Wireless Products
Intel® WiMAX Adapters
Where do I get WiMAX software updates?

Links to computer manufacturers

Intel provides generic versions of software and drivers. Your computer manufacturer may have altered the features, incorporated customizations, or made other changes. Contact your computer manufacturer for the latest updates and technical support information.

The following links are listed for your convenience. Check your computer documentation for specific support contact information.

Acer*
ASUS*
Dell*
Fujitsu*
Lenovo*
Onkyo*
Sony*
Toshiba*

Identify the Intel® PROSet/Wireless WiMAX Connection Utility version installed on your system:

  1. Open the Intel® PROSet/Wireless WiMAX Connection Utility.
  2. Click Help About.
  3. Note the version at the top of the popup window. In this example 2.2.0 is displayed.

The image below is an example only. This picture may not be representative of your product or software version.

Identify the Intel® WiMAX adapter manufacturer, model, and MAC address installed in your system:

  1. Open the Intel® PROSet/Wireless WiMAX Connection Utility.
  2. Click Options Advanced.
  3. Note the manufacturer, model, and MAC address information found in the Adapter tab.

If you choose to install Intel's generic software, review the Intel® PROSet/Wireless WiMAX software table.

Versions

Intel® WiMAX/WiFi Link 5350 and Intel® WiMAX/WiFi Link 5150 Service Providers:

WiMAX 1
Network

Recommended
Software Version

Minimum
Software Version

Clear*

1.5.2

1.5.0

UQ*

1.5.2

1.3.0

Yota*

1.5.2

1.2.0

Comstar*

1.5.2

1.4.2

Sprint*

1.5.2

1.5.0

Time Warner Cable*

1.5.2

1.5.0

Comcast*

1.5.2

1.5.0

Note

Regulatory restrictions limit use of the Intel® WiMAX/WiFi Link 5350 to the United States.

Intel® Centrino® Advanced-N + WiMAX 6250 Service Providers

WiMAX1 Network

Supported Country/Countries

Minimum Software Version

Aksoran* Kazakhstan

2.3

Clear* US

2.0

Comcast* US

2.0

Comstar* Russia

2.0

FreshTel* Ukraine

2.3

KT* Korea

2.3.1

LinkEm* Italy

2.3.1

Packet-1* Malaysia

2.3

Sprint* US

2.0

Time Warner Cable* US

2.0

UQ* Japan

2.0

Vee* Taiwan

2.3

VMAX* Taiwan

2.3

Yota* Russia, Nicaragua

2.3

Operating System:
Windows Vista 64*, Windows Vista 32*, Windows 7 (32-bit)*, Windows 7 (64-bit)*, Windows XP *, Windows XP 64-Bit Edition*

This applies to:
Intel® Centrino® Advanced-N + WiMAX 6250
Intel® Centrino® Wireless-N + WiMAX 6150
Intel® WiMAX/WiFi Link 5350 and Intel® WiMAX/WiFi Link 5150 products

Solution ID: CS-030306
Last Modified: 22-Mar-2013
Date Created: 11-Mar-2009
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