Access Connections Ver 5.30

Hardware
Original description: Based on 1951-43U: T1300(1.6GHz), 1GB RAM, 60GB 7200rpm HD, 14.1in 1400x1050 LCD, Intel 950, CDRW/DVDRW, 802.11abg wireless, Bluetooth, Modem, 1Gb Ethernet, UltraNav, Secure chip, 9c Li-Ion batt.
Software:
OS : Windows XP SP3
Having recently updated Access Connections from 4.52 to ver 5.30 on a Thinkpad T60, I've noticed that when I create a new wireless profile with WPA encryption then Access Connections fails to connect unless you disable encryption on the router.
I had a Wireless profile previously configured before I migrated to Ver 5.30 and if I use this profile then Access Connections connects up to the LAN fine. My system is using the latest HotKey,Power management and Wireless drivers (see list below)
- Hotkey Driver Version 2.11.0001
- Power Management driver Version:1.52
- ThinkPad 802.11a/b/g/n Wireless LAN Mini PCI Express Adapter v7.4.2.134
I've since tried uninstalling AC (removing profiles) and tried reinstalling AC via a fresh install and still cannot connect to Wireless LAN with WPA encryption enabled.  I've also noticed that the
Ctrl+FN5 key does not allow you to turn off the Wireless radios and simply turns on/off the Bluetooth radio when pressed.
Has any one encountered any similar issues and if so, can anyone provide guidance on how to resolve this issue?.

Rahul,
I haven't exactly figured out a solution.  However, since then I have upgraded to Windows 7 and am using a combination of Lenovo Windows 7 beta drivers and Lenovo Windows Vista drivers and I no longer have this issue.
Hopefully someone at Lenovo will see this and realize the Windows XP drivers are broken and fix them.
Morgan 

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    Register connection's DNS suffix in DNS registration?  Yes                                                            
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    Connection type  Access point                                                   
    Wireless mode  Auto                                                           
    Security encryption  None                                                           
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    BIOS version  7LETB7WW (2.17 )                                               
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    Access connections version  5.31                                                           
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