LXer: Ubuntu 13.04 on me high-end box - 'orrible
Published at LXer:All right, time for another Ubuntu review. I am going to test Ubuntu again, on a laptop with some proprietary drivers. This comes after Kubuntu and Xubuntu, both tested running from...
View ArticleWaldorf - Broadcom drivers
My system doesn't recognize wireless either out of the box. I use this; sudo -i aptitude install firmware-brcm80211 wireless-tools modprobe -r brcmsmac ; modprobe brcmsmac and suddenly I have wireless....
View Article[FIX] N5100 : Connect Note 8.0 to LEAP. Some comp use it(like IBM)
The note 8.0 has bug with the shipped JB 4.1.2 firmware. It can not use LEAP protocol to connect the wifi even if you have the correct configuration. I googled for a while and detect the problem on...
View ArticleNo Intel No Broadcom/wireless - Safe to delete?
Well, unless you have an old Bcom wireless card, you can remove the b43 packages without a worry. The other wireless drivers should also be safe so long as you are sure you aren't using them.
View ArticleBroadcom BCM57785 - Wired Internet connecting problems
Hello everyone! I'm a newbie in Linux world, so don't be hard on me. Recently I bought a new laptop - Acer Aspire v3-571g intel-corei3-3110M. I tried to install different linux distros: pear os,...
View Article[ubuntu] Asus Z87 + i7 = no Intel Turbo Boost
TL;DR Turbo Boost does not work on Ubuntu 13.04 (kernel 3.10.10), some other i5/i7 owner could help me out with some test?Long version A few days ago I assembled a new computer (Asus Z87-Deluxe +...
View Article[ubuntu] Unable to install wireless drivers for Acer Nplify 802.11b/g/n
Hello! I am completely new to Linux system (previously using Mac and Windows) and I am struggling with the new interface in order to get my wireless card recognised and working.Linux version is Ubuntu...
View Articlewifi fix?
Re: Wireless not working in Ubuntu 12.04 Please do: Code: sudo apt-get purge bcmwl-kernel-source broadcom-sta-common broadcom-sta-source Code: sudo apt-get install linux-firmware-nonfree Code: sudo...
View Articlebroadcom module stops working after update
Yeah, thanks, I rebuild a wrong driver, it works now khajvahhttps://bbs.archlinux.org/profile.php?id=59477 2013-09-02T07:53:42Z
View Articlewhy obexpushd does not work on some external bluetooth dongles
Hi I have an on board bluetooth and an external bluetooth dongle on my laptop.read more
View Article[ubuntu] Broadcom Diver wont install, please help
I just installed Ubuntu and love it so much, its so fast now. But i have a problem connecting to the internet.I checked and saw i have to install the driver Broadcom STA wireless driver but every time...
View ArticleWhy are Broadcom such an issue for Ubuntu?
Is there a spesific reason why there are so many broadcom problems here on Ask Ubuntu, and on any other Ubuntu forum? What's the problem with Broadcom?
View Article"Sorry, installation of this driver failed. Please have a look at log files...
I just installed Ubuntu and love it so much, its so fast now. But i have a problem connecting to the internet.I checked and saw i have to install the driver Broadcom STA wireless driver but every time...
View ArticleHelp! wireless errer after updating
Hi, everyone! I am using the fedora19. After I updated into the the kernel 3.10.10-200.fc19.x86_64, my wireless can't be used. It's looks like the hardware can't be found. But if I use the kernel...
View Articleposted in networking but should have been in here. sorry. b43 set to manully...
shirley@shirley-Vostro-200 ~ $ sudo apt-get install b43-fwcutter firmware-b43-installer Reading package lists... Done Building dependency tree Reading state information... Done b43-fwcutter is already...
View Articleb43 driver. Set up tp manually install.
shirley@shirley-Vostro-200 ~ $ sudo apt-get install b43-fwcutter firmware-b43-installer Reading package lists... Done Building dependency tree Reading state information... Done b43-fwcutter is already...
View ArticleGreetings! Salutations! Hello!
CSCoder4ever wrote:Welcome Cellwiomp46, enjoy the incredible #! distro!and yeah... broadcom wireless is a pain, but once it works, it works great!Yes. Indeed it does. I have it working now to keep you...
View ArticleUnable to connect to WPA2 Personal
Today I've installed a new Asus RT-N10E router, as I switched from DSL to a cable ISP. Honestly, I can't recall which security settings I used on the previous one. Thing is, that's I want it to be WPA2...
View ArticleLenovo IdeaPad N585 Wireless problems [Solved]
Jensit wrote:I think it would help to install the missing linux headers plus the driver from the non-free repo which is activated by default bysudo apt-get install linux-headers-$(uname -r|sed...
View ArticleHave a few (mostly driver related) questions
MB - ASRock Z77 Extreme 4 CPU - 3570k SDD - Samsung 840 Pro PSU - Seasonic X650 No GPU (yet!)Just put that stuff together, which comprises my first built. One of the first things I would like to do is...
View ArticleUbuntu 12.04 desktop version, HP Microserver- connected to network but no...
I'm trying to configure an HP ProLiant Microserver G7 N54L with an embedded NC107i PCI express gigabit ethernet server adapter. I'm running 12.04 desktop version and UBUNTU recognizes that there is a...
View ArticleInstall B43 drivers without internet connection
I've spent all day trying to solve this with no results. The problem I have is that my Dell Vostro 1500 has defective Ethernet. It can't connect to Ethernet for some reason, most probably a hardware...
View Articlewireless driver not working
Hey guys, new to linux here. Just installed Linux Mint 16 today. When I was trying it with the LiveUSB every time it would boot I would be disconnected from the internet, would install the...
View ArticleGPU Software Fallbacks: What's Better?
Phoronix: GPU Software Fallbacks: What's Better?When Eric Anholt announced last week he was developing a Broadcom VC4 DRM plus OpenGL driver he said originally he plans to develop the user-space GL...
View ArticleNetwork adapter advanced settings?
"i have a Broadcom wifi adapter with the following advanced settings which one of these..."
View ArticleUbuntu 14.04 LTS install
looks like Ubuntu 14.04 LTS has proven itself again. At least in the laptop's wireless hardware dept. After installing other Linux OS, some Ubuntu-based and others not, the only one that worked...
View ArticleNexus 7 in Fastboot (recovery) not activating USB connection
I realise this is asked countless times but I genuinely believe my question is unique, please bare with me as I explain.My Nexus7 (2013) is not working in fastboot mode, I connect my Nexus 7 and run...
View ArticleHow to detect the model of Wi-Fi chipset in Android?
How to detect the model of Wi-Fi chipset (e.g. Realtek RTCxxxx / Broadcom bcxxxx ) in Android?Can it be done via adb shell? Can it be done via Android Apps? Can it be traced via console log ?
View Article[ubuntu] Problem with wifi connection
Hi Ubuntu users, I am very new to Ubuntu, so my knowledge of the commands is limited :) I have the following problem, I use ubuntu 14.04 LTS, the computer is: Lenovo B590, my wifi driver configs are:...
View ArticleDell Latitude D620 wireless
Having a little trouble setting up the wireless on a Dell Latitude D620. I an trying to setup this old laptop for my dad, possibly. I just did a new install of 14.04.1 LTS and its up and working fine....
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