[ ABANDONED ] Linux Lite 3.0 64 bit does not FULLY see my internal wifi adapter

[N4RPS]

Hello!

To work for as many different applications as possible, Broadcom adapters need proprietary firmware that loads itself at every boot.
Since this firmware IS proprietary, neither Ubuntu nor Jerry can legally bundle it with the distro.

Using a wired network connection (or your tethered phone, if you have data service on it and your phone supports this), try this first:

In a terminal window [CTRL-ALT-T], type or copy-and-paste the following:

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sudo apt-get update
sudo apt-get install bcmwl-kernel-source
sudo modprobe wl
Reboot, and it THAT fails, uninstall the wl driver you just installed:

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sudo apt-get purge bcmwl-kernel-source
and install the Broadcom STA driver, as mentioned in the reference article below:

http://askubuntu.com/questions/590442/how-can-i-install-broadcom-wireless-adapter-bcm4352-802-11ac-pcid-14e443b1-r

Hope this helps...

73 DE N4RPS
Rob

[bayoubooger]

Dell 1501 wifi had all kinds of problems, as cheap as add ons are I got over it. Bought an Airlink 101 N150 mini usb adapter, Model # AWLL5088 for less than $20. Compatable with just about all and never look back.

UPDATE: Solved my problem here.

http://askubuntu.com/questions/55868/installing-broadcom-wireless-drivers

Then MAKE SURE you hit  the right function key to TURN ON wifi...

[firenice03]

For kicks, the radio is on?
In terminal try:

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rfkill list

See if showing a block - can use unblock #(adapter) to enable..

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rfkill unblock 1*Can't recall but unblock may need sudo..

Not much in the LL forums.. but..

https://www.linuxliteos.com/forums/installing-linux-lite/(solved)-help!-i-cannot-bear-win-8-1-installing-ll-2-2-on-lenovo-u530/msg9821/#msg9821

Quote from: altman on January 07, 2015, 09:28:56 PM

I would try this in Terminal , wonder if you have bcmwl-kernel-source installed ;

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sudo apt-get update
sudo apt-get install bcmwl-kernel-source


If that driver works, then all should be fine on reboot and that also means the chart we've been basing things on is not up to date because it lists your card as unsupported.

Maybe also try checking Synaptic - search for bcm see if anything matches the 4352...

Oh it wouldn't hurt to make a Systemback backup prior to trying, should something not work well you can revert back easily.

Added:
Googled bcm4352 16.04 - may want to check this link
https://forums.linuxmint.com/viewtopic.php?t=208124

[JC1010]

Have you used the Install Drivers utility?  Menu > Settings > Install Drivers.

I did try this. It said no additional drivers available and also no proprietary drivers in use.

[torreydale]

Have you used the Install Drivers utility?  Menu > Settings > Install Drivers.

[JC1010]

Post the output of

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inxi -FxzThis will allow everyone to see what make/model/driver is in use.

If not seeing the WiFi you may need to connect with Ethernet for the time being..

Can also search from the main forum for Broadcom - lots of info..

Thanks I will do a search on this forum.

I typed that command into terminal and this is what it said:

Broadcom BCM4352 802.11ac Wireless Network Adapter
driver: bcma-pci-bridge bus-ID: 02:00.0
IF: N/A state: N/A mac: N/A

[firenice03]

Post the output of

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inxi -FxzThis will allow everyone to see what make/model/driver is in use.

If not seeing the WiFi you may need to connect with Ethernet for the time being..

Can also search from the main forum for Broadcom - lots of info..

[JC1010]

I have a HP Pavilion laptop. Model number is 17-e016dx. I have a dual band Broadcom 802.11ac internal adapter. I put it in a year ago.  When I click on the wifi symbol on the bottom right. It does see the network card but not the wifi adapter. When i did that command in the terminal. I can't remember the terminal command. It does show the 802.11ac wifi adapter.

Do I need to get my ethernet cable and physically hook up my laptop to my wireless router to get my wifi working?

I am not sure what to do at this point. Hope someone here can help me out with this.

Thanks.