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PLEASE FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS INCLUDED IN THIS DOWNLOAD TO
INSTALL THE DRIVERS AND ADVANCED FEATURES FOR YOUR OPERATING
SYSTEM.
Intel(R) Wireless Software release 8.0.0.0
Archive extracts to c:\Intel 2200BG PROSet 8.000
Created May 12, 2004
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Intel® is a supplier of notebook components and does not manufacture
or sell complete notebook systems. The software provided here is a
generic version. Each notebook computer original equipment manufacturer
(OEM) may have altered the features, incorporated customizations,
or made other changes to the software or software packaging they
provide. The software provided has not been verified by your
notebook manufacturer as to compatibility or other operation.
Intel or the notebook computer original equipment manufacturer (OEM)
may not provide technical support for some or all issues that
could arise from the usage of this software.
It is highly recommended that the software version available from your
OEM is utilized. See the OEM web site for available software.
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WEB RELEASE NOTES
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1) Version Notes
2) Installing the adapter drivers
3) Installing PROSet
4) Compatibility
5) Additional software
6) Product Documentation
7) Errata and known issues
1) Version Notes
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This archive contains release version 8.0.0 of Intel Wireless Software -
consisting of device driver version 8.0.12.20000 and PROSet version 8.0.0.167. Support is included for the following adapters:
Intel PRO/Wireless 2200BG Network Connection
This 8.0.0.167 version is not supported as an upgrade if you are using the
Intel PRO/Wireless 2100 LAN MiniPCI Adapter or the Intel(R) PRO/Wireless 2100A
LAN MiniPCI Adapter. Rather a 7.X.x.x release is the recommended software for these adapters.
2) Installing the adapter driver
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NOTE: You must install the device driver BEFORE installing PROSet.
You must install the base drivers according to the methods and
requirements specific to each operating system. You can find the installation
information for most popular operating systems in the Online User Guide.
To access the User Guide, double-click the AUTORUN.EXE file in the
root of this archive. Then click “View User Guides”. Follow the links in the
documentation for installation instructions.
3) Installing Intel Wireless PROSet
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PROSet is a separate installable module in this software
release.
NOTE: You must install the device driver BEFORE installing PROSet.
To install PROSetII, simply run AUTORUN.EXE from the root of this
archive and select "Install Software".
4) Compatibility
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This release supports only Windows XP (Home/PRO/Tablet) and Windows 2000 PRO.
This release supports the Intel PRO/Wireless 2200BG Network Connection
Not supported are the PRO/Wireless 2011/2011B PC Card, or the PRO/Wireless
5000 Cardbus or PCI adapters - these adapters are support by Intel Connections
version 6.2.
Not supported are the PRO/Wireless 2100/2100A LAN MiniPCI Adapter - these adapters are supported by version 7.x.
Not supported are the PRO/Wireless 2011B USB device and the 2011B
PCI Adapter - these adapters are supported by their own respective
software.
Windows XP is supported by this version of Wireless PROSet. You
can manage your wireless connections either by the built-in
utilities of Windows XP or via PROSet. If you desire to use
Windows XP to manage the wireless connection, you need only to
install the device driver - and not install PROSet.
Intel is a supplier of notebook components and does not manufacture or
sell complete notebook systems. The information and software provided
here are for the generic versions of the product. Each notebook computer
original equipment manufacturer (OEM) may have altered the features,
incorporated customizations, or made other changes. Please refer to your
manufacturer for information specific to your notebook computer.
5) Additional Software
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Some documentation files require the use of Adobe Acrobat Reader.
Acrobat Reader is not included in the download to reduce the size
of the download. If you do not already have Adobe Acrobat reader
it may be downloaded at www.adobe.com.
6) Product Documentation
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The product documentation can be viewed via menu selections on
the menu that appears when you run AUTORUN.EXE, located in the
root of this archive, and select to view the USers Guide or the Release Notes.
The wireless.txt file in the \PROW2200\DOCS directory of this
archive also contains supplemental information. This file is
taken from the original software and driver CD-ROM. References
to the CD should be interpreted to mean this archive.
Additional documentation is available at www.support.intel.com
on the product specific sites.
Known Issues
FAQ - Frequently Asked Questions
Various installation and recommended procedures documents
Technology Whitepapers
Feature Descriptions
7) Errata and known issues
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Please refer to www.support.intel.com on the product specific
sites.
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