[SOLVED] Lost wifi after update and restart

[mrmksm]

Had similar problem with dell inspiron 2200, lost WiFi when I updated. (Found this on a post). On a Linux lite, while connected with hard wired for internet, click "Menu" - "system" - "install/remove software". Once in, check "ALL" at top left, then enter in search for "firmware-b43-installer", when it comes up, check the box to "mark for installation", then "OK" if asked, then click "apply, at top. When it is finished, disconnect hard wire, ya should be wireless! It worked instantly for me.
Hope that works for ya also. Good Luck

[ohjrson]

just want to let everyone know that I as well did this and all seems to be fine on my laptop as well, I will continue to use Linux Lite as so far this has been the only issue I have run into, I have also installed it on both of my parents desktops and they are happy with its use after about a month of using it. I did attempt to run it on my older dell inspiron desktop but I believe it had some video issue and I haven't had time to sit and mess with it yet.

Yes!! Great news Hardball45, I thought we had lost you there, good to see you did not give up and tried again. Excellent to hear that your parents are on board now and are liking it as well. As far as the video issue is concerned with that Dell Inspiron, unfortunately they can be "hardballs" as well. (no pun intended but I could not miss the opportunity, LOL) The video they use can be varied so Have that info first if you can. If not you know where to find us. Great to have you back.

ohjrson

[bitsnpcs]

Hello hardball45,

it's excellent news, good to hear you are back online 
I can see you have been very busy,  it's great to read your parents are happy with Linux Lite too.

[hardball45]

just want to let everyone know that I as well did this and all seems to be fine on my laptop as well, I will continue to use Linux Lite as so far this has been the only issue I have run into, I have also installed it on both of my parents desktops and they are happy with its use after about a month of using it. I did attempt to run it on my older dell inspiron desktop but I believe it had some video issue and I haven't had time to sit and mess with it yet.

[N4RPS]

Hello!

It doesn't help that there are several different drivers for the various Broadcom cards...

73 DE N4RPS
Rob

[bitsnpcs]

Good to hear the thread helped you tek10 to help your friend 

[tek10]

I did read it, but when I tried to run rfkill, it hadn't been installed and the suggested install failed, presumably because I no longer had internet. This problem turns my laptop into a boat anchor, since the wired connection is upstairs on the other side of the house, but I'll go ahead and try Install Updates, then try this solution. I'll let you know if it works. I did run lshw and rfkill just now, so I'll be able to give you better documentation next time if it doesn't work.

I can see it must be frustrating, you have shown admiral character and patience.
Hopefully what you have read works now ?
If you do need further assistance the information will enable more experienced members the details needed for that level of help.
I will also continue to try my best to help.

Good news: It worked 

I ran Install Updates and noticed that I hadn't lost the internet yet, so I ran the commands from the other post (below) and they completed successfully BEFORE I rebooted. Then I rebooted and the WiFi still worked.

sudo apt-get update
sudo apt-get install firmware-b43-installer
sudo apt-get remove bcmwl-kernel-source

Thanks for your help. I should have given the other post more thought before I bothered you. My Linux experience is more than a little rusty.

Other than this hiccup I'm very impressed with Linux Lite.

Just want you to know this worked for my Dell Inspiron 1525 as well!

Thanks!

I installed LL 2.0 on a friends old Dell Latitude D620 using a BCM3411. Had the same problem after updating and reboot. This solution worked great.
Thanks from us as well!

[bitsnpcs]

Glad to hear you're online Robbz 

[Scott]

Thanks for taking the time to leave feedback. Happy to hear you're online again.

~Scott

[Robbz]

I did read it, but when I tried to run rfkill, it hadn't been installed and the suggested install failed, presumably because I no longer had internet. This problem turns my laptop into a boat anchor, since the wired connection is upstairs on the other side of the house, but I'll go ahead and try Install Updates, then try this solution. I'll let you know if it works. I did run lshw and rfkill just now, so I'll be able to give you better documentation next time if it doesn't work.

I can see it must be frustrating, you have shown admiral character and patience.
Hopefully what you have read works now ?
If you do need further assistance the information will enable more experienced members the details needed for that level of help.
I will also continue to try my best to help.

Good news: It worked 

I ran Install Updates and noticed that I hadn't lost the internet yet, so I ran the commands from the other post (below) and they completed successfully BEFORE I rebooted. Then I rebooted and the WiFi still worked.

sudo apt-get update
sudo apt-get install firmware-b43-installer
sudo apt-get remove bcmwl-kernel-source

Thanks for your help. I should have given the other post more thought before I bothered you. My Linux experience is more than a little rusty.

Other than this hiccup I'm very impressed with Linux Lite.

Just want you to know this worked for my Dell Inspiron 1525 as well!

Thanks!

[bitsnpcs]

Good news: It worked 

I ran Install Updates and noticed that I hadn't lost the internet yet, so I ran the commands from the other post (below) and they completed successfully BEFORE I rebooted. Then I rebooted and the WiFi still worked.

sudo apt-get update
sudo apt-get install firmware-b43-installer
sudo apt-get remove bcmwl-kernel-source

Thanks for your help. I should have given the other post more thought before I bothered you. My Linux experience is more than a little rusty.

Other than this hiccup I'm very impressed with Linux Lite.

That is great news 
You're Welcome, I am happy it was some help.

Welcome to the LL community 

[ohjrson]

Wahoo!!!!
       Another sasified cusumer...!!! (I am southern ya know. ) Thats the way we do it here on the forum. Real glad to hear you got her fixed.

Now remember search the database forum first, if nothing seems to work then hit us with the thread, and we will do what we can.

Congrats, and welcome to Beryl.
Ohjrson

[GS8764]

I did read it, but when I tried to run rfkill, it hadn't been installed and the suggested install failed, presumably because I no longer had internet. This problem turns my laptop into a boat anchor, since the wired connection is upstairs on the other side of the house, but I'll go ahead and try Install Updates, then try this solution. I'll let you know if it works. I did run lshw and rfkill just now, so I'll be able to give you better documentation next time if it doesn't work.

I can see it must be frustrating, you have shown admiral character and patience.
Hopefully what you have read works now ?
If you do need further assistance the information will enable more experienced members the details needed for that level of help.
I will also continue to try my best to help.

Good news: It worked 

I ran Install Updates and noticed that I hadn't lost the internet yet, so I ran the commands from the other post (below) and they completed successfully BEFORE I rebooted. Then I rebooted and the WiFi still worked.

sudo apt-get update
sudo apt-get install firmware-b43-installer
sudo apt-get remove bcmwl-kernel-source

Thanks for your help. I should have given the other post more thought before I bothered you. My Linux experience is more than a little rusty.

Other than this hiccup I'm very impressed with Linux Lite.

[rokytnji]

it hadn't been installed

Yep

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harry@biker1:~$ apt-cache policy rfkill
rfkill:
  Installed: (none)
  Candidate: 0.5-1ubuntu1
  Version table:
     0.5-1ubuntu1 0
        500 http://us.archive.ubuntu.com/ubuntu/ trusty/main i386 Packages

It is not installed on mine either.

If you post while linux lite broadcom wireless is working (install inxi without the quote marks "sudo apt-get install inxi" while internet is working)

Then in terminal

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harry@biker1:~$ inxi -N
Network:   Card-1: Realtek RTL8101E/RTL8102E PCI Express Fast Ethernet controller
           driver: r8169
           Card-2: Ralink RT5390 Wireless 802.11n 1T/1R PCIe driver: rt2800pci

Then update and let it break. then post

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inxi -N
again so we can see what changed. You might become a happy camper. Or not. Up to you.

If not wanting to install inxi script.

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lspci -knn
will suffice as well as a

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dmesg | tail
between a working wireless and then again after upgrade.

I run Puppy. Slackware, Debian,  and other Linux operating systems and sometimes I am the Windshield. Sometimes the bug.
No distro is perfect. Each is unique with quirks and ways. I live with what life gives me with a grin on my face. Never judging, (mostly, but nobody is perfect).
Just Thankful.
 

Happy Trails , Rok

Edit:

So again I reiterate, how can it be a Broadcom issue?

It was probably mentioned because Broadcom has a history of being a PITA in Linux. I have dealt with it personally myself on one of my wifes gear at one time.

http://www.linuxquestions.org/questions/blog/rokytnji-396422/broadcom-wireless-35655/

[bitsnpcs]

I did read it, but when I tried to run rfkill, it hadn't been installed and the suggested install failed, presumably because I no longer had internet. This problem turns my laptop into a boat anchor, since the wired connection is upstairs on the other side of the house, but I'll go ahead and try Install Updates, then try this solution. I'll let you know if it works. I did run lshw and rfkill just now, so I'll be able to give you better documentation next time if it doesn't work.

I can see it must be frustrating, you have shown admiral character and patience.
Hopefully what you have read works now ?
If you do need further assistance the information will enable more experienced members the details needed for that level of help.
I will also continue to try my best to help.