Release Notes
for

Intel(R) PRO/Wireless 3945ABG Network Connection

Version Notes
Viewing User Documentation
Upgrading Drivers and Utilities from Previous Versions
Recommended service pack for Microsoft Windows* 2000 and Microsoft Windows XP
Known Issues
Customer Support

Version Notes

o        Intermittent Failure to Load or Save a Roaming Profile

Viewing User Documentation

Note: The User Guide is available in a separate download.

To access user documentation:

• Load the Intel(R) PROSet/Wireless CD. Click View User Guide on the Intel PROSet/Wireless Installer screen.
• Double-click the utility program, iULaunch.exe, located in the Docs folder to load the language-specific version of the documentation supported by your system.

Upgrading Drivers and Utilities from Previous Versions

When you run the Intel PROSet/Wireless Installer program, it automatically upgrades from Intel PROSet/Wireless software version 9.x and any installed utilities to version 10.5. 

When you run the Intel PROSet/Wireless Installer program, it automatically replaces Intel PROSet/Wireless software version 8.x and any installed utilities with version 10.5.

When upgrading from software version 8.x, wireless profiles will be deleted when the software is replaced. Export all profiles before upgrading. An upgrade between any software versions will potentially cause the profiles to be deleted or corrupted. Intel recommends exporting all profiles before performing any software upgrade or uninstall.
 

Recommended Service Pack for Microsoft Windows 2000 and Microsoft Windows XP

Recommended Service Pack for Microsoft Windows 2000

For the driver and software to function correctly on Microsoft Windows 2000, the recommendation is to install Service Pack 4 or later.

Recommended Service Pack for Microsoft Windows XP

For the driver and software to function correctly on Microsoft Windows XP, the recommendation is to install Service Pack 1 or later.

Known Issues and Recommendations

Novell Client(TM) for Microsoft Windows* XP/2000

The current version of Intel PROSet/Wireless Software is compatible with Novell Client(TM) for Microsoft Windows XP/2000 versions 4.90 SP2 only.

Nortel VPN Client Interoperability

To use Nortel VPN Client you can either set up a user profile with Maintain connection on log off or an administrator profile with Pre-Logon Connect and Persistent Connection enabled in the same profile.

To configure profile for Logoff on Connect:

1. Log on as a local user or a domain user using cached credentials.
2. Create a new profile to connect to an access point.
3. Enable Maintain connection on log off during profile creation, or modify the profile to enable Maintain connection on log off.

To modify a profile and enable Maintain connection on log off:

• Highlight the profile used.
• Click Properties > Advanced.
• Select Maintain Connection.
• Select Maintain connection on log off.
• Click OK.
4. Use Nortel VPN Client to establish a connection with the Logoff on Connect feature selected.
5. The Nortel VPN Client automatically logs the user off.
6. Log on as a domain user and authenticate the connection through a VPN tunnel.

Single Sign On

The Microsoft Windows log on user name and password is set for a Pre-Logon profile using the user name and password from the Novell login screen. Verify that the “Use prelogon feature for wireless networks”is selected on the Novell Client(TM) for Microsoft Windows XP/2000 login screen.

Recommended Power Configuration

A client disassociates upon moving to hibernation mode when the following conditions are met:

• A client is connected to an 802.1x profile
• The Power Management setting in the Adapter Settings is configured to "Allow the device to bring the computer out of standby"
• In Microsoft Windows, the system is configured to move automatically from standby to hibernation in the Power Option Properties

The recommendation is to set the system hibernate power option to “Never” when the computer is on AC power.

Roaming Identity Issues

• A Roaming Identity must be used when either the "Prompt Each Time I Connect" or "Use the Following" is selected as the credentialing method in a PEAP or TTLS profile.
• When connecting to a profile with the "Prompt Each Time I Connect "credential method, the Roaming Identity label is dimmed. However, you are able to change the roaming identity.

Customer Support

Main Intel web support site: http://support.intel.com 

Network products information: http://www.intel.com/network

Worldwide access: Intel has technical support centers worldwide. Many of the centers are staffed by technicians who speak the local languages. For a list of all Intel support centers, the telephone numbers, and the times they are open, visit http://www.intel.com/support/9089.htm.

Information in this document is subject to change without notice.
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August 2006