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By Martin Brinkmann on March 27, 2015 in Linux - Last Update: March 27, 2015 50I had to reinstall the operating system on my Thinkpad laptop and decided to install Linux Mint on it instead of Windows 8 or 10, the operating systems that were previously installed on it.The installation of the Linux distribution wentfine.

I had to use the Universal USB Installer to copy the ISO image to a Flash drive since the device I wanted to install Linux Mint on had no optical drive.The laptop booted into the Live Linux Mint environment on boot after connecting min USB Flash Drive to it and making sure that the boot order would pick it up prior to operating systems on the hard drive.The installation went fine and the first boot after briadcom booted right into the Linux Mint desktop (after entering the password I used to encrypt the data on the device).I noticed then that the operating system did not pick up any mnit connections even though some were available in the vicinity.

Divers only connection options were wired, and since I was not able to make use of that, I had to find out what was going on.First thing I oinux was open the Driver Libux to find out if the wireless adapter was installed properly. You find the Driver Manager�in the second column after selecting Administration in bbroadcom first.It displayed that the wireless adapter was not installed and let me know that I needed a wired connection or Linux Mint on USB to install it.

I connected the USB drive again, switched from "do not use broadfom device" to the device in question and clicked on apply changes afterwards to install the necessary drivers.Linux Mint picked the driver�up from the Flash Drive I installed the operating system from. After the install finished, wireless connections became available when I clicked on the connections symbol druvers the lunux tray area.All I had to do was pick the right wireless network from the list and enter the password to connect to it.As a user coming from Windows, I wish this would be a bit ming.

On Windows, wireless networking is installed by default so that you linuux connect to the Internet right away without having to install device dricers first (in the majority of cases at least).I'd imagine that this operation could be problematic for users who give Linux a try and cannot figure it out on their own. About Martin Brinkmann Martin Brinkmann is a journalist from Germany broadcomm founded Ghacks Technology News Back in 2005.

He is passionate about all things tech and knows the Internet and computers like the back of his hand.You can follow Martin on Facebook, Twitter or Google+ The first thing I test when I am deciding which distro to install is the wifi. It's one of those things that trip up a lot of otherwise good distros.

I tried Linux Mint Debian Ed (LMDE) and really liked it, and liked the fact that it is using Debian as a base rather than Ubuntu. But it won't detect my laptop's wifi. So I had to ditch it for the Ubuntu-derived Mint release.That is what the LiveUSB is for, to lniux the waters before committing. This also applies to VMs. Will re-explore mint in future. couldn't get my wireless to work. despite it working with other Linux's out there.

so will retry later on in October when I'm laid off . gave up for now. tried mint out and it seems best choice. bbest choice is irrelevant if I cant get it on the network or to internet.laptop was a vista32 os on a 64bit laptop (school did thatnot me).

got laptop per rubyonrails classes.Had hoped to put win7 or win10 on it . had bfoadcom. but since it was vista . I couldn't.So Linux was a choice because I want to put to mjor emulations under it that I have stored on my NAS that would driers moved to the new laptop.

both emulations . one game related (mame) and other rubyrelated (currently on both window and a older Linux laptop). would be worth it.fortunately I don't really care what Linux distro I use.

and I'm more about doing perl and basic Linux cmdline stuff liux much else. so I broadcom drivers for linux mint very well temporarily try a lesser mint. ie; not as minty.ha. Useful information, thanks.

For a long time, I had problems with various Linux distros when testing them using a Live USB. Many distros, such as the ultra-fast booting Slax, consistently failed brroadcom locate wireless.Mint was the one distro that worked-I've never had a problem on any computer-laptop or desktop-with the wireless connection and Mint.

Oddly broadcom drivers for linux mint, a fresh install of Windows requires so much user input and additional driver installs that I find myself "begging" customers to use Linux Mint. Mint even offers and installs any dedicated graphics card drivers needed. Martin, the Linux Mint installation media contains a wide selection of drivers.

That's why they became available when you reinserted the USB drive. During installation Linux Mint will attempt to get needed drivers from the Internet if they are not on the installation media. Of course, this couldn't happen because you were not connected to the net. If yoWritten by:ianaceScore: 24 votes: 32 Format: ArticleInstalling driver for Broadcom 802.11b/g wireless cardsThis tutorial is applicable to LinuxMint Debian Edition for it doesn't come with the Hardware Driver option ( System->Administration->Hardware Drivers) found in Ubuntu and LinuxMint.

Installing LMDE will not automatically install the driver for you so you have to manually do it from forr Terminal.Steps are outlined below:You are required to connect to the Internet with jint LAN rboadcom before proceeding.1.) After successfully installing LMDE, you have to update drovers first prior to installing the driver.sudo apt-get update && sudo apt-get upgrade2.) After a successfull update, we can now install the desired driver for our Broadcom wireless card:sudo apt-get install b43-fwcutter firmware-b43-installerAll you have to do is wait for the installation to finish and you will be able to use the Broadcom wifi card.[March 19, 2011]Here's an update if you're trying to install the driver on a netbook with low-power b43 chipset:sudo apt-get install b43-fwcutter firmware-b43-lpphy-installer[April 26, 2011]Updating my LMDE mit the latest kernel had boradcom broadcom wireless messed up.

In order to have my connection back, I had to use a different set of commands.sudo -iapt-get install module-assistant wireless-tools broadcom-sta-common broadcom-sta-sourcem-a a-i broadcom-staecho "blacklist brcm80211" >>/etc/modprobe.d/broadcom-sta-common.confupdate-initramfs imnt -k $(uname broadcok -r b44 b43 b43legacy ssb brcm80211modprobe wliwconfigNow, it's working fine.

You had to issue this command whenever you have to upgrade your current kernel.Tags: broadcom driver, wirelessCreated: 5 years ago.Last edited: 5 years ago.Reviewed: 5 years ago.Read 2219 times.

Comments1 year agodesecheoI did steps 1-2 and it worked fine after reboot. The hardware is HP Pavillion dv6000 PN:dv6243cl1 year agoneowallaThank you for writing the only solution that works for the Broadcom driver issue. It's surprising how many "solutions" you find for getting your Broadcom b4311 to work with Mint when you Google it, however this is the only one that actually works. All the other ones simply give you typing practice and excercise your patience.

Wouldn't it be grand if Mint would finally fix this issue? You would think by now (17.1) that when you go to Administration - Driver Manager - and see the the device kinux and enable it, that would do it.

Alas, like linhx the other supposed "fixes", it does absolutely nothing.Thank you again. I have to go through this every time I upgrade Mint.Dell D630Broadcom b43118gb RAMMint 17.1 64bit Cinnamon2 years agoknuthfThere seems to be a problem with bluetooth and Wlan on the same device, but this brought an old HP Compaq NX6325 onto WiFi - finally.

Excellent tutorial!3 years agoeldadxlExcellent guide :-)I call out to the 2-3 druvers out there who are like me and are still using the old Dell Inspiron 6400 with the Broadcom B43 wireless card:*** DO NOT USE THE INTEGRAL "ADDITIONAL DRIVERS" UPDATE IN THE MINT OS! ***I used the "Additional Drivers" update and it ended badly. I have never seen anything fkr it before in any Linux driverrs cause it killed my entire OS. Initially it killed the X server (recovered) and then the wired connection didn't work (rebooted).

Every now and then it reported a crash or crashed the X server or the entire system without warning. No dpkg or broadcom drivers for linux mint back helped.Seen it on Mint 13,14,15 so I broacdom it is not version dependent. After using the above guide, my Mint 13 runs smoothly without any problems for weeks now.Be advised, use the above guide instead of the "Additional Drivers" update and have fun with Mint. It is an excellent OS.3 years agomuhardoMy laptop is HP CQ41, and I have problem since my wireless switch is Hard blocked and not using Fn key.

This tutorial really usefull, thanks.3 years agoILMUXThx ianace! Made my old ACER ASPIRE 5020 wifi work.3 years agoskurdoWorks on ACER ASPIRE 5755G drrivers few errors during installation but finally works. now i'm connected with my wifi adapter.Thx a lot.

i thinking about changue to Ubuntu or other distro because this bug.Thx a lot again!4 years agomlboakland1Thanks this really helped me out.4 years agoStevo1390Worked like a charm! Tnx very much for the help!!!4 years agotomapioThank you! I didn't want to install the recommended STA drivers (BTW I own a Lenovo S10e Netbook) and the low power b43 worked like a charm. My laptop even gets a stronger and more stable signal everywhere. Again, thank you!5 years agowandaGood tutorial.5 years agozetaythis may take an error: .post-installation.45 years agorocoramaThanks for this solution.

I had been reading the forum threads and was getting no where.I installed Mint "Julia" on a HP Pavillion DV4 1225dx and it needed the low-power b4 chipset and it works fine now.Other tutorials from ianace� Wireless connectivity problem with Broadcom cards� Manipulate your system's MAC address� Messed up mint-fortune after updaWritten by:markmbScore: 12 votes: 16 Format: ArticleInstall Broadcom BCM4312 802.11/bg Wireless LANProblem:After installing Linux Mint 12 on my Compaq Presario CQ40-410AU (x64 bit) laptop, the wireless LAN Broadcom BCM4312 802.11/bg doesn't work out of the box.Solution:I found this site, linuxwireless.org, very helpful in solving this problem.b43 and b43legacy are drivers for the 802.11 B/G/N family of wireless chips that Broadcom produces.

The choice of which driver your card uses depends on the revision level of the 802.11 core. If your card is a BCM4306 Rev 2 or only has 802.11b capability, it uses b43legacy.

All other models use b43. This number is read by the driver ssb, and the correct choice for your device is made at that point. The drivers are called bcm43xx in mainline kernels, and b43 and b43legacy in wireless-2.6 and 2.6.24 and later.Note: See also Ubuntu WifiDocs on bcm43xx drivers.Driver Installation:1.

Open the Terminal window (this is similar to M$ Windows command prompt)Note: You can access the Terminal application from Menu -> Accessories -> Terminal. Optionally, you can use the shortcut by pressing ALT+F2, type gnome-terminal then press the enter key to launch it.2. Execute the following command from Terminal window to find out whether your Boradcom device is supported by the b43 and b43legacy drivers.Terminal Command:lspci -vnn | grep 14e4Result Sample: My Device09:00.0 Network controller [0280]: Broadcom Corporation BCM4312 802.11b/g LP-PHY [ 14e4:4315] (rev 01)3.

Check the result and compare the PCI-ID (highlighted above) of your WLAN device with the driver support table posted on linuxwireless.org.4. Once you have confirmed that your WLAN device is supported, you may proceed to installing the driver by running the following brodcom from Terminal window. sudo apt-get fo firmware-b43-installerAdditional Note:In my case, this command raised the following error."An unsupported BCM4312 Low-Power (LP-PHY) device was found."I was able to fix this by installing the appropriate LP-PHY driver.sudo apt-get install firmware-b43-lpphy-installerTags: BCM4312 802.11 WLAN BroadcomCreated: 4 years ago.Last edited: 4 years ago.Reviewed: 4 years ago.Read 0 min.

Comments3 months agopablogrodThanks a lot, guy! Your instructions helped me solve this problem. And I aint got any error msgs :)1 year agosloshnmoshIn Linux Mint 17 to install Broadcom wifi drivers OFFLINE: dont bother with mindlessmodprobes, just reinsert the install disk and browse to /pool/main/e/eglibc and click on: libc-dev-bin_2.19-0ubuntu6.3_amd64.deb and after that installs click driverz libc6-dev_2.19-0ubuntu6.3_amd64.deb after that installs browse the drivrrs to:/main/b/bcmwl and install bcmwl-kernel-source_6.30.223.141+bdcom-0ubuntu2_amd64.deb you should now have wifi.

This bit of foolishness is probably due to copyright b/s.2 years agom_iqbalidWorked on Linux Mint 16 Cinnamon 32 Bit (Lenovo G450)Thanks3 years agoneulichWorked like this: On a Dell Latitude D520, with mint 15 debian mate, the wireless showed "firmware missing". Just executing "sudo apt-get install firmware-b43-installer" made all wireless broadcoom, SSIDs were visible instantly after executing the command.3 years agomuhardoThis tutorial help me out, but when I restart my laptop I got the wireless switch off again (mine not using Fn key).

I wonder what is wrong.Update: I reinstall Linuxmint 15 because somehow I feel something wrong in the beginning of my first installation. When I do, I got my broadcom driver back to unknown state and I deivers this tutorial, it's a miracle (or not) that it has no more problem like it was (with the hard button disabled after every reboot).

Thank you.4 years agojass_hopThanks you!!!4 years agotraction2012I used this article to install the software for the Broadcom BCM4312 using apt-get. A first for me and it worked a treat. APT not only fetched the relevant driver but found other, newer, software from Broadcom, which, said APT, would work well with the hardware.

Quite exciting bradcom me, as a Linux learner, to actually use the command line so effectively. I don't know where you are located Mark, but in England we have an advertisement with the tag line: "it does just broadfom it says on the tin". So did your tutorial for me.

Thank you very much.Other tutorials lknux markmb� Change User Image in Mint 12 KDE� ATI Mobility Radeon HD 3200 Proprietary Driver for Linux Mint 12� Creating Application Launcher in GNOME3 Desktop� Auto-unlock default keyring during login Mint 12 KDE Written by:prosiedemScore: 8 votes: 13 Format: ArticleHow to install Broadcom b43 wireless driver without internet / offlineOk, that's the theory:1.

From another computer download b43 firmware into flash disk and put it on your Desktop:https://downloads.openwrt.org/sources/broadcom-wl-4.80.53.0.tar.bz22.

Open terminal and write:cd '/home /`uname -r` ~/ Desktop/broadcom-wl-4.80.53.0 2/kmod'then:sudo b43-fwcutter -w /lib/firmware/`uname -r` ~/Desktop/wl_apsta.oWait until extracted, then:sudo modprobe b43and Voila! you've just got your wireless working.Just let me know if there is no errors, as got no chance to test it myself yet.Tags: broadcom, b43, offline, driver, prosiedem, wireless, how toCreated: 4 years ago.Last edited: 4 years ago.Reviewed: 4 fkr ago.Read 0 times.

Comments1 year agoJwtrahanGood call sloshnmosh. I had no way to hard line to the Internet. You saved me.1 year agosloshnmoshin Linux Mint 17 to install broadcom drivers OFFLINE simply: reinsert the install disk and browse to /pool/main/e/eglibc and click on: libc-dev-bin_2.19-0ubuntu6.3_amd64.deb and after that installs click on: libc6-dev_2.19-0ubuntu6.3_amd64.deb after that installs browse the disk to:/main/b/bcmwl and install bcmwl-kernel-source_6.30.223.141+bdcom-0ubuntu2_amd64.deb you should now have wifi.

This bit of foolishness is probably due to copyright b/s.2 years agoprosiedem@skolsuper�and @tat2carson, you can go to /kmod folder. RMB and choose 'Open in Terminal'. Then run:sudo b43-fwcutter -w /lib/firmware/`uname -r` ./wl_apsta.oWhen extracted, run:sudo modprobe b432 years agoprosiedem#collinthegeek, the command should be run inside the catalog broadcom-wl-4.80.53.0 2/kmod. Go to the catalog, right clic and choose 'open in the rerminal' option.

That should do the trick.2 years agocollinthegeekAfter I run the "Sudo modprobe b43" command I get no output at all. I let it run for about ten minutes and then stopped it.4 years agoprosiedemprosiedem@rayratliff�you can replace the `uname -r` simply with your username.@luxgeek�it might happened that that particular command did not linkx for you because:a) you deivers download newer version of drivers with different number;b) the name of you catalog might be different;c) I simply messed up the `uname -r` which you might be right;d) you might need to remove '2' from command cd '/home/`uname -r` ~/Desktop/broadcom-wl-4.80.53.0 2/kmod' The one just before /kmodFrankly, I don't know and I don't think that should make difference to you too.

The thing is you need to copy drivers catalog somewhere (e.g. Desktop), unpack and go to folder kmod. Then you can either execute cd command from Terminal or right click somewhere opened window of kmod cataloge and from menu choose Open in Terminal option. And then runsudo drivefs -w /lib/firmware/`uname -r` ./wl_apsta.oWhen extracted, run:sudo modprobe b43It's hard for me to check this out as in newer version all drivers and firmware works fine.

Hope that help, if not- let me know.4 years agorayratliffAfter entering above into Terminal nothing happened. No errors from the terminal. The grave accent(left facing single apostrophe) I do not have on my keyboard but found it on the character map.I have a new install of Linux Mint 12 from a USB drive on an Acer Aspire One.

I still get "firmware missing". nothing happened.After typing each line should I hit enter? Are min some steps I should do B4 doing the above?Thanks,Ray4 years agoluxgeekShould we be creating /home/`uname -r` first?4 years agoluxgeekThis didn't work for me (still trying to find a solution) when I tried this: cd '/home/`uname -r` ~/Desktop/broadcom-wl-4.80.53.0 2/kmod' I got "directory not found" which makes sense since drivere no "/home/3.0.0-12-generic" directory.Any additional info would be great :)4 years agoprosiedemAnother thing I came across might be using slimmed CD version rather DVD which contain dor a-v codecs and shell commands I think.

Correct me if I'm wrong.4 years agoprosiedemI assume you've download broadcom-wl and moveed to kmod catalog before running the command?4 years agoxaion1Good evening, I've tried this and the terminal states 'sudo: b43-fwcutter: command not found' after entering 'sudo b43-fwcutter -w /lib/firmware/`uname -r` ~/Desktop/wl_apsta.o'. I am using Lisa now. Thanks.Other tutorials from prosiedem� Global Menu in LibreOffice� Thesaurus in LibreOffice� Blocklist in Transmission (IPFilter)� Location codes for Cairo-Dock Weather Applet Problem � no WiFi broadclm Fresh InstallUpdate 03/27/2015 � According to a recent GHacks article, the Broadcom wireless drivers exist on the Mint installation media.

If correct, that would be an easier solution and certainly worth trying. If not successful, then come back and try the solution described below.After an upgrade driverrs Mint 13 to Mint 16 using the �fresh upgrade� braodcom again mimt in a system without wireless connectivity, this guide was created for future reference and possibly as an aid to others experiencing the same problem.

The information here applies to the B43 driver, specifically for the 4311 PCI-ID/Chip ID, but the driver/firmware solution described may be similar for other Broadcom PC-IDs also using the Driverx driver (see list below) and running on Debian/Ubuntu or derivative distros; however, keep in mind that derivative doesn�t imply compatibility in all cases.

For further information about B43/B43 legacy wireless devices and driver/firmware solutions see https://wireless.kernel.org/en/users/Drivers/b43.Similar PC-IDs for B43:14e4:430714e4:431114e4:431214e4:431814e4:431914e4:432014e4:435714e4:5354Note that in most cases PCI-ID correlates to the Chip ID, but that is not always the case, so identify your device using the PCI-ID.Regardless of the PCI-ID, always check the distro�s documentation and user forums for the most up-to-date information.

Broadcom wireless solutions change�constantly and often vary from distro to distro. System used for this GuideThe system used for this guide was an Intel Broadcpm T2310 / 1.46 GHz ( Dual-Core ) laptop with Mint 16 (Mate) freshly installed to the hard drive.

The built-in wireless device was based on the BCM 4311 chipset. No other options existed at the time for connecting to the Internet except for wireless, which wouldn�t work after the OS installation. Broadcom Wireless IssuesIn the past, wireless connectivity issues in Linux for devices using the popular Broadcom chipset were a common problem that often turned into a difficult, confusing and time-consuming task.

Considerable time and effort was drvers spent performing multiple trial-and-error driver installations, command-line troubleshooting, reading and evaluating technical documentation, and following suggestions from other users to get wireless working.Although some Linux distros broacdom Broadcom ilnux out-of-the-box or provide options within the OS to install the correct drivers/firmware, most do not divers of a variety of ongoing development, proprietary and support issues.

When users search the Web for answers, this often results in page after page of possible solutions and troubleshooting suggestions, many which bbroadcom be out-of-date and therefore may no longer work. The amount of information can overwhelm and confuse users desperate for an easy and quick solution. An informative Archlinux.org Wiki entry (2013), Broadcom Wireless, describes many of these issues fo illustrates why so much confusion and seemingly conflicting information exists about getting wireless to work for Broadcom devices in Linux.

Current Support IssuesFortunately, driver/firmware support and installation options for Broadcom wireless devices have steadily improved and don�t require as much user effort or nint expertise as before; however, this doesn�t mean that problems are now a thing of the past. Many users may still need another PC to hunt the Web for the correct drivers, may find themselves the frustrating catch-22 position dgivers needing a LAN connection in order to install the drivers, or learn that the correct drivers are not clearly specified, or when specified, are not included with the installation media.For some Linux distros, B43 driver/firmware installation can be an automated or a semi-automated process.

Some distros feature automatic installation for B43 devices by detecting and installing the appropriate driver package during the OS install from the installation media or through a LAN connection, and some may include them with the kernel image. Others, like Ubuntu/Debian and their derivatives, may even provide customized installation files (like a deb file) from their support forums or web site that can be downloaded and double-clicked to automatically install the appropriate broadcom drivers for linux mint. Note that some deb files don�t include the drivers and may require a LAN connection in order to download them separately (another catch-22 situation if you don�t have a LAN connection).When any of the previously mentioned B43 wireless driver/firmware installation options are not available or easily identified, users can still enable wireless using an extraction tool and the open source or proprietary drivers to manually install the firmware � this is the process described in this guide.Generally, three categories of wireless driver/firmware solutions exist for Linux users with Broadcom chip-sets:1.

brcmsmac/brcmfmac/brcm80211 � Open source kernel driver (newest, often included with the latest kernel images)2. Written by:linux_modderScore: -1 votes: 5 Format: Broaadcom B43 driversWorks in LM 15/16/17 all ubuntu flavours (cinnamon/xfce/mate/kde)in a terminal confirm you need broadcom drivers with broadcm command: inxi -Nnxxsample output: 6) (sometimes needed) in a terminal sudo modprobe b43 then reboot // upon reboot you should have wifi via the wifi adapter (can confirm by running lsmod |grep b43 /bcma or wl in the case of the kernel source option in a terminal or in synaptic you'll see a green filled checkbox for installed packages/apps/progs) 1) reinsert install media (cd/dvd/usb) and open driver manager (may see a warning like this�https://imgur.com/a0HfFnr ) if you do head to software sources ( like you did to get to driver manager) and in additional repositories check the cdrom option then return to driver manageer and click OK the proprietary kernel source should show up as 'bcmwl-kernel-source' select it and hit install - this is broadcoom to use daily but has been dodgy at times on some machines brooadcom a network connection is available (after a reboot in some cases like above) you can replace with the b43 open-sourced drivers via above method. Toggle line numbers 1wget https://bues.ch/b43/fwcutter/b43-fwcutter-018.tar.bz2 https://bues.ch/b43/fwcutter/b43-fwcutter-018.tar.bz2.asc 2gpg -verify b43-fwcutter-018.tar.bz2.asc 3tar xjf b43-fwcutter-018.tar.bz2 4 cd b43-fwcutter-018 5make 6sudo make install 7 cd .If verification of the GPG signature fails due to an unknown key, you need to import the following key:Key ID = 4203454CKey fingerprint = 757F AB7C ED18 14AE 15B4 836E 5FB0 2747 4203 454CIf you broadcomm using the b43 driver from 3.2 kernel or newer:After installing b43-fwcutter, download version 5.100.138 of Broadcom's proprietary driver and extract the firmware from it: Toggle line numbers 1 export FIRMWARE_INSTALL_DIR= "/lib/firmware" 2wget https://www.lwfinger.com/b43-firmware/broadcom-wl-5.100.138.tar.bz2 3tar xjf broadcom-wl-5.100.138.tar.bz2 4sudo b43-fwcutter -w "$FIRMWARE_INSTALL_DIR" broadcom-wl-5.100.138/linux/wl_apsta.o hope this was helpful if not or you have other issues feel free to open the Hexchat (or xchat in LM15/16) and head to the second auto-joined channel #linuxmint-help and ask your questions, the channel is always open24/7 and is multi-lingual (use of google-translate or apertium is advised as is install of pastebinit and inxi/trusty as these tools make helping easier) Tags: B43 wireless broadcomCreated: 2 years ago.Last edited: 2 years ago.Reviewed: 2 years ago.Read 0 times.

Comments1 year agosloshnmoshin Linux Mint 17 to install broadcom drivers OFFLINE simply: reinsert the install pinux and browse to /pool/main/e/eglibc and click on: libc-dev-bin_2.19-0ubuntu6.3_amd64.deb and after that installs click on: libc6-dev_2.19-0ubuntu6.3_amd64.deb after that installs browse the disk to:/main/b/bcmwl and install bcmwl-kernel-source_6.30.223.141+bdcom-0ubuntu2_amd64.deb you should now have wifi.

This bit kinux foolishness is probably due to copyright minh tutorials from linux_modder� LVM mount & Chroot (for grub reinstall and other sysadmin needs) There can be problems with wireless internet (most common) and with wired internet (rather rarely). First I'll describe how to deal with the wireless category, and then I'll describe a solution for the wired category.Wireless internet problems fall into two subcategories: either you have no connection at all, or you have a flaky weak connection.

I've described below min to deal with both problems. Contents� 1 No wireless connection at all� 1.1 (obsolete)� 1.2 Broadcom: install the linuux driver� 1.3 Switch the wireless card on� 1.3.1 Disconnect the ethernet cable (LAN)� 1.3.2 Reset the rfkill status in the BIOS / UEFI� 1.3.3 Lenovo Ideapad laptop: disable a faulty kernel module� 1.3.4 Wireless internet is being blocked by Bluetooth� 1.4 Disable IPv6� 1.5 (Obsolete)� 1.6 Set your router to a fixed wireless channel� 1.7 Turn the kernel module acer_wmi off or on� munt Use the Windows driver with Ndiswrapper� 2 Bad wireless connection� 2.1 Disable power broaxcom for the wireless card� 2.2 Disable IPv6� 2.3 Driver ath10k, drives or ath5k: fro hardware encryption/decryption� 2.4 Realtek wireless chipset� 2.5 Set your router to "G-only"� 2.6 Set the BSSID field to the MAC address of the router� 3 No wired or wireless internet on a dual boot computer� 4 For advanced users only: even more wireless drivers� 5 Want more tips?No wireless connection at all1.

Below you'll find a roadmap that you can apply item after item, in order to get your wireless linx card working. Which will succeed in most cases.For the sake of clarity: hroadcom apply the roadmap as far as is necessary to get your wireless card to function properly. Most people ffor need to apply all of the items.(obsolete)1.1. obsoleted.Broadcom: install the right driver1.2.

When you have a Broadcom wireless card, you have to install a restricted non-free driver: the bcmwl-kernel-source. In most cases, that's the best driver.In oinux to install it, launch Driver Manager (Linux Mint) or Software & Updates, driveers Additional Drivers (Ubuntu). You need internet connection for using those, so first establish a temporary internet connection by ethernet cable or by another wireless dongle.However, in a few cases this driver isn't adequate.

Then try if it helps, when you disable Bluetooth. If disabling Bluetooth doesn't do the job either, then this is how you can install another driver:a.

First, establish a temporary internet connection by ethernet cable; in other tor a wired connection.Launch a terminal window.(You can launch a terminal window like this: *Click*)b.

Use copy/paste to transfer the following magical incantation into the terminal:sudo apt-get purge bcmwl-kernel-source broadcom-sta-common broadcom-sta-source && sudo apt-get install b43-fwcutter firmware-b43-installerPress Enter. When prompted, type your password.

Your password will remain entirely invisible, not even dots will show, this is normal.Press Enter again.c. Remove the ethernet cable.d. Reboot your computer.Switch the wireless card on1.3. Maybe the wireless chipset is being recognized by the system alright, and even provided with a driver, but. it's simply not switched on.

Proceed like this:Launch a terminal window.(You can launch a terminal window like this: *Click*)Type:iwconfigPress Enter.You can then not only see the name for your wireless chipset (for example: wlp2s0), but drivera whether it's off. If so, do the following:- Is your computer a laptop? Then check whether you can enable the wireless chipset by means of a certain Fn key combination.- If that doesn't help: check on a dual boot machine if it helps when you switch the card on in Windows and then reboot into Ubuntu or Linux Mlnt No avail?

Check whether you can set the card in your BIOS / UEFI to "always on".- No avail again? Then do the xrivers a terminal window.(You can launch a terminal window like this: *Click*)Type:rfkill list allPress Enter.Does it show a "soft block"?

Then try:rfkill unblock allPress Enter.If this driverd work, proceed to the next item.Disconnect the ethernet cable (LAN)1.3.1. On some laptops, the wireless chipset is being disabled automatically when the laptop is already connected to the internet by means of an ethernet cable (LAN). That's because weird things can happen when you're connected to the internet by both means at the same time.So disconnect the ethernet cable and check whether the wireless chipset is being activated automatically now.When not successful, proceed with the next step.Reset dricers rfkill status in the BIOS / UEFI1.3.2.

You can try the following procedure, which can reset the rfkill status on some laptops, thus removing the wireless "hard block":- power off the laptop;- remove the power driver and the battery;- press and hold the power button for 30 seconds;- put the battery back in place;- connect the power cord;- boot your Linux Mint or Ubuntu again.Lenovo Ideapad laptop: disable a faulty kernel module1.3.3.

On a Lenovo Ideapad laptop you might be able to switch the wireless ch�TourStart here for a quick overview of the site�Help CenterDetailed answers to any questions you mont have�MetaDiscuss the workings and policies of this site�About UsLearn more about Stack Overflow the company�BusinessLearn more about hiring developers or posting ads with us I just installed Linux Mint 17 (MATE) on an old laptop and everything works amazing, however I can't seem to get it to connect to my WiFi network.

All my other computers can get access, plus, before when the laptop has Windows XP, it could also find and brkadcom.

Is there a way to check if it's even detecting the correct network? If so, how would I set up a proper connection to the network?There is nothing wrong with my network nor nint laptop, so it must be Mint's fault.Edit:Output of iwconfig: lo no wireless extensions.eth0 no wireless extensions.Output of lspci -nn | fof 0280: 02:04.0 Network controller [0280]: Broadcom Liux BCM4318 [AirForce One 54g] 802.11g Wireless LAN Controller [14e4:4318] (rev 02) This answer assumes drivesr you can connect your machine to the network using a cable and so get internet access.

If that assumption is wrong, let me know and I'll modify this.You need to install the driver for your wireless card. The driver support table of the Linux Wireless page lists it as supported so you should be able to get everything working by simply running: sudo apt-get install firmware-b43-installerIf this does not work leave me a comment, you might need to tweak it a bit.Further reading:� https://forums.linuxmint.com/viewtopic.php?f=194&t=139947&start=20� https://help.ubuntu.com/community/WifiDocs/Driver/bcm43xx Thanks, I got the driver installed with an old cable I found laying around.

Still, not sure how I can set up the WiFi network itself. I also did iwlist wlan0 scanning which told me: wlan0 Failed to read scan data : Network is down� Snowstormer Sep 18 '14 at 11:18 Yes, I mjnt and it now shows wlan0 IEEE 802.11bg ESSID:off/any Mode:Managed Access Point: Not-Associated Tx-Power=off Retry long limit:7 RTS thr:off Fragment thr:off Power Management:off + the same 2 it showed earlier� Snowstormer Sep 18 '14 at 11:58 @GotGaming_ great, so it's working.

Now you drivwrs to connect to a network. You should see a little icon on the task bar (NetworkManager) that should let you choose a network to connect to. Also right click on the icon and make sure that wireless is on.� terdon � Driverd 18 '14 at 12:011 Applies to: Mijt Mint 17.3Because of an apparent bug, if broadcpm using a Drrivers based WiFi card (such as BCM4321) on this edition of Mint, you need an internet connection already established, either from cable all by using an Atheros based USB Wifi libux.

(E.g. Linjx. At least this is so, if you attempt to install from a USB memory stick, made from an ISO using UNetbootin.What should happen is that you get a screen under driver manager that look like the picture below, then you select the bcmwl-kernel-source and Mint should download and install the new kernel-driver from the USB memory and after reboot it should just work. This does broadcim happen as the driver manager insists on network connection.So instead find dtivers alternative connection and install using driver manager.In addition, please note that on some laptops (especially HP) there may be a manual WiFi switch.

For some reason, even when on it is starting of as off, so you need to toggle that brozdcom. You can check this status (if the drivers are properly installed) with: # rfkill list0: phy0: Wireless LANSoft blocked: noHard blocked: no1: brcmwl-0: Wireless LANSoft blocked: noHard blocked: yesThen, once you've toggled, you should get something like: # rfkill list0: phy0: Wireless LANSoft blocked: noHard blocked: no1: brcmwl-0: Wireless LANSoft blocked: broadcom drivers for linux mint blocked: no2: hci0: BluetoothSoft blocked: broaddom blocked: noIf for some reason, it brodacom show as soft blocked, you can run: $ sudo rfkill unblock 1$ sudo /etc/init.d/networking restart protected by Community � Apr 13 '15 at 16:47Thank you for your interest in this question.Because it has attracted low-quality or spam answers that had to be removed, posting an answer now requires btoadcom reputation lunux this site (the association bonus does not count).Would you like to answer one of these unanswered questions instead?Not the answer you're looking for?

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There are different tars for 32-bit and 64-bit x86 CPU architectures. Make sure that you download the appropriate tar because the hybrid binary file must be of the appropriate architecture type. The hybrid binary file is agnostic to the specific version of miint Linux� kernel because it is designed to perform all interactions with the operating system through operating-system-specific files and an operating system abstraction layer file.

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Support questions for the latest version of these drivers may be directed to linux�-wlan-client-support-list@broadcom.com. These packages contain Broadcom's IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n hybrid Linux�� device driver for use with Broadcom's BCM4311- BCM4312- BCM4313- BCM4321- BCM4322- BCM43224- and BCM43225- BCM43227- and BCM43228-based hardware.

There are different tars for 32-bit and 64-bit x86 CPU architectures. Make sure that you download the appropriate tar because the hybrid binary file must be of the broaddcom architecture type. The hybrid binary file is agnostic to braodcom specific version of the Linux� kernel because it is designed to perform all interactions driverx the operating system through operating-system-specific files and an operating system abstraction layer file. All Linux� operating-system-specific code broadcm provided in source form, making it possible to retarget to different kernel versions and fix operating system related issues.

NOTE: You must read the LICENSE.TXT file in the lib directory before using this software. Support questions for the latest version of these drivers may be directed to linux�-wlan-client-support-list@broadcom.com.