TITLE:  Broadcom Wireless Utility

VERSION:  4.00 REV:  E
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 to manage the
wireless network connection. The Broadcom Wireless Utility is required for users
with the listed Broadcom adapters in order 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.

PURPOSE:  Routine
SOFTPAQ NUMBER:  SP31465
SUPERSEDES:  SP30381
EFFECTIVE DATE:  October 28, 2005
CATEGORY:  Software - Solutions
SSM SUPPORTED:  YES

PRODUCT TYPE(S):  
Notebooks

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

OPERATING SYSTEM(S):  
Microsoft Windows XP Professional
Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition
Microsoft Windows XP Tablet PC Edition
Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition

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).

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.

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


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.