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    New Access Connections Released (XP/2K only)

    Discussion in 'Lenovo' started by acaurora, Jul 17, 2007.

  1. acaurora

    acaurora Notebook Deity NBR Reviewer

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    http://www-307.ibm.com/pc/support/site.wss/document.do?sitestyle=lenovo&lndocid=MIGR-4ZLNJB#

    Version 4.42

    * (New) The warning message added to change from Tablet mode to Notebook mode for Wireless WAN better connectivity on ThinkPad X61 Tablet.
    * (Fix) Coexistence with ACM (AT&T communication manager).
    * (Fix) Signal strength changes between 0% and 100% with Intel 802.11n adapter.
    * (Fix) When importing EAP-FAST profile, encryption type is changed to WEP.
    * (Fix) 'VPN' button overwrites the SSID and wireless mode field.
    * (Fix) Ethernet location switching can be disable even though admin tool specifies that user cannot change.
    * (Fix) Cannot create phone book entry with Wired Broadband profile.
    * (Fix) Cannot use PC cards if wireless radio switch is turned off.


    From what it looks like not much change in terms of network performance. I really do hope that Lenovo continues support and creation of new drivers / software for those with Windows XP... I hate Vista. dont get me wrong, its great and all in its features, but for the *business* or *power user*, I really dont think Vista allows customization / tweaking as much as I'd like it to have.
     
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    GridGI Notebook Consultant

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    I have removed Access Connections from my system and now I use Vista connection manager. I don't like this Intel software because it does not automatically recognize the type of networks I connect to and the encryption type in use. In Windows all you have to do is just type in the encryption key, the rest is done for you. Access Connections is not a good solution for those who switch networks a lot, especially when little information is available about the newtorks we connect to.
     
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    True. However in my particular situation I know that there are common networks that I connect too. All I have to do is Fn+F5 and click the profile for where I am and it does it. I'm sure that Vista / XP are able to do all of this all automatically, but I like the fact that Access Connections provides greater control and can provide more information about the network that you are connected too.
     
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