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:
XP32: R202964 (12.1.0.14) - A14 - November 2008
XP64: R202963 (12.1.0.14) - A14 - November 2008
Installer package for Intel Wireless release 12.1.1 containing device driver 12.1.0.14 and Intel PROSet/Wireless version 12.1.1.11 supporting Intel(R) Wireless 3945ABG Network Connection Mini Card and Intel(R) Wireless WiFi Link 4965AGN Mini Card.
Compatibility / Minimum Requirements:
Windows XP 32-bit
Windows XP 64-bit
Intel(R) PRO/Wireless 3945ABG Network Connection
Intel(R) Wireless WiFi Link 4965AGN
WHQL certified: _X_ Yes ___ No ___ Not Applicable
Release Highlights:
Fixes/Enhancements:
*Resolves Administrator Toolkit issues
*Improves upgrade robustness from previous builds
Known Issues:
* In some cases, adapter will be slow to connect to a network, especially when multiple stealth SSID's are set up on a single AP. Workaround is to align the SSID's on the AP or broadcast the SSIDs.
* May experience authentication issues with Juniper Steel Belted Radius authentication servers. Customer may contact Juniper Networks for resolution.
Important Information:
Release requires Windows Installer 3.1 and Microsoft MSXML 6.0 to be installed on the system prior to release installation.
Release does not support Windows 2000 operating system.
Installation Options:
Recommended only for users with specific installation needs
The following install options can be used in conjunction with the setup.exe installer once extracted.
Quiet Install
/i/quiet
Quiet Removal
/x/quiet
Quiet Repair
/fa/quiet
Do not install Pre-Logon Connect feature and do not install Administrator Toolkit (default)
ADDLOCAL=WIFI_Driver,WIFI_Software,WIFI_UI,WIFI_WMI,WIFI_SSO,WIFI_NOSSO,WIFI_Simple_Config,WIFI_Troubleshooter,WIFI_Help,WIFI_Custom_Help
Install Pre-Logon Connect feature and do not install Administrator Toolkit (default + Pre-Logon Connect)
ADDLOCAL=WIFI_Driver,WIFI_Software,WIFI_UI,WIFI_WMI,WIFI_SSO,WIFI_PLC,WIFI_Simple_Config,WIFI_Troubleshooter,WIFI_Help,WIFI_Custom_Help
Do not install Pre-Logon Connect feature and install Administrator Toolkit (default + Administrator Tool)
ADDLOCAL=WIFI_Driver,WIFI_Software,WIFI_UI,WIFI_WMI,WIFI_SSO,WIFI_PLC,WIFI_Simple_Config,WIFI_Troubleshooter,WIFI_Help,WIFI_Custom_Help
Install Pre-Logon Connect feature and install Administrator Toolkit (default + Pre-Logon Connect + Administrator Tool)
ADDLOCAL=WIFI_Driver,WIFI_Software,WIFI_UI,WIFI_WMI,WIFI_SSO,WIFI_PLC,WIFI_Simple_Config,WIFI_Troubleshooter,WIFI_Help,WIFI_Custom_Help,WIFI_Admin_Toolkit
History:
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A12 (11.1.1.3) - R164255/R172348 - 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 XP ZeroConfig Preferred Networks would be lost
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A11 (11.1.1.3) - R163566 - August 2007
* Release not posted on support.dell.com
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A10 (11.1.0.0) - R151972 - 4/27/2007
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:
* Intel PROSet/Wireless Version 11.1
* Adds support for Intel Wireless WiFi Link 4965AGN
* Adds Wi-Fi Protected Setup
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A09 (11.1.0.0) - R150908 - April 2007
* Release not posted on support.dell.com
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A08 (10.5.1.0) - 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:
* Addresses Windows XP SP1 to Windows XP SP2 upgrade issue.
* Addresses Windows 2000 Pre-Login connect delay when radio is disabled
* Further improvements to logoff connectivity behavior for domain users
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A07 (10.5.0.4) - R136152 - 11/3/2006
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:
* Addresses intermittent connectivity/wireless disable issue on some 3945ABG cards.
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A06 (10.5.0.2) - R134881 - 9/19/2006
Criticality:
1 = Urgent = Dell highly recommends applying this update as soon as possible. The update contains changes to improve the reliability and availability of your Dell system.
Release Highlights:
* Fixes intermittent failure of s23evmon.exe on boot up in Windows XP x64
* Addresses interoperability issue with specific LOM Applications
* Includes highlights from 10.5.0.1
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A05 (10.5.0.1) - R132828 - August 2006
* Release not posted on support.dell.com
Release Highlights:
* Fixes memory utilization issue
* Fixes connection issue after logoff and logon (802.1x and WPA Authentication)
* Fixes PROSet profile not migration issue after upgrade to 10.5 from previous PROSet versions
* Fixes intermittent authentication failure with Cisco 1200 Access Points in environments with heavy traffic
* Fixes failure to enter Auto-S3 when associated with security and PROSet UI open in Windows 2000
* Further improvements to logoff connectivity behavior for domain users
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A04 (10.5.0.0) - R129985 - 8/11/2006
*** RELEASE REMOVED FROM SUPPORT SITE DUE TO MEMORY UTILIZATION AND OTHER ISSUES ***
Release Highlights:
* Closes WLAN driver security issue
* Enhanced WiFi Troubleshooter Functionality
* Adds Manual Diagnostics Tool
* Support for IPv6
* Support for Windows XP 64-bit with Intel(R) PRO/Wireless 3945ABG Network Connection
* Improves logoff connectivity behavior for domain users
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A03 (10.1.1.4) - R127811 - 6/13/2006
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:
* Corrects 802.1x authentication problem with specific Proxim access points
* Corrects potential suspend issue if wake capabilities are not provided to OS.
* Corrects pop-up behavior preventing timer based standby/hibernate.
* Corrects radio disable problem on specific cards when performing downloads
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A02 (10.1.0.3) - R115707 - 1/17/2006
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:
* Addresses loss of profiles on upgrade from 10.1.0.0 (A00)
* Addresses high CPU utilization with some Pre-Logon Connect profiles on German OS.
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A01 (10.1.0.2) - R114314 - 12/12/2005
* Release not posted on support.dell.com
Release Highlights:
* Improves WiFi Catcher(TM) behavior on platforms supporting that feature
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A00 (10.1.0.0) - R114220 - 12/12/2005
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 Intel(R) PRO/Wireless 3945ABG Network Connection
* 10.1 PROSet/Wireless Framework
* Added capability to Administrator Toolkit
* Certificate based Single Sign On
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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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