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    [Shocked] Intel 5300 Wifi no longer supported!?

    Discussion in 'Lenovo' started by maumu, Nov 18, 2009.

  1. maumu

    maumu Notebook Consultant

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    Hi folks

    Trying to download the new drivers for Windows 7 installation on my x200s when I checked the drivers matrix and it says, for wireless Wifi:

    The following adapters are no longer supported.
    Intel WiFi Link 5100
    Intel WiFi Link 5150
    Intel WiFi Link 5300
    Intel Wireless WiFi Link 4965AG
    Intel Wireless WiFi Link 4965AGN
    Intel PRO/Wireless 3945BG Network Connection
    Intel PRO/Wireless 3945ABG Network Connection
    They are supported with newer version 13.00.0000 (6MWV14WW or 6OMV15WW).

    I'm not sure how many folks here are using the same wireless hardware as mine for x200s (the 5300)... so what do we do now??? Which driver to download??

    :(
     
    maumu, Nov 18, 2009
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    cereal killer Notebook Consultant

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    You can always use Intel's drivers. I actually prefer them to Lenovo's for my 5100.
     
    cereal killer, Nov 18, 2009
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  3. erik

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    scroll down to the bottom of this page and you'll find an archive of drivers.   if 6HWV20WW doesn't work for some reason, use an older driver.   6HWV04WW should support your card without issue.   if it doesn't, just use the driver included with windows 7.   that's what i use and it works fine.
     
    erik, Nov 18, 2009
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    chrixx Product Specialist NBR Reviewer

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    That is because the Intel wireless drivers are now delivered through Windows Update, so there is no need for Lenovo to support them. Why mess with what already works out of the box?
     
    chrixx, Nov 18, 2009
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  5. maumu

    maumu Notebook Consultant

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    so, there's no need to install the older version (for Vista)?

    And I'm also missing the chipset and LAN drivers. Do I use the Vista ones, or do I get them through Windows Update?

    D:
     
    maumu, Nov 18, 2009
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    bananaman, Nov 18, 2009
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  7. maumu

    maumu Notebook Consultant

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    thanks bananaman!

    but what about the chipset and LAN drivers? I can't seem to find them... (for Windows 7)
     
    maumu, Nov 18, 2009
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    The drivers are most likely there. For some reason the matrix is not up to date, but you will find them if you select X200s and Windows 7 on the Support & download site. If for any reason a particular driver is not posted, use the Windows 7 default or a Vista driver, as suggested by erik.
     
    bananaman, Nov 18, 2009
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  9. maumu

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    ok i tried your way and managed to find the chipset driver, but the LAN driver is still missing... can you help me find it?
     
    maumu, Nov 18, 2009
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  10. sgogeta4

    sgogeta4 Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    Just go to the Intel website and find the drivers for it under support.
     
    sgogeta4, Nov 18, 2009
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