readme.txt Driver File Contents (R239283.exe)

Criticality: 

3 = Optional = Dell recommends the customer review specifics about the update to determine if it applies to your system. The update contains changes that impact only certain configurations, or provides new features that may/may not apply to your environment.

Title / Description:

Vista32:  R239283 (12.4.3) - A08-1 - September 2009

Installer package for Intel Wireless release 12.4.3 containing device driver 12.4.3.9 and Intel PROSet/Wireless tools version 12.4.3 supporting Intel(R) Wireless 3945ABG Network Connection Mini Card and Intel(R) Wireless WiFi Link 4965AGN Mini Card.    

Compatibility / Minimum Requirements:

Windows Vista 32-bit

Intel(R) PRO/Wireless 3945ABG Network Connection
Intel(R) Wireless WiFi Link 4965AGN

WHQL certified: _X_ Yes	___ No ___ Not Applicable

Release Highlights: 
* Driver updates to improve connectivity and radio on/off behavior.

Known Issues:
* May experience authentication issues with Juniper Steel Belted Radius authentication servers.  Customer may contact Juniper Networks for resolution.

Important Information:

None

Installation Options:  

Recommended only for users with specific installation needs

The following install options can be used in conjunction with the installer once extracted.

Do not install Administrator Toolkit (default)
ADDLOCAL=WIFI_Driver,WIFI_Default_Inf,WIFI_Software,WIFI_WMI,WIFI_Help,WIFI_Custom_Help

Install Admin Toolkit (default + Administrator Toolkit)
ADDLOCAL=WIFI_Driver,WIFI_Default_Inf,WIFI_Software,WIFI_WMI,WIFI_Help,WIFI_Custom_Help,WIFI_Admin_Toolkit

History: 
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A07 (12.1.1) - R202962 - November 2008
Criticality:

3 = Optional = Dell recommends the customer review specifics about the update to determine if it applies to your system. The update contains changes that impact only certain configurations, or provides new features that may/may not apply to your environment.

Release Highlights: 
* Resolves Administrator Toolkit issues
* Improves upgrade robustness from previous builds  
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A06 (11.5.0.0) - R171132 - November 2007

Criticality:

3 = Optional = Dell recommends the customer review specifics about the update to determine if it applies to your system. The update contains changes that impact only certain configurations, or provides new features that may/may not apply to your environment.

Release Highlights: 
* Adds Cisco Client Extensions under Vista OS
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A05 (11.1.1.3) - R164259/R172349 - August 2007

Criticality:

2 = Recommended = Dell recommends applying this update during your next scheduled update cycle.  The update contains feature enhancements or changes that will help keep your system software current and compatible with other system modules (firmware, BIOS, drivers and software).

Release Highlights: 
* Addresses 3945ABG radio disable seen with some systems running with Bluetooth modules
* Addresses 3945ABG radio disable seen in some 802.11a environments after Standby or Hibernate
* Addresses installer upgrade behavior where Windows Vista Preferred Networks would be lost
* Addresses installer interaction with InstallShield Update Manager causing an unwanted prompt during installation
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A04 (11.1.1.3) - R163569 - August 2007

* Release not posted on support.dell.com
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A03 (11.1.0.0) - R152679 - 4/26/2007

Criticality: 

2 = Recommended = Dell recommends applying this update during your next scheduled update cycle.  The update contains feature enhancements or changes that will help keep your system software current and compatible with other system modules (firmware, BIOS, drivers and software).

Release Highlights: 
* Adds support for Intel Wireless WiFi Link 4965AGN
* Adds Manual Diagnostic Tool
* Adds Advanced Statistics Tool
* Adds Adminstrator Tool
* Adds extensions for supporting EAP-SIM and EAP-TTLS
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A02 (11.1.0.0) - R151973 - March 2007

* Release not posted on support.dell.com
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A01 (11.1.0.0) - R150911 - March 2007

* Release not posted on support.dell.com
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A00 (10.6.0.29) - R138747 - 12/1/2006

Criticality: 

2 = Recommended = Dell recommends applying this update during your next scheduled update cycle.  The update contains feature enhancements or changes that will help keep your system software current and compatible with other system modules (firmware, BIOS, drivers and software).

Release Highlights: 
* Initial release supporting Windows Vista
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How To Update Drivers Manually

After your driver has been downloaded, follow these simple steps to install it.

  • Expand the archive file (if the download file is in zip or rar format).

  • If the expanded file has an .exe extension, double click it and follow the installation instructions.

  • Otherwise, open Device Manager by right-clicking the Start menu and selecting Device Manager.

  • Find the device and model you want to update in the device list.

  • Double-click on it to open the Properties dialog box.

  • From the Properties dialog box, select the Driver tab.

  • Click the Update Driver button, then follow the instructions.

Very important: You must reboot your system to ensure that any driver updates have taken effect.

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