| Name | Operating System | Version | Released | Download |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ThinkVantage Access Connections g1cx51ww.exe 26.27 MB | Windows XP | 5.93 | 05 Jun 2012 | Download |
| README for ThinkVantage Access Connections g1cx51ww.txt 69.5 KB | Windows XP | 5.93 | 05 Jun 2012 | Download |
What is Access Connections?
How to deploy Access Connections Profiles
Supported systems
Software and Device Driver requirements
What is new with this release?
Installation instructions
Determining which version is installed
Previous version downloads
Reference information: Please refer to the README file under the "File details" section.
Note:
- This package supports Windows XP only. Get and install Access Connections version 5.12 (7VCX83WW) and file size about 16 MB for Windows 2000
What is Access Connections?
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 ConnectionsAccess Connections User's Guide
How to deploy Access Connections Profiles
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.
Supported Systems
The following is supported Thinkpad systems:
- L430, L530
- T430, T430i, T430s, T430si
- T530, T530i
- W530
- X230, X230i, X230 Tablet, X230i Tablet
Supported Operating Systems
- Windows XP Home Edition, Professional SP2, SP3
- Windows XP Tablet PC Edition 2005 SP2, SP3
What is new with this release?
Where:
- [Important] Important update
- (New) New function or enhancement
- (Fix) Correction to existing function
Version 5.93
- (New) Added support for ThinkPad T430, T430i, T430s, T430si
- (New) Added support for ThinkPad T530, T530i
- (New) Added support for ThinkPad W530
- (New) Added support for ThinkPad X230, X230i, X230 Tablet, X230i Tablet
- (New) Added support for ThinkPad L430
- (New) Added support for ThinkPad L530
- (New) Added support for Verizon LTE using Gobi 4000
- (New) Added support for Ericsson H5321gw.
- (New) Added feature for Verizon wireless usage with SMS
- (New) Added an option to permanently disable WWAN Roaming in IT admin tool.
- (New) Added feature for GUI to show restriction message when using APN "wap.cingular"
Note:
Please refer to the README file under the "File details" section for a complete list of changes fixed by this driver update.
Software and Device Driver requirements
- Access Connections requires Microsoft .NET Framework 3.0 or later. Start this installation after the .NET Framework installation. The .NET Framework can be obtained from the following web site.
- Before installing ThinkVantage Access Connections, it is required to install the following software.
[For ThinkPad SL300, SL400, SL400c, SL500, SL500c]- Microsoft .NET Framework 3.0 or later.
- ThinkPad Power Management Driver for SL Series for Windows 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.
- Microsoft .NET Framework 3.0 or later.
- ThinkPad Power Management Driver for Windows 98 SE/Me/2000/XP/Vista/7 version 1.60 or higher.
- ThinkPad Hotkey Features for Windows 98/98 SE/Me/NT 4.0/2000/XP version 1.24.0603 or higher
or
Hotkey Features Integration for Windows 7/Vista/XP/2000 version 3.02.0000 or higher.
(Note: Refer to each Hotkey package for which version to use.)
- Update wireless LAN/WAN adapter software for each adapter, as follows.
For ThinkPad series with the following Wireless adapter.
Wireless LAN / WAN adapter Required driver version or higher
- IBM 11a/b/g Wireless LAN Mini PCI Adapter
- IBM Dual-Band Wi-Fi Wireless Mini-PCI Adapter
- IBM 11b/g Wireless LAN Mini PCI adapter
- IBM 11a/b/g Wireless LAN Mini PCI Adapter II
- ThinkPad 11b/g Wireless LAN Mini PCI Express Adapter
- ThinkPad 11a/b/g Wireless LAN Mini PCI Express Adapter
- ThinkPad 11b/g/n Wireless LAN Mini PCI Express Adapter
- ThinkPad 11a/b/g/n Wireless LAN Mini PCI Express Adapter
- ThinkPad 11b/g Wireless LAN Mini PCI Express Adapter II
- ThinkPad 11b/g Wireless LAN Mini PCI Express Adapter III
- ThinkPad 11b/g/n Wireless LAN Mini-PCI Express Adapter II
- ThinkPad 1x1 11b/g/n Wireless LAN PCI Express Half Mini Card Adapter
- ThinkPad 2x2 11a/b/g/n Wireless LAN PCI Express Half Mini Card Adapter
- Ericsson F3507g HSDPA Wireless WAN Adapter
- Ericsson F3607gw HSDPA Wireless WAN Adapters
- Ericsson F5521gw Wireless WAN Driver
- Intel Centrino Wireless-N 1000
- Intel Centrino Advanced-N 6200
- Intel Centrino Ultimate-N 6300
- Intel Centrino Advanced-N 6205
- Intel Centrino Advanced-N + WiMAX 6250
- Intel PRO/Wireless LAN 2100 3B Mini PCI Adapter
- Intel PRO/Wireless 2915ABG Network Connection
- Intel PRO/Wireless 2200BG 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 5250
- Intel Wireless WiFi Link 5300
- Intel WiMAX Link 5150
- Intel WiMAX/WiFi Link 5350
- Qualcomm Gobi2000(TM)
- Qualcomm HS-USB
- Realtek Wireless USB
- Realtek WHCI
- Sierra Wireless MC5725 Modem Network Adapter
- Sierra Wireless MC5720 Modem Network Adapter
- Sierra Wireless HSDPA Network Adapter
- Sierra Wireless MC8355 - Gobi 3000 Software
In addition, follow the instructions, according to your wireless LAN environment.
For ThinkPad R32, R40, T30, T40, T40p, X30, X31 with the following Wireless adapter.
Wireless LAN / WAN adapter Required driver version or higher
- Cisco Wireless LAN Mini-PCI Adapter
Firmware version 5.41,
Utility version 6.3.011
For Value Line notebooks with the following Wireless adapter.
Wireless LAN / WAN adapter Required driver version or higher
- Broadcom Wireless LAN Adapter
For all ThinkPad and Value Line notebooks with the following Wireless LAN PC adapters.
Wireless LAN / WAN adapter Required driver version or higher
- Cisco AIRONET CB21AG 802.11 a/b/g wireless adapter
Driver version 3.5 or higher
- Cisco AIRONET 340 Series and 350 Series
Driver version 2.1 or higher
- IBM 11 a/b/g wireless cardbus adapter
Note:
- When these adapters are used, it is recommended to uninstall ThinkPad/Value Line internal wireless LAN adapter driver from the system to avoid conflicts.
- It is required to install PC Card supplier's wireless LAN drivers as well as wireless LAN utility programs, such as 802.1x supplicant or configuration utilities.
- This package supports Windows XP only. Get and install "Access Connections version 5.12" for Windows 2000.
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 in the README for Access Connections.
- You need to install Microsoft .NET Framework 3.0 or later before installation. The .NET Framework can be obtained from the following web site.
- Before installing ThinkVantage Access Connections, it is required to install the following software. Click here to see the list of required software.
Hint:
- When you install Access Connections version 4.00 or later as upgrade install from previous lower version (3.x), all location profile used in the older version will be converted during the installation time automatically. When you use version 4.x first time, manually select the location profile you wish to connect.
Manual Install
This section assumes to use Internet Explorer and Windows Explorer.
[Downloading file]
- Click once on the underlined file name. Once this is done, some pop-up windows will appear.
- Follow the instructions on the screen.
- In the window to choose Run or Save, click the Save button.
- 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]
- Make sure to be logged on with administrator account.
- Locate the directory where the file was downloaded.
- Locate the file that was downloaded and double-click it.
- Follow the instructions on the screen.
- In the "Select Destination Location" window, click Next. If you would like to select a different folder, click Browse.
- 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]
- Make sure the checkbox next to "Install ..... now" is selected and click Finish.
- Follow the instructions on the screen to complete installation and restart the computer.
Finally delete the file saved in the step 4.
Silent Install
Note: The following is for system administrators' use only.
- Refer to the "Manual Install" section, and download and expand the files.
- In the step 11 of the "Installing files" section, uncheck the checkbox next to "Install ..... now", and then click Finish to cancel installation.
- At the command line, execute setup.exe with the -s -SMS options.
Example: [Path where the files were extracted]\setup -s -SMS
Determining which version is installed
- Start the ThinkVantage Access Connections. The main screen will be displayed.
- In the menu bar, click Help, then click About Access Connections. The version will be displayed next to ThinkVantage Access Connections.