X220i Tablet, X230, X230i, X230 Tablet, X230i Tablet, X230s, X240, X240s Operating Systems Microsoft Windows 8.1 64-bit Microsoft Windows 8 32-bit, 64-bit Microsoft Windows 7 32-bit, 64-bit Refer to marketing materials to find out what computer models support which Operating Systems. Versions 17.13.2 (Package) - 17.13.2.2 (Driver for Windows 8.1/8/7) (**) - 15.14.0.2 (Driver for Windows 8) (*) - 15.13.0.2 (Driver for Windows 7) (*) Support devices Intel Centrino Advanced-N 6205 (*) Intel Centrino Advanced-N 6235 (*) Intel Centrino Ultimate-N 6300 (*) Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 7260 (**) Intel Dual Band Wireless-N 7260 (**) Intel Wireless-N 7260 (**) Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 7265 (**) Intel Dual Band Wireless-N 7265 (**) Intel Wireless-N 7265 (**) -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- WHAT THIS PACKAGE DOES This package installs the software (Wireless LAN driver and utility) to enable the following devices. Device name Device name in the Device Manager -------------------------------- ---------------------------------------- Intel Centrino Advanced-N 6205 Intel(R) Centrino(R) Advanced-N 6205 Intel Centrino Advanced-N 6235 Intel(R) Centrino(R) Advanced-N 6235 Intel Centrino Ultimate-N 6300 Intel(R) Centrino(R) Ultimate-N 6300 AGN Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 7260 Intel(R) Dual Band Wireless-AC 7260 Intel Dual Band Wireless-N 7260 Intel(R) Dual Band Wireless-N 7260 Intel Wireless-N 7260 Intel(R) Wireless-N 7260 Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 7265 Intel(R) Dual Band Wireless-AC 7265 Intel Dual Band Wireless-N 7265 Intel(R) Dual Band Wireless-N 7265 Intel Wireless-N 7265 Intel(R) Wireless-N 7265 Refer to marketing materials to find out what computer models support which devices. If this package has been installed, updating (overwrite-installing) this package will fix problems, add new functions, or expand functions as noted below. This program is language independent and can be used with any language system. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- CHANGES IN THIS RELEASE Versions 17.13.2 (Package) - 17.13.2.2 (Driver for Windows 8.1/8/7) (Support devices) Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 7260 Intel Dual Band Wireless-N 7260 Intel Wireless-N 7260 Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 7265 Intel Dual Band Wireless-N 7265 Intel Wireless-N 7265 - 15.14.0.2 (Driver for Windows 8) - 15.13.0.2 (Driver for Windows 7) (Support devices) Intel Centrino Advanced-N 6205 Intel Centrino Advanced-N 6235 Intel Centrino Ultimate-N 6300 [Important updates] - Ended support for the following adapters: - Intel Centrino Wireless-N 1000 - Intel Centrino Wireless-N 2200 - Intel Centrino Advanced-N + WiMAX 6250 - Intel Centrino Ultimate-N 6200 Note: For those adapters, use the package version 17.12.0 (N14W210W). [New functions or enhancements] Nothing. [Problem fixes] - Fixed an issue where the Wi-Fi icon might become "x" and wireless might be disconnected after resuming normal operation from sleep or hibernation state. - Fixed an issue where Intel wireless adapter had a yellow bang in the Device Manager after unchecking the "Allow the computer to turn off this device to save power" option after resuming normal operation from sleep or hibernation state. - Fixed an issue where the Device Manager might indicate "Windows has stopped device" after resuming normal operation from sleep or hibernation state. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- DETERMINING WHICH VERSION IS INSTALLED Package: [Windows 8 or later] [Mouse and Keyboard] 1. Hold down the Windows logo key and press X to open a menu at the lower-left area of the screen. 2. Select Programs and Features from the menu. 3. Select Intel(R) PROSet/Wireless WiFi Software. 4. Check the product version in the Details Pane shown at the bottom of screen. If not shown, select Organize, select Layout, then select Details Pane. [Touch] 1. From the Start screen, select Desktop. 2. Swipe in from the right edge of the touchscreen to display the charm bar. 3. Select Settings. 4. Select Control Panel. 5. Make sure "View by Category" is selected, and select Uninstall a program. 6. Select Intel(R) PROSet/Wireless WiFi Software. 7. Check the product version in the Details Pane shown at the bottom of screen. If not shown, select Organize, select Layout, then select Details Pane. [Windows 7] 1. Select Start, then select Control Panel. 2. Make sure "View by Category" is selected, and select Uninstall a program. 3. Select Organize, select Layout, then select Details Pane. The Details Pane will be shown at the bottom of screen. 4. Select Intel(R) PROSet/Wireless WiFi Software. 5. Check the product version in the Details Pane. Driver: [Windows 8 or later] [Mouse and Keyboard] 1. Hold down the Windows logo key and press X to open a menu at the lower-left area of the screen. 2. Select Device Manager from the menu. 3. Double-click the Network adapters category. 4. Double-click either of the following devices. Intel(R) Centrino(R) Advanced-N 6205 Intel(R) Centrino(R) Advanced-N 6235 Intel(R) Centrino(R) Ultimate-N 6300 AGN Intel(R) Dual Band Wireless-AC 7260 Intel(R) Dual Band Wireless-N 7260 Intel(R) Wireless-N 7260 Intel(R) Dual Band Wireless-AC 7265 Intel(R) Dual Band Wireless-N 7265 Intel(R) Wireless-N 7265 5. Select the Driver tab. 6. Check Driver Version. [Touch] 1. From the Start screen, select Desktop. 2. Swipe in from the right edge of the touchscreen to display the charm bar. 3. Select Settings. 4. Select PC info. 5. Select Device Manager. 6. Double-tap the Network adapters category. 7. Double-tap either of the following devices. Intel(R) Centrino(R) Advanced-N 6205 Intel(R) Centrino(R) Advanced-N 6235 Intel(R) Centrino(R) Ultimate-N 6300 AGN Intel(R) Dual Band Wireless-AC 7260 Intel(R) Dual Band Wireless-N 7260 Intel(R) Wireless-N 7260 Intel(R) Dual Band Wireless-AC 7265 Intel(R) Dual Band Wireless-N 7265 Intel(R) Wireless-N 7265 8. Select the Driver tab. 9. Check Driver Version. [Windows 7] 1. Select Start. 2. Right-click/Press and hold Computer, and then select Properties. 3. At the left pane, select Device Manager. 4. Double-click/Double-tap the Network adapters category. 5. Double-click/Double-tap either of the following devices. Intel(R) Centrino(R) Advanced-N 6205 Intel(R) Centrino(R) Advanced-N 6235 Intel(R) Centrino(R) Ultimate-N 6300 AGN Intel(R) Dual Band Wireless-AC 7260 Intel(R) Dual Band Wireless-N 7260 Intel(R) Wireless-N 7260 Intel(R) Dual Band Wireless-AC 7265 Intel(R) Dual Band Wireless-N 7265 Intel(R) Wireless-N 7265 6. Select the Driver tab. 7. Check Driver Version. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- NOTES - ThinkVantage Access Connections is not supported in Windows 8 or later. Use the Windows Windows 8 or later connection manager. - The following devices does not support Windows 8.1 compliant drivers: Intel Centrino Advanced-N 6205 Intel Centrino Advanced-N 6235 Intel Centrino Ultimate-N 6300 These devices uses Windows 8 (32-bit/64-bit) driver for Windows 8.1 (32-bit/ 64-bit) OS support. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- LIMITATIONS - Bluetooth and Wi-Fi radio are both operating on the same 2.4 GHz band. When both of them are used simultaneously, you may see slower communication speed and/or reduced communication range caused by radio interference. To avoid such the situation, use the Wi-Fi radio with the 5 GHz band (802.11a, 802.11ac or 802.11an mode). - When this software is uninstalled, you can not detect this uninstalled version again by ThinkVantage System Update and you need to manually install the software. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Note: - 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. Manual Install This section assumes to use Internet Explorer and Windows Explorer. Downloading file 1. Select 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, select Save. 4. Choose the folder you would like to download the file to, and select Save. 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 an administrator account. 6. Locate the folder where the file was downloaded. 7. Locate the file that was downloaded and double-click/double-tap it. 8. Follow the instructions on the screen. 9. In the Select Destination Location window, select Next. If you would like to select a different folder, select Browse. 10. In the Ready to Install window, select 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 select Finish. 12. Follow the instructions on the screen to complete installation and restart the computer. Finally delete the file saved in the step 4. Unattended Install 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 select Finish to cancel installation. 3. At the command line, execute Autorun.exe with the [-quiet] / [-q] / [-silent] / [-s] option. Example: [Path where the files were extracted]\ Autorun [-quiet] / [-q] / [-silent] / [-s] -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- UNINSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Note: - If winlogon.exe error or any problem occurs after uninstalling the software, re-install any version of the software for problem solving. Manual Uninstall [Windows 8 or later] [Mouse and Keyboard] 1. Start Windows and logon with an administrator account. 2. Hold down the Windows logo key and press X to open a menu at the lower-left area of the screen. 3. Select Programs and Features from the menu. 4. Select Intel(R) PROSet/Wireless WiFi Software, and select Uninstall or Uninstall/Change. 5. Follow the instructions on the screen to complete uninstallation and restart the computer. [Touch] 1. Start Windows and logon with an administrator account. 2. From the Start screen, select Desktop. 3. Swipe in from the right edge of the touchscreen to display the charm bar. 4. Select Settings. 5. Select Control Panel. 6. Make sure "View by Category" is selected, and select Uninstall a program. 7. Select Intel(R) PROSet/Wireless WiFi Software, and select Uninstall or Uninstall/Change. 8. Follow the instructions on the screen to complete uninstallation and restart the computer. [Windows 7] 1. Start Windows and logon with an administrator account. 2. Select Start, then select Control Panel. 3. Make sure "View by Category" is selected, and select Uninstall a program. 4. Select Intel(R) PROSet/Wireless WiFi Software, and select Uninstall or Uninstall/Change. 5. Follow the instructions on the screen to complete uninstallation and restart the computer. Manual Unattended Uninstall 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 select Finish to cancel installation. 3. At the command line, execute Autorun.exe with the [-quiet] / [-q] / [-silent] / [-s] /UNINSTALL options. Example: [Path where the files were extracted]\ Autorun [-quiet] / [-q] / [-silent] / [-s] /UNINSTALL -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- VERSION INFORMATION The following versions have been released to date. Support devices: Intel Centrino Advanced-N 6205 (*) Intel Centrino Advanced-N 6235 (*) Intel Centrino Ultimate-N 6300 (*) Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 7260 (**) Intel Dual Band Wireless-N 7260 (**) Intel Wireless-N 7260 (**) Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 7265 (**) Intel Dual Band Wireless-N 7265 (**) Intel Wireless-N 7265 (**) Driver for Windows 8.1/8/7 (**) for Windows 8 (*) Package for Windows 7 (*) Build ID Rev. Issue Date ------- ------------------------ -------- ---- ---------- 17.13.2 17.13.2.2 N14W216W 01 2014/12/01 15.14.0.2 15.13.0.2 ------- ------------------------ -------- ---- ---------- 17.12.0 17.12.0.4 N14W210W 02 2014/10/28 15.14.0.2 15.13.0.2 ------- ------------------------ -------- ---- ---------- 17.12.0 17.12.0.4 N14W210W 01 2014/09/19 15.14.0.2 15.13.0.2 ------- ------------------------ -------- ---- ---------- 17.0.5 17.0.5.8 N14W207W 01 2014/07/07 15.12.0.6 15.11.0.7 ------- ------------------------ -------- ---- ---------- 17.0.2 17.0.2.5 N14W204W 01 2014/04/30 15.12.0.6 15.11.0.7 ------- ------------------------ -------- ---- ---------- 16.11.0 16.10.0.5 GRW212WW 01 2014/03/24 15.12.0.6 15.11.0.7 ------- ------------------------ -------- ---- ---------- 16.10.0 16.10.0.5 GRW211WW 01 2014/02/21 15.10.5.3 15.9.2.2 ------- ------------------------ -------- ---- ---------- 16.8.0 16.8.0.6 GRW210WW 01 2014/01/20 15.10.5.3 15.9.2.2 ------- ------------------------ -------- ---- ---------- 16.6.0 16.6.0.8 GRW208WW 04 2013/12/12 15.10.4.2 15.9.1.2 ------- ------------------------ -------- ---- ---------- 16.6.0 16.6.0.8 GRW208WW 03 2013/12/06 15.10.4.2 15.9.1.2 ------- ------------------------ -------- ---- ---------- 16.6.0 16.6.0.8 GRW208WW 02 2013/12/04 15.10.4.2 15.9.1.2 ------- ------------------------ -------- ---- ---------- 16.6.0 16.6.0.8 GRW208WW 01 2013/11/29 15.10.4.2 15.9.1.2 Note: Revision number (Rev.) is for administrative purpose of this README document and is not related to software version. There is no need to upgrade this software when the revision number changes. To check the version of software, refer to the Determining which version is installed section. Summary of Changes Where: < > Package version number ( ) Build ID for administrative purpose [Important] Important update (New) New function or enhancement (Fix) Correction to existing function <17.13.2> (N14W216W) - [Important] Ended support for Win 8 and the following Intel WLAN cards: - Intel Centrino Wireless-N 1000 - Intel Centrino Wireless-N 2200 - Intel Centrino Advanced-N + WiMAX 6250 - Intel Centrino Ultimate-N 6200 Note: For those adapters, use the package version 17.12.0 (N14W210W). - (Fix) Fixed an issue where the Wi-Fi icon might become "x" and wireless might be disconnected after resuming normal operation from sleep or hibernation state. - (Fix) Fixed an issue where Intel wireless adapter had a yellow bang in the Device Manager after unchecking the "Allow the computer to turn off this device to save power" option after resuming normal operation from sleep or hibernation state. - (Fix) Fixed an issue where the Device Manager might indicate "Windows has stopped device" after resuming normal operation from sleep or hibernation state. <17.12.0> (N14W210W) - (New) Added support for ThinkPad Helix 2nd Gen (Machine types: 20CG, 20CH). - (New) Added support for Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 7265, Intel Dual Band Wireless-N 7265, Intel Wireless-N 7265. <17.12.0> (N14W210W) - (Fix) Fixed an issue where SoftAP might not work properly. - (Fix) Fixed an issue where Ad-hoc connection could not detect the Access Point after resuming normal operation from suspend or hibernate state. - (Fix) Fixed an issue where the wireless might be disconnected. <17.0.5> (N14W207W) - (Fix) Added a tip for using both Bluetooth and Wi-Fi radio simultaneously into the LIMITATIONS section. <17.0.5> (N14W207W) - (Fix) Fixed an issue where the wireless connection might be disconnected. <17.0.2> (N14W204W) - (Fix) Fixed an issue where the wireless connection dropped. <16.11.0> (GRW212WW) - (New) Added support for Indonesia regulation (for Intel Centrino Advanced-N 6235). <16.10.0> (GRW211WW) - [Fix] Fixed an issue where Wireless LAN could not connect to ADHOC. <16.8.0> (GRW210WW) - (New) Added support for Intel Centrino Wireless-N 1000,Intel Centrino Ultimate-N 6200. - (New) Added support for ThinkPad W700,W700ds,W701,W701ds. - (New) Added support for Indonesia regulation. <16.6.0> (GRW208WW) - (Fix) Corrected the support models list to add ThinkPad L440,L540 (typo). <16.6.0> (GRW208WW) - (New) Added support for ThinkPad X240. <16.6.0> (GRW208WW) - (New) Added support for ThinkPad T540p,W540. <16.6.0> (GRW208WW) - [Important] Added support for Microsoft Windows 8.1 64-bit. - (New) Add support for X1 Carbon (Machine types: 20A7, 20A8). -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- REFERENCE INFORMATION (OLD PACKAGES) The following versions have been released to date. ---------------------------------------- Windows 8/Windows 7 ---------------------------------------- Package Driver (Windows 8/Windows 7) Build ID Rev. Issue Date ---------- ---------------------------- -------- ---- ---------- 16.1.1(*) 15.10.0.11 / 15.9.0.5 GIW272WW 04 2013/10/18 16.1.3(**) 16.1.3.1 / 16.1.3.1 ---------- ---------------------------- -------- ---- ---------- 16.1.1(*) 15.10.0.11 / 15.9.0.5 GIW272WW 03 2013/09/30 16.1.3(**) 16.1.3.1 / 16.1.3.1 ---------- ---------------------------- -------- ---- ---------- 16.1.1(*) 15.10.0.11 / 15.9.0.5 GIW272WW 02 2013/09/20 16.1.3(**) 16.1.3.1 / 16.1.3.1 ---------- ---------------------------- -------- ---- ---------- 16.1.1(*) 15.10.0.11 / 15.9.0.5 GIW272WW 01 2013/09/06 16.1.3(**) 16.1.3.1 / 16.1.3.1 ---------- ---------------------------- -------- ---- ---------- 16.0.4 16.0.4.1 / N/A GIW207WW 01 2013/07/05 (Support devices) (*) Intel Centrino Wireless-N 2200 Intel Centrino Advanced-N 6205 Intel Centrino Advanced-N 6235 Intel Centrino Advanced-N + WiMAX 6250 Intel Centrino Ultimate-N 6300 (**) Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 7260 Intel Dual Band Wireless-N 7260 Intel Wireless-N 7260 Note: Revision number (Rev.) is for administrative purpose of this README document and is not related to software version. There is no need to upgrade this software when the revision number changes. To check the version of software, refer to the Determining which version is installed section. Summary of Changes Where: < > Package/Driver version number ( ) Build ID for administrative purpose [Important] Important update (New) New function or enhancement (Fix) Correction to existing function <16.1.3/16.1.3.1> (GIW272WW) - (New) Added support for ThinkPad L440,L540. <16.1.3/16.1.3.1> (GIW272WW) - (Fix) Added the following limitation in the LIMITATIONS section. When this software is uninstalled, you can not detect this uninstalled version again by ThinkVantage System Update and you need to manually install the software. <16.1.3/16.1.3.1> (GIW272WW) - (New) Added support for Thinkpad T440,T440p. - (New) Added support for ThinkPad X1 Helix,X1 Helix 3G. <16.1.3/16.1.3.1> (GIW272WW) - (New) Added support for the following cards: Intel(R) Centrino(R)Wireless-N 2200 Intel(R) Centrino(R) Advanced-N 6205 Intel(R) Centrino(R) Advanced-N 6235 Intel(R) Centrino(R) Advanced-N 6250 AGN Intel(R) WiFi Link 6300 AGN - (New) Added support for the following systems: ThinkPad Edge 14",15",E40,E50,E120,E125,E220s,E320,E325,E420,E420s,E425,E520, E525. ThinkPad Helix,L412,L420,L421,L430,L512,L520,L530,T410,T410i,T410s,T410si, T420,T420i,T420s,T420si,T430,T430i,T430s,T430si,T431s,T510,T510i,T520,T520i, T530,T530i,W510,W520,W530,X1,X1 Carbon,X1 Hybrid,X100e,X121e,X130e,X201,X201i, X201s,X201 Tablet,X220,X220i,X220 Tablet,X220i Tablet,X230,X230i,X230 Tablet, X230i Tablet,X230s. - (Fix) Fixed issue where connection is unstable. <16.0.4/16.0.4.1> (GI207WW) - (New) Initial release for ThinkPad X240s,T440s. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- TRADEMARKS * Lenovo, ThinkPad and ThinkVantage are registered trademarks of Lenovo. * Access Connections is a trademark of Lenovo. * The Bluetooth word mark and logos are owned by the Bluetooth SIG, Inc. * Intel and Centrino are registered trademarks of Intel Corporation. * Microsoft, Internet Explorer and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. * Wi-Fi and Wi-Fi Alliance are registered trademarks of the Wi-Fi Alliance. * WiMAX and WiMAX Forum are registered trademarks of the WiMAX Forum. 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