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TITLE: |
Broadcom Wireless Utility |
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VERSION: |
4.00 REV: E |
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DESCRIPTION: |
This package contains the Broadcom Wireless Utility for the listed notebooks,adapters, and operating systems.The Broadcom Wireless Utility is a wireless LAN application that replaces thedefault Microsoft Windows XP Windows Zero Configuration service. Once theBroadcom Wireless Utility is installed, the user is required to use the BroadcomWireless Utility to configure the Broadcom wireless device and to manage thewireless network connection. The Broadcom Wireless Utility is required for userswith the listed Broadcom adapters in order to connect to wireless networks thatuse Cisco Compatible Extensions. Users may also find the Broadcom WirelessUtility useful for advanced profile management, single-sign-on support, andadvanced diagnostics. Most home and small office, home office (SOHO) users donot need this functionality. If the Microsoft Windows XP Windows ZeroConfiguration service is required again, uninstall the Broadcom WirelessUtility. |
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PURPOSE: |
Routine |
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SOFTPAQ NUMBER: |
SP31465 |
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SUPERSEDES: |
SP30381 |
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EFFECTIVE DATE: |
October 28, 2005 |
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CATEGORY: |
Software - Solutions |
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SSM SUPPORTED: |
YES |
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PRODUCT TYPE(S): |
Notebooks |
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PRODUCT MODEL(S): |
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 nx6110 Notebook PC HP Compaq nx6120 Notebook PC HP Compaq nx8220 Notebook PC HP Compaq tc4200 Tablet PC |
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OPERATING SYSTEM(S): |
Microsoft Windows XP Professional Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition Microsoft Windows XP Tablet PC Edition Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition |
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LANGUAGE(S): |
Chinese (Prc. Simplified) French German Italian Japanese Korean Spanish Taiwan Chinese (Traditional) US English ENHANCEMENTS: - Provides Broadcom WLAN Utility, version 3.140.16.0, for use with Broadcom WLAN Networks Adapter Driver 3.140.16.0. - Adds Logging feature to the Diagnostics tab, which provides users with visibility into connection activity and overall application behavior. - Adds passive scans for beacons in the environment by the site monitor, which reduces the impact of the scan on wireless environments (a directed scan does occur with the associated application). |
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FIXES: |
- Fixes miscellaneous localization issues. - Fixes issue that occurred with single-sign-on and WPA-PSK security when returning from Hibernation mode on notebooks running the Microsoft Windows 2000 Operating System. - Resolves issue where a user could not supply a Server Name on the Server Identity tab. |
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PREREQUISITES: |
- Requires that SoftPaq Number SP31463, "Broadcom Wireless LAN Driver," is installed before installing this SoftPaq. DEVICES SUPPORTED: Broadcom 802.11 a/b/g Broadcom 802.11 b/g Broadcom MaxPerformance 802.11g HP Wireless LAN 54g WL450 Adapter |
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HOW TO USE: |
NOTE: Once installed, the Broadcom Wireless Utility takes control of Broadcom wireless devices and the user must use the Broadcom Wireless Utility to configure and manage Broadcom wireless devices. If the Microsoft Windows XP Windows Zero Configuration service is required to configure and control Broadcom wireless devices (which is the default), do not install this software. If the Microsoft Windows XP Windows Zero Configuration service is required to control Broadcom wireless devices after the Broadcom Wireless Utility has been installed, uninstall the Broadcom Wireless Utility software and restart the notebook. 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 should run automatically. If the setup program (setup.exe) needs to be run manually, look for it in the download directory. Copyright (c) 2005 Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P. |