![]() ![]() Before you start, clear out any mess from existing failed attempts to use ndiswrapper. You won't succeed without following these instructions!Ġ. Look for the drivers supplied with your card (Dell usually store a copy in C:/DRIVERS/NETWORK/ADDON) if you have a file called bcmwl5.inf or bcmwl5a.inf then keep on reading. Broadcom wireless cards come under many brand names and, in particular, are used in many Dell and Acer laptops. Broadcom provide no Linux support (feel free to complain to your hardware vendor or choose a different card if you haven't yet shelled out your cash), but they can be made to work - and you're in the right place if you want to know how.įirst, you need to find out if this How To is for you. ![]() I'm very happy that this how-to has helped so many people in the past year or so.īroadcom wireless cards are tricky to set up in ubuntu, and the forums are full of frustrated users seeking advice. Here are a couple of links that have been passed to me - but I can't vouch for their quality. I haven't had a Broadcom card for many months, but I've been told this how-to doesn't work properly under Dapper. Please see the Ubuntu wiki broadcom page () Edit: bodhi.zazen - Please note, this thread is from 2005 and although it turns up on a google search the information is out of date. ![]()
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