TITLE: Intel PROSet for Intel PRO/Wireless Network Connection VERSION: 5.00 REV: E DESCRIPTION: This package contains Intel PRoset for the listed systems, adapters, and operating systems. Intel PROSet is a wireless LAN (WLAN) application that replaces the default Microsoft Windows XP Windows Zero Configuration service. Once Intel PROSet is installed, it must be used to configure the Intel wireless devices and to manage the wireless network connections. Intel PROSet is required for users with the listed Intel adapters in order to connect to wireless networks that use Cisco Compatible Extensions. Users may also find Intel PROSet useful for advanced profile management, single-sign-on support, and advanced diagnostics. Most home and small office/home office (SOHO) users do not need this functionality. If Microsoft Windows XP Windows Zero Configuration service is required again, uninstall Intel PROSet. PURPOSE: Routine SOFTPAQ NUMBER: SP32576 SUPERSEDES: SP32207 EFFECTIVE DATE: March 29, 2006 CATEGORY: Software - Solutions SSM SUPPORTED: YES PRODUCT TYPE(S): Notebooks PRODUCT MODEL(S): Compaq Presario 2200 Notebook PCSeries HP Compaq nc2400 Notebook PC HP Compaq nc4400 Notebook PC HP Compaq nc6320 Notebook PC HP Compaq nc6400 Notebook PC HP Compaq nx6310 Notebook PC HP Compaq nx6320 Notebook PC HP Compaq nx9020 Notebook PC HP Compaq nx9030 Notebook PC HP Compaq nx9040 Notebook PC HP Compaq tc4400 Tablet PC HP Pavilion ze4900 Notebook PC Series DEVICES SUPPORTED: Intel PRO/Wireless 3945 Network Connection Intel PRO/Wireless 2915 Network Connection Intel PRO/Wireless 2200 Network Connection 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): Brazilian Portuguese Chinese (Prc. Simplified) Danish Dutch Finnish French German Hongkong Italian Japanese Korean Norwegian Spanish Swedish Taiwan Chinese (Traditional) US English ENHANCEMENTS: - Provides Intel PROSet 10.1 with hot fix 6. - Provides Intel PROSet 10.1 with hot fix 6 Software for Intel PRO/Wireless 3945 Network connection driver 10.1.0.15. - Provides Intel PROSet 10.1 Software for Intel PRO/Wireless 2200 and Intel PRO/Wireless 2915 Network Connection driver version 9.0.3.9. - Provides support for Cisco Compatible Extensions 4.0. FIXES: - Fixes issue where PROSet Dotcfg.exe occasionally stops responding (crashes) when inserting specific SmartCard media. - Fixes issue where PROSet fails 802.1x authentication with Orinoco AP-4000. - Fixes issue where PROSet does not authenticate using manual PAC provisioning with EAP-FAST. - Fixes issue where the Intel PROSet/Wireless Software database is corrupted or deleted during upgrade. - Fixes issue where Microsoft Windows XP Wireless Zero Configuration preferred networks are lost when upgrading PROSet over an installed 9.x release. - Fixes issue where Intel ZCfgSvc stopped responding (crashed) when performing a silent upgrade from 9.0.2.1 or prior to 10.x on the Japanese Language version of Microsoft Windows XP. PREREQUISITES: - Download and install SoftPaq Number SP32574 (or later), "Intel PRO/Wireless Drivers," Version 5.00 Rev E. This SoftPaq installs driver version 10.1.0.15 for the Intel PRO/Wireless 3945 Network Connection, or driver version 9.0.3.9 for the Intel PRO/Wireless 2200 or 2915 Network Connection. 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. Copyright (c) 2006 Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.