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TITLE: |
Broadcom Wireless Utility |
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VERSION: |
5.00 REV: C |
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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 the default Microsoft Windows XP Windows Zero Configuration Service. Once the Broadcom Wireless Utility is installed, the user is required to use the Broadcom Wireless Utility to configure the Broadcom wireless device and manage the wireless network connection. The Broadcom Wireless Utility is required with the listed Broadcom adapters to connect to wireless networks that use Cisco Compatible Extensions. Users may also find the Broadcom Wireless Utility 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 the Microsoft Windows XP Windows Zero Configuration service is required again, uninstall the Broadcom Wireless Utility. |
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PURPOSE: |
Routine |
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SOFTPAQ NUMBER: |
SP32159 |
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SUPERSEDES: |
SP31465 |
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EFFECTIVE DATE: |
March 08, 2006 |
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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 nc2400 Notebook PC HP Compaq nc4200 Notebook PC HP Compaq nc4400 Notebook PC HP Compaq nc6110 Notebook PC HP Compaq nc6120 Notebook PC HP Compaq nc6220 Notebook PC HP Compaq nc6230 Notebook PC HP Compaq nc6320 Notebook PC HP Compaq nc6400 Notebook PC HP Compaq nc8230 Notebook PC HP Compaq nc8430 Notebook PC HP Compaq nw8240 Notebook PC HP Compaq nw8440 Notebook PC HP Compaq nw9440 Notebook PC HP Compaq nx6110 Notebook PC HP Compaq nx6115 Notebook PC HP Compaq nx6120 Notebook PC HP Compaq nx6125 Notebook PC HP Compaq nx6310 Notebook PC HP Compaq nx6315 Notebook PC HP Compaq nx6320 Notebook PC HP Compaq nx6325 Notebook PC HP Compaq nx7400 Notebook PC HP Compaq nx8220 Notebook PC HP Compaq nx8420 Notebook PC HP Compaq nx9420 Notebook PC HP Compaq tc4200 Tablet PC HP Compaq tc4400 Tablet PC DEVICES SUPPORTED: Broadcom 802.11 a/b/g Broadcom 802.11 b/g Broadcom MaxPerformance 802.11g |
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OPERATING SYSTEM(S): |
Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition Microsoft Windows XP Professional Microsoft Windows XP Tablet PC Edition |
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LANGUAGE(S): |
Chinese (Prc. Simplified) French German Italian Japanese Korean Spanish Taiwan Chinese (Traditional) US English ENHANCEMENTS: - Provides version 4.10.47.0 of the Broadcom Wireless Utility User Interface. - Adds Cisco Certified Extensions (CCX) mixed cell support. - Supports display of IPv6 addresses. - Supports Broadcom 802.11b/g and 802.11a/b/g Mini-Cards. - Supports Cisco Compatible Extensions version 4.0. - Displays tray icon for limited users. - Adds support for Connection Time in ad-hoc mode. |
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FIXES: |
- Fixes issue where EAP-FAST fails when a changed password is detected. - Fixes a number of minor localization issues. - Fixes authentication issue that occurs when an invalid password is entered for EAP-FAST and SSO. - Fixes authentication issue that occurs with EAP-FAST/none (Cisco Compatible Extensions v3.0 EAP-FAST support). |
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PREREQUISITES: |
- Before installing this SoftPaq, SoftPaq Number SP32158 (or later), "Broadcom Wireless LAN Driver," must be installed. |
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HOW TO USE: |
NOTE: Once installed, the Broadcom Wireless Utility takes control of Broadcom wireless devices and must be used to configure and manage these wireless devices. 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 (sinstall.exe) needs to be run manually, look for it in the download directory. Copyright (c) 2006 Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P. |