TITLE:
Broadcom Wireless LAN Driver
VERSION:
4.00 REV: E
DESCRIPTION:
This package contains drivers for the listed Broadcom Wireless LAN adapters installed in the listed notebook models running the listed operating systems. This driver supports 802.11i/WPA2 for a/b/g and certain b/g WLAN cards. For other cards, it provides Wi-Fi protected access (WPA) support. This driver also supports Cisco Compatible Extensions Program V3.0 features (software supplicant required) and provides support for "125 High Speed Mode" for notebooks with Broadcom 802.11g and 802.11a/b/g cards that support "125M High Speed Mode."


PURPOSE:
Routine
SOFTPAQ NUMBER:
SP31463
SUPERSEDES:
SP30379
EFFECTIVE DATE:
October 28, 2005
CATEGORY:
Driver - Network
SSM SUPPORTED:
YES
PRODUCT TYPE(S):
Notebooks
PRODUCT MODEL(S):
Compaq Presario 2200 Notebook PCSeries
Compaq Presario B1800 Notebook PCSeries
Compaq Presario B2800 Notebook PCSeries
Compaq Presario M2000 Notebook PCSeries
Compaq Presario R3200 Notebook PCSeries
Compaq Presario R4000 Notebook PCSeries
Compaq Presario V2000 Notebook PCSeries
Compaq Presario V2600 Notebook PC
Compaq Presario V4000 Notebook PCSeries
Compaq Presario V5000 Notebook PCSeries
Compaq Presario X6000 Notebook PCSeries
HP Compaq nc4200 Notebook PC
HP Compaq nc6110 Notebook PC
HP Compaq nc6120 Notebook PC
HP Compaq nc6220 Notebook PC
HP Compaq nc6230 Notebook PC
HP Compaq nc8230 Notebook PC
HP Compaq nw8240 Notebook PC
HP Compaq nx4300 Notebook PC
HP Compaq nx4820 Notebook PC
HP Compaq nx6110 Notebook PC
HP Compaq nx6120 Notebook PC
HP Compaq nx8220 Notebook PC
HP Compaq nx9020 Notebook PC
HP Compaq nx9030 Notebook PC
HP Compaq nx9040 Notebook PC
HP Compaq nx9500a Notebook PC
HP Compaq nx9600 Notebook PC
HP Compaq tc4200 Tablet PC
HP Pavilion dv1000 Notebook PC Series
HP Pavilion dv1600 Notebook PC
HP Pavilion dv4000 Notebook PC Series
HP Pavilion dv5000 Notebook PC Series
HP Pavilion dv8000 Notebook PC Series
HP Pavilion zd7000a Notebook PC
HP Pavilion zd8000 Notebook PC Series
HP Pavilion ze2000 Notebook PC Series
HP Pavilion ze4900 Notebook PC Series
HP Pavilion zv5200 Notebook PC Series
HP Pavilion zv6000 Notebook PC Series
HP Special Edition L2000 Notebook PC

DEVICES SUPPORTED:
Broadcom 802.11 a/b/g
Broadcom 802.11 b/g
Broadcom 54g MaxPerformance 802.11g
HP Wireless LAN 54g WL450

OPERATING SYSTEM(S):
Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition
Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition
Microsoft Windows XP Professional
Microsoft Windows XP Tablet PC Edition
LANGUAGE(S):
Chinese (Prc. Simplified)
French
German
Italian
Japanese
Korean
Spanish
Taiwan Chinese (Traditional)
US English

ENHANCEMENTS:
- Provides Broadcom WLAN driver Version 3.140.16.0, which includes new
regulatory settings (current as of June 2005).
FIXES:
- Fixes driver upgrade issues that occurred with the setup program.
PREREQUISITES:
None

HOW TO USE:
1. Download the SoftPaq .EXE file to a directory on your hard drive.

2. Execute the downloaded file and follow the on-screen instructions.

NOTE: After the files are unpacked, the Setup program runs automatically. If
the setup program (Setup.exe) needs to be run manually, look for it in the
download directory.

NOTE: If the Broadcom Wireless Utility is required, it is available in SoftPaq
Number SP31465. The Broadcom Wireless Utility is only required for users who
need advanced user profile management, single-sign-on capabilities, advanced
diagnostics, or access to wireless networks that use Cisco Compatible
Extensions. Home and small office, home office (SOHO) users typically do not
need this application.


Copyright (c) 2005 Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.