Revision : 01 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Software name Intel Wireless LAN (11abgn, 11bgn, 11ac) Support models ThinkPad Helix ThinkPad Helix 2nd Gen (Machine types: 20CG, 20CH) ThinkPad T430, T430s, T431s, T440, T440u, T440p, T440s, T450, T450s ThinkPad T530, T540, T540p,T550 ThinkPad W530, W540, W541, W550s ThinkPad X1, X1 Carbon (Machine types: 34xx, 20A7, 20A8, 20BS, 20BT), X1 Helix, X1 Helix 3G, X1 Hybrid ThinkPad X230, X230s, X320T X240, X240s, X250 ThinkPad L430, L440, L530, L540 Operating Systems Microsoft Windows 10 32-bit, 64-bit Microsoft Windows 8.1 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 18.20.0 (Package) - 18.20.0.9 (Driver) Support devices Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 7265 Intel Dual Band Wireless-N 7265 Intel Wireless-N 7265 Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 7260 Intel Dual Band Wireless-N 7260 Intel Wireless-N 7260 Intel Centrino Ultimate-N 6300 Intel Centrino Advanced-N 6235 Intel Centrino Advanced-N 6205 Intel Centrino Wireless-N 2200 Intel Centrino Advanced-N + WiMAX 6250, Dual Band -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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 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 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 Centrino Ultimate-N 6300 Intel(R) Centrino(R) Ultimate-N 6300 Intel Centrino Advanced-N 6235 Intel(R) Centrino(R) Advanced-N 6235 Intel Centrino Advanced-N 6205 Intel(R) Centrino(R) Advanced-N 6205 Intel Centrino Wireless-N 2200 Intel(R) Centrino(R) Wireless-N 2200 Intel Centrino Advanced-N + Intel Centrino Advanced-N + WiMAX 6250, Dual Band WiMAX 6250, Dual Band 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 18.20.0 (Package) - 18.20.0.9 (Driver) (Support devices) Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 7265 Intel Dual Band Wireless-N 7265 Intel Wireless-N 7265 Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 7260 Intel Dual Band Wireless-N 7260 Intel Wireless-N 7260 - 15.12.0.9/15.18.0.1 (Driver) (Support devices) Intel Centrino Ultimate-N 6300 Intel Centrino Advanced-N 6235 Intel Centrino Advanced-N 6205 Intel Centrino Wireless-N 2200 Intel Centrino Advanced-N + WiMAX 6250, Dual Band [Important updates] Nothing. [New functions or enhancements] - Improved driver stability. [Problem fixes] - Fixed an issue where the wireless connection might drop. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- DETERMINING WHICH VERSION IS INSTALLED Package: [Windows 10 and 8.1] [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. Press and hold the Start Button in the lower-left corner of the screen to open a menu. 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. [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 10 and 8.1] [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 Dual Band Wireless-AC 7265 Intel Dual Band Wireless-N 7265 Intel Wireless-N 7265 Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 7260 Intel Dual Band Wireless-N 7260 Intel Wireless-N 7260 Intel Centrino Ultimate-N 6300 Intel Centrino Advanced-N 6235 Intel Centrino Advanced-N 6205 Intel Centrino Wireless-N 2200 Intel Centrino Advanced-N + WiMAX 6250, Dual Band 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 Dual Band Wireless-AC 7265 Intel Dual Band Wireless-N 7265 Intel Wireless-N 7265 Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 7260 Intel Dual Band Wireless-N 7260 Intel Wireless-N 7260 Intel Centrino Ultimate-N 6300 Intel Centrino Advanced-N 6235 Intel Centrino Advanced-N 6205 Intel Centrino Wireless-N 2200 Intel Centrino Advanced-N + WiMAX 6250, Dual Band 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 Dual Band Wireless-AC 7265 Intel Dual Band Wireless-N 7265 Intel Wireless-N 7265 Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 7260 Intel Dual Band Wireless-N 7260 Intel Wireless-N 7260 Intel Centrino Ultimate-N 6300 Intel Centrino Advanced-N 6235 Intel Centrino Advanced-N 6205 Intel Centrino Wireless-N 2200 Intel Centrino Advanced-N + WiMAX 6250, Dual Band 6. Select the Driver tab. 7. Check Driver Version. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- NOTES - ThinkVantage Access Connections is not supported in Windows 8.1 or later. Use the Windows 8.1 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. When the selection message of the Run or Save on the window, select Save. 4. 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 administrator's 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 10 and 8.1] [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. Press and hold the Start Button in the lower-left corner of the screen to open a menu. 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. [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 Dual Band Wireless-AC 7265 Intel Dual Band Wireless-N 7265 Intel Wireless-N 7265 Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 7260 Intel Dual Band Wireless-N 7260 Intel Wireless-N 7260 Intel Centrino Ultimate-N 6300 Intel Centrino Advanced-N 6235 Intel Centrino Advanced-N 6205 Intel Centrino Wireless-N 2200 Intel Centrino Advanced-N + WiMAX 6250, Dual Band Package Driver Build ID Rev. Issue Date ------- ------------------------ -------- ---- ---------- 18.20.0 18.20.0.9 N1CW310W 01 2015/09/21 15.12.0.9/15.18.0.1 18.12.0 18.12.0.3 N1CW307W 01 2015/08/31 15.12.0.9/15.18.0.1 18.11.0 18.11.0.8 N1CW305W 01 2015/07/20 15.12.0.9/15.18.0.1 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 <18.20.0> (n1cw310w) - (Fix) Fixed an issue where the wireless connection might drop. <18.12.0> (n1cw307w) - (New) Improved driver stability. <18.11.0> (n1cw305w) - (New) Initial release for the following systems: ThinkPad Helix, Helix 2nd Gen (Machine types: 20CG, 20CH), T430, T430s, T431s, T440, T440u, T440p, T440s, T450, T450s, T530, T540, T540p, T550, ThinkPad W530, W540, W541, W550s, X1, X1 Carbon (Machine types: 34xx, 20A7, 20A8, 20BS, 20BT), X1 Helix, X1 Helix 3G, X1 Hybrid, X230, X230s, X320T X240, X240s, X250, 430, L440, L530, L540 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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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