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redbaron_snoopy · 11-14-2006, 09:21 PM

I use a IBM T42 at work with Win2K and have been having driver issues that my IT folks are not even able to help. I hope someone here can.

There is a Fn+F5 key that brings up a menu to power on/off the in-built wireless and the software called "Access Connections". After updating to the latest drivers, the keys cannot power the wireless anymore.

I've check and recheck all the driver compatibility requirements and reinstall it many times but to no success. Is it just me or a buggy update.

The new wireless driver is version 9.0.4.17 (supports WPA) and goes with the software "Access Connections" ver 4.21. Other prerequisites are Hotkey manager and power managenent driver. I use all of them but to no avail.
The wifi driver itself can work though. It that I cannot use the Fn+F5 and Access Connection cannot "see" the driver.

My current wifi driver is 8.1.0.28 (supports only WEP) and AC software is ver 3.53.

I also tried intermediate versions of the driver (9.0.4.8) but the same problem persists.

Any user with the same problems ?

**thefultonhow** · 11-14-2006, 10:06 PM

Try uninstalling Access Connections and the wireless driver. Then, reinstall only the wireless driver. I've seen Access Connections break wireless on occasion.

You may want to download the IBM Software Update and make sure everything is properly installed (besides Access Connections, that is).

redbaron_snoopy · 11-15-2006, 06:52 AM

I've done that like a zillion times - The driver works by itself (meaning using WZC) but not with the Fn+F5 key. Its the same whether I install Access Connections or not.
I've tried installing them using the Software update, system update and even manual installation of the latest drivers as specified in the instructions but to no avail.

Can I install other brands connection manager as long as its the same wifi module ?

**thefultonhow** · 11-15-2006, 10:28 AM

I fixed the problem about two years ago on a client's computer and I have no recollection of how I did it. However, I did find this page on Google:

http://forum.thinkpads.com/viewtopic.php?t=29939

redbaron_snoopy · 11-16-2006, 09:20 AM

Thanks for the link. I'll try the libeay32.dll tomorrow

redbaron_snoopy · 11-22-2006, 09:00 AM

Upgraded to WinXP and everything is working as it should be. A new driver was also released on 16 Nov. I guess its the new driver that fixes the bugs and not XP or Win2K.

Starting up and shutting down is also now much faster as well compared to when on Win2K.

11-14-2006, 09:21 PM	#1
redbaron_snoopy Member (10 bit) Premium Member Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Singapore Posts: 790	IBM T42 wifi & Access Connection update problems I use a IBM T42 at work with Win2K and have been having driver issues that my IT folks are not even able to help. I hope someone here can. There is a Fn+F5 key that brings up a menu to power on/off the in-built wireless and the software called "Access Connections". After updating to the latest drivers, the keys cannot power the wireless anymore. I've check and recheck all the driver compatibility requirements and reinstall it many times but to no success. Is it just me or a buggy update. The new wireless driver is version 9.0.4.17 (supports WPA) and goes with the software "Access Connections" ver 4.21. Other prerequisites are Hotkey manager and power managenent driver. I use all of them but to no avail. The wifi driver itself can work though. It that I cannot use the Fn+F5 and Access Connection cannot "see" the driver. My current wifi driver is 8.1.0.28 (supports only WEP) and AC software is ver 3.53. I also tried intermediate versions of the driver (9.0.4.8) but the same problem persists. Any user with the same problems ? Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter __________________ Intel E8400, Asus P5Q-EM, 2x2GB DDR2RAM, Seagate 500GB, 320GB, LG Supermulti 22x Writer, Philips 190C Monitor, XP Home, Silverstone Elements 500W PS.

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thefultonhow Moderator Staff Premium Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Baltimore, MD Posts: 2,918	Try uninstalling Access Connections and the wireless driver. Then, reinstall only the wireless driver. I've seen Access Connections break wireless on occasion. You may want to download the IBM Software Update and make sure everything is properly installed (besides Access Connections, that is). Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter __________________ Computer: Intel Core i5-750 2.66 GHz quad-core processor @ 3.71 GHz \| Asus P7P55D-E motherboard \| Crucial 4 GB DDR3-1333 RAM \| nVidia GeForce 8600GT \| 2x WD Caviar Black WD1501FASS 1.5TB hard drives in RAID 1 \| Antec Sonata III case with Antec EarthWatts 500-watt PSU \| Dual Dell UltraSharp 2408WFP 24" widescreens \| Windows 7 Ultimate 64-bit Other: 2005 Subaru Legacy 2.5GT sedan 5MT \| Samsung Epic 4G Smartphone \| Mamiya M645 1000S medium-format SLR with 55mm f/2.8, 70mm f/2.8, 210mm f/4, teleconverter, 120 and 220 film backs \| Olympus E-PL1 Micro-4/3s DSLR with 14-42mm and 40-150mm lenses

11-15-2006, 06:52 AM	#3
redbaron_snoopy Member (10 bit) Premium Member Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Singapore Posts: 790	I've done that like a zillion times - The driver works by itself (meaning using WZC) but not with the Fn+F5 key. Its the same whether I install Access Connections or not. I've tried installing them using the Software update, system update and even manual installation of the latest drivers as specified in the instructions but to no avail. Can I install other brands connection manager as long as its the same wifi module ? Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter

11-15-2006, 10:28 AM	#4
thefultonhow Moderator Staff Premium Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Baltimore, MD Posts: 2,918	I fixed the problem about two years ago on a client's computer and I have no recollection of how I did it. However, I did find this page on Google: http://forum.thinkpads.com/viewtopic.php?t=29939 Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter

11-16-2006, 09:20 AM	#5
redbaron_snoopy Member (10 bit) Premium Member Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Singapore Posts: 790	Thanks for the link. I'll try the libeay32.dll tomorrow Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter

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11-22-2006, 09:00 AM	#6
redbaron_snoopy Member (10 bit) Premium Member Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Singapore Posts: 790	Upgraded to WinXP and everything is working as it should be. A new driver was also released on 16 Nov. I guess its the new driver that fixes the bugs and not XP or Win2K. Starting up and shutting down is also now much faster as well compared to when on Win2K. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter

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