# Release Notes for
Intel(R) PROSet/Wireless Software
Version 12.0 for Windows Vista*

Supported Adapters
Operating Systems
Viewing User Documentation
Upgrading Drivers and Utilities from Previous Versions
Recommended Power Save Settings
Recommended Power Configuration
Known Issues
Customer Support

### Supported Adapters

Intel(R) PROSet/Wireless software is compatible with the following adapters:

- Intel(R) WiMAX/WiFi Link 5350
- Intel(R) WiMAX/WiFi Link 5150
- Intel(R) WiFi Link 5300
- Intel(R) WiFi Link 5100
- Intel(R) Wireless WiFi Link 4965AGN
- Intel(R) Wireless WiFi Link 4965AG_
- Intel(R) PRO/Wireless 3945ABG Network Connection

The CCX SDK version number for this release is 1.1.5.

### Operating Systems

This release of Intel(R) PROSet/Wireless software runs on Microsoft* Windows Vista*.

### Viewing User Documentation

To access user documentation, load the Intel(R) PROSet/Wireless CD. Click View User Guide on the Intel PROSet/Wireless Installer screen.

### Upgrading Drivers and Utilities from Previous Versions

When you run the Intel(R) PROSet/Wireless Installer program, it automatically replaces all previous versions of Intel(R) PROSet/Wireless software and any installed utilities, with version 12.0.

### Recommended Power Save Settings

To optimize power settings, follow the instructions provided at the following support site:

- http://www.intel.com/support/wireless/wlan/sb/CS-024509.htm

### Recommended Power Configuration

A client disassociates upon moving from hibernation mode when the following conditions are met:

- A client is connected to an 802.1X profile.
- The Power Management setting in the Adapter Settings is configured to "Allow the device to bring the computer out of standby".
- In Windows, the system is configured to move automatically from standby to hibernation in the Power Option Properties.

The recommendation is to set the system hibernate power option to “Never” when the computer is on AC power.

### Known Issues

#### Operating in 802.11n Mode

Intel recommends using security with your wireless network. The Intel(R) Wireless WiFi Link 4965AGN adapter can only achieve transfer rates greater than 54 Mbps on 802.11n connections when using AES security, or no security. You should only use no security when setting up or troubleshooting the network.

To enable AES for Personal Security, select WPA-Personal (AES-CCMP) or WPA2-Personal (AES-CCMP) in the Security Settings pulldown menu. To enable AES for Enterprise Security, select AES-CCMP in the Data Encryption pulldown menu.

#### Wi-Fi* Protected Setup*

Wi-Fi* Protected Setup* is supported only on the 3945ABG Network Connection, the Wireless WiFi Link 4965AGN, and Wireless WiFi Link 4965AG_.

#### Linksys* Access Point Association Timeout

After the association flow completes, the adapter stays awake (as in CAM mode) for 10 seconds, and then acts according to the PowerIndex (PI) regkey. PI should not be change during this period. The association timeout is 10 seconds. Using the Linksys access point, association occurs every 60 seconds, resulting in deauthentication and disconnection from the Linkysys access point.

#### Engineering Release Notes

- WoWLAN is not supported with NETBIOS packets on Microsoft Windows Vista. This is expected to be fixed by Microsoft at SP1.
- When the driver is uninstalled, the default setting loads the Microsoft Windows Vista inbox driver.

### Customer Support

Main Intel web support site: http://support.intel.com

Network products information: http://www.intel.com/network
Worldwide access: Intel has technical support centers worldwide. Many of the centers are staffed by technicians who speak the local languages. For a list of all Intel support centers, the telephone numbers, and the times they are open, visit http://www.intel.com/support/9089.htm.

Information in this document is subject to change without notice.
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April 2008