Wireless not working on Acer aspire E1-571 (i3 ver)

[davedub]

Hi all,

Tearing my hair out here, trying to get my Dad's laptop wireless connection working again. The wifi was working when the computer was new (early Feb) and then stopped shortly afterwards. Back then, I booted off an installation cd (we're running 12.04 LTS) and the wifi worked fine. So I booted back into the installed version and all was fine, up until today.

So today I tried the same thing (booted off the installation cd and tried to connect) but that didn't work this time. So I checked and re-installed the drivers as per this page: http://ubuntuforums.org/showthread.php?t=2214110

This had no effect either.

lspci -nn -d 14e4: gives:

<code>
02:00.0 Ethernet controller [0200]: Broadcom Corporation NetLink BCM57785 Gigabit Ethernet PCIe [14e4:16b5] (rev 10)
02:00.1 SD Host controller [0805]: Broadcom Corporation BCM57765/57785 SDXC/MMC Card Reader [14e4:16bc] (rev 10)
02:00.2 System peripheral [0880]: Broadcom Corporation BCM57765/57785 MS Card Reader [14e4:16be] (rev 10)
02:00.3 System peripheral [0880]: Broadcom Corporation BCM57765/57785 xD-Picture Card Reader [14e4:16bf] (rev 10)
03:00.0 Network controller [0280]: Broadcom Corporation BCM4313 802.11bgn Wireless Network Adapter [14e4:4727] (rev 01)
</code>

Notes:

There's no problem with the router, all other devices work fine.
If the wifi is disabled using the hardware switch, it cannot be turned on again until after a reboot.
Wireless is shown as enabled in the network-manager icon dropdown, but the actual wifi network is not listed.
If I try to connect to the wifi network using 'connect to hidden wifi network' the network-manager icon throbs but never connects (the network is remembered from when it was all up and running). It will sometimes ask for a password after a while, but entering the password leads to a 'network disconnected' popup or it asks for the password again. This process usually takes a minute or two.

It's starting to feel like a dodgy hardware issue, but I'm still a complete Ubuntu noob, so I thought I'd try posting here before I start looking at replacing the wifi card.

I have to go abroad in a few days, and my Dad really needs his machine up and running before I go - please help!

:-Davedub.co.uk

[kc1di]

Hi davedub

You need the b43 driver for you card sta/wl does not work well with it.
do the following from a terminal after connecting to a ethernet cable.


sudo apt-get purge bcmwl-kernel-source
sudo apt-get install linux-firmware-nonfree


sudo modprobe -rv b43
sudo modprobe -v b43

Then reboot it should work.
if it does go to a terminal and
enter

rfkill list
and post the output here.

[davedub]

Thanks for the very quick reply!

That didn't work for me, no changes to the situation.
rfkill list output here:



:~$ rfkill list
0: acer-wireless: Wireless LAN
Soft blocked: no
Hard blocked: no
1: phy0: Wireless LAN
Soft blocked: no
Hard blocked: no

[Hadaka]

Hi davedub, i am surprised the sticky didnt work for you.
lets take a look at some stuff..
please post the output of..

uname -a
lspci -nn | egrep '0200|0280'
lsmod
thanks

[kc1di]

list the output of
lsmod

[davedub]

All three here:


@Ubuntu-E1-203:~$ uname -a
Linux Ubuntu-E1-203 3.2.0-60-generic #91-Ubuntu SMP Wed Feb 19 03:54:44 UTC 2014 x86_64 x86_64 x86_64 GNU/Linux
@Ubuntu-E1-203:~$ lspci -nn | egrep '0200|0280'
02:00.0 Ethernet controller [0200]: Broadcom Corporation NetLink BCM57785 Gigabit Ethernet PCIe [14e4:16b5] (rev 10)
03:00.0 Network controller [0280]: Broadcom Corporation BCM4313 802.11bgn Wireless Network Adapter [14e4:4727] (rev 01)
@Ubuntu-E1-203:~$ lsmod
Module Size Used by
snd_hda_codec_hdmi 32530 1
snd_hda_codec_realtek 224173 1
joydev 17693 0
rfcomm 47604 0
bnep 18281 2
bluetooth 180113 10 rfcomm,bnep
parport_pc 32866 0
ppdev 17113 0
bcma 26696 0
arc4 12529 2
snd_hda_intel 33719 3
snd_hda_codec 127706 3 snd_hda_codec_hdmi,snd_hda_codec_realtek,snd_hda_i ntel
snd_hwdep 17764 1 snd_hda_codec
snd_pcm 97275 3 snd_hda_codec_hdmi,snd_hda_intel,snd_hda_codec
snd_seq_midi 13324 0
snd_rawmidi 30748 1 snd_seq_midi
snd_seq_midi_event 14899 1 snd_seq_midi
snd_seq 61929 2 snd_seq_midi,snd_seq_midi_event
snd_timer 29990 2 snd_pcm,snd_seq
psmouse 97519 0
snd_seq_device 14540 3 snd_seq_midi,snd_rawmidi,snd_seq
snd 79041 16 snd_hda_codec_hdmi,snd_hda_codec_realtek,snd_hda_i ntel,snd_hda_codec,snd_hwdep,snd_pcm,snd_rawmidi,s nd_seq,snd_timer,snd_seq_device
uvcvideo 72627 0
videodev 98259 1 uvcvideo
v4l2_compat_ioctl32 17128 1 videodev
brcmsmac 570930 0
mac80211 506862 1 brcmsmac
brcmutil 15139 1 brcmsmac
serio_raw 13211 0
soundcore 15091 1 snd
snd_page_alloc 18529 2 snd_hda_intel,snd_pcm
i915 478556 3
drm_kms_helper 46978 1 i915
cfg80211 205774 2 brcmsmac,mac80211
crc8 12893 1 brcmsmac
cordic 12574 1 brcmsmac
drm 241971 4 i915,drm_kms_helper
i2c_algo_bit 13423 1 i915
mei 41616 0
acer_wmi 28418 0
sparse_keymap 13890 1 acer_wmi
video 19651 1 i915
wmi 19256 1 acer_wmi
mac_hid 13253 0
lp 17799 0
parport 46562 3 parport_pc,ppdev,lp
tg3 152144 0
sdhci_pci 18826 0
sdhci 33205 1 sdhci_pci 0

[kc1di]

Go to /etc/modprob.d/blacklist/bcm43-blacklist.conf see if b43 in the list. if it is open gedit as root
gksu gedit and place a # sign in front of the line b43 or delete it.
then run these commands again
sudo modprobe -rv b43
sudo modprobe -v b43
wait a minute or so and see if wireless comes up.

you may have to reboot.

[davedub]

Hi Dave,

/etc/modprobe.d/blacklist/bcm43-blacklist.conf did not exist. I checked /etc/modprobe.d/blacklist.conf which did have the line, so I tried commenting it out there, but after running the modprobes and restarting nothing changed.

I have un-commented the line 'blacklist b43' in /etc/modprobe.d/blacklist.conf so it's back as it was and re-run the modprobes.

Cheers,

Davedub

[Hadaka]

Hi, give this a go..

sudo apt-get update
sudo apt-get upgrade
once finished..then do..

sudo su
echo "blacklist b43" >> /etc/modprobe.d/blacklist.conf
echo "blacklist ssb" >> /etc/modprobe.d/blacklist.conf
exit 0then do..

sudo modprobe -rf bcma
sudo modprobe -v bcma
sudo modprobe -rf brcmsmac
sudo modprobe -v brcmsmac
BOOT

[davedub]

Hi Hadaka,

Done - no change...

Cheers,

Dave

[Hadaka]

hi , please post the output of..

cat /etc/modprobe.d/blacklist.conf | egrep 'ssb|b43|brcmsmac'

cat /etc/modules
lsmod
thanks.

[davedub]

Hi Hadaka,



@Ubuntu-E1-203:~$ cat /etc/modprobe.d/blacklist.conf | egrep 'ssb|b43|brcmsmac'
# replaced by b43 and ssb.
blacklist b43
blacklist ssb
blacklist b43
blacklist ssb
@Ubuntu-E1-203:~$ cat /etc/modules
# /etc/modules: kernel modules to load at boot time.
#
# This file contains the names of kernel modules that should be loaded
# at boot time, one per line. Lines beginning with "#" are ignored.

lp
rtc
@Ubuntu-E1-203:~$ lsmod
Module Size Used by
snd_hda_codec_hdmi 32530 1
snd_hda_codec_realtek 224173 1
joydev 17693 0
bnep 18281 2
rfcomm 47604 0
bluetooth 180113 10 bnep,rfcomm
parport_pc 32866 0
ppdev 17113 0
bcma 26696 0
arc4 12529 2
snd_hda_intel 33719 3
snd_hda_codec 127706 3 snd_hda_codec_hdmi,snd_hda_codec_realtek,snd_hda_i ntel
snd_hwdep 17764 1 snd_hda_codec
snd_pcm 97275 3 snd_hda_codec_hdmi,snd_hda_intel,snd_hda_codec
uvcvideo 72627 0
psmouse 97519 0
videodev 98259 1 uvcvideo
snd_seq_midi 13324 0
v4l2_compat_ioctl32 17128 1 videodev
serio_raw 13211 0
snd_rawmidi 30748 1 snd_seq_midi
brcmsmac 570930 0
snd_seq_midi_event 14899 1 snd_seq_midi
mac80211 506862 1 brcmsmac
i915 478556 3
snd_seq 61929 2 snd_seq_midi,snd_seq_midi_event
brcmutil 15139 1 brcmsmac
snd_timer 29990 2 snd_pcm,snd_seq
snd_seq_device 14540 3 snd_seq_midi,snd_rawmidi,snd_seq
cfg80211 205774 2 brcmsmac,mac80211
drm_kms_helper 46978 1 i915
crc8 12893 1 brcmsmac
cordic 12574 1 brcmsmac
drm 241971 4 i915,drm_kms_helper
snd 79041 16 snd_hda_codec_hdmi,snd_hda_codec_realtek,snd_hda_i ntel,snd_hda_codec,snd_hwdep,snd_pcm,snd_rawmidi,s nd_seq,snd_timer,snd_seq_device
soundcore 15091 1 snd
snd_page_alloc 18529 2 snd_hda_intel,snd_pcm
i2c_algo_bit 13423 1 i915
mei 41616 0
acer_wmi 28418 0
sparse_keymap 13890 1 acer_wmi
video 19651 1 i915
wmi 19256 1 acer_wmi
mac_hid 13253 0
lp 17799 0
parport 46562 3 parport_pc,ppdev,lp
sdhci_pci 18826 0
sdhci 33205 1 sdhci_pci
tg3 152144 0
@Ubuntu-E1-203:~$


cheers,

Davedub

[Hadaka]

Hi, please run Varun's script per the instructions here
http://ubuntuforums.org/showthread.php?p=12350385#post12350385
thanks.

[kc1di]

Ok, Lets go back to the start.

Do the following,
Make sure b43 is not blacklisted, Make sure ssb is blacklisted. install b43 fwcutter if not already installed for now uninstall all other broadcom drivers, blacklist the following modules wl or sta.
reboot see what happens.

[davedub]

Hi all,

Starting with Dave's suggestions, /etc/modprobe.d/blacklist.conf now reads



# This file lists those modules which we don't want to be loaded by
# alias expansion, usually so some other driver will be loaded for the
# device instead.

# evbug is a debug tool that should be loaded explicitly
blacklist evbug

# these drivers are very simple, the HID drivers are usually preferred
blacklist usbmouse
blacklist usbkbd

# replaced by e100
blacklist eepro100

# replaced by tulip
blacklist de4x5

# causes no end of confusion by creating unexpected network interfaces
blacklist eth1394

# snd_intel8x0m can interfere with snd_intel8x0, doesn't seem to support much
# hardware on its own (Ubuntu bug #2011, #6810)
blacklist snd_intel8x0m

# Conflicts with dvb driver (which is better for handling this device)
blacklist snd_aw2

# causes failure to suspend on HP compaq nc6000 (Ubuntu: #10306)
blacklist i2c_i801

# replaced by p54pci
blacklist prism54

# replaced by b43 and ssb.
blacklist bcm43xx

# most apps now use garmin usb driver directly (Ubuntu: #114565)
blacklist garmin_gps

# replaced by asus-laptop (Ubuntu: #184721)
blacklist asus_acpi

# low-quality, just noise when being used for sound playback, causes
# hangs at desktop session start (Ubuntu: #246969)
blacklist snd_pcsp

# ugly and loud noise, getting on everyone's nerves; this should be done by a
# nice pulseaudio bing (Ubuntu: #77010)
blacklist pcspkr

# EDAC driver for amd76x clashes with the agp driver preventing the aperture
# from being initialised (Ubuntu: #297750). Blacklist so that the driver
# continues to build and is installable for the few cases where its
# really needed.
blacklist amd76x_edac
# blacklist b43
blacklist ssb
blacklist wl
blacklist sta


not sure on the syntax for installing b43 fwcutter - none of these worked:



sudo apt-get install b43 fwcutter
sudo apt-get install b43
sudo apt-get install fwcutter



Not sure how to identify 'other broadcom drivers' either... apologies for noobness!



No change after the /etc/modprobe.d/blacklist.conf changes...


Hadaku's request:




########## wireless info START ##########

##### release #####

Distributor ID: Ubuntu
Description: Ubuntu 12.04.4 LTS
Release: 12.04
Codename: precise

##### kernel #####

Linux Ubuntu-E1-203 3.2.0-60-generic #91-Ubuntu SMP Wed Feb 19 03:54:44 UTC 2014 x86_64 x86_64 x86_64 GNU/Linux

##### lspci #####

02:00.0 Ethernet controller [0200]: Broadcom Corporation NetLink BCM57785 Gigabit Ethernet PCIe [14e4:16b5] (rev 10)
Subsystem: Acer Incorporated [ALI] Device [1025:0647]
Kernel driver in use: tg3

03:00.0 Network controller [0280]: Broadcom Corporation BCM4313 802.11bgn Wireless Network Adapter [14e4:4727] (rev 01)
Subsystem: Foxconn International, Inc. Device [105b:e042]
Kernel driver in use: brcmsmac

##### lsusb #####

Bus 001 Device 001: ID 1d6b:0002 Linux Foundation 2.0 root hub
Bus 002 Device 001: ID 1d6b:0002 Linux Foundation 2.0 root hub
Bus 001 Device 002: ID 8087:0024 Intel Corp. Integrated Rate Matching Hub
Bus 002 Device 002: ID 8087:0024 Intel Corp. Integrated Rate Matching Hub
Bus 001 Device 003: ID 04f2:b337 Chicony Electronics Co., Ltd

##### PCMCIA Card Info #####

##### rfkill #####

0: acer-wireless: Wireless LAN
Soft blocked: no
Hard blocked: no
1: phy0: Wireless LAN
Soft blocked: no
Hard blocked: no

##### iw reg get #####

country 00:
(2402 - 2472 @ 40), (3, 20)
(2457 - 2482 @ 20), (3, 20), PASSIVE-SCAN, NO-IBSS
(2474 - 2494 @ 20), (3, 20), NO-OFDM, PASSIVE-SCAN, NO-IBSS
(5170 - 5250 @ 40), (3, 20), PASSIVE-SCAN, NO-IBSS
(5735 - 5835 @ 40), (3, 20), PASSIVE-SCAN, NO-IBSS

##### interfaces #####

auto lo
iface lo inet loopback

##### iwconfig #####

wlan0 IEEE 802.11bgn ESSID:off/any
Mode:Managed Access Point: Not-Associated Tx-Power=19 dBm
Retry long limit:7 RTS thr:off Fragment thr:off
Power Management:off


##### route #####

Kernel IP routing table
Destination Gateway Genmask Flags Metric Ref Use Iface
0.0.0.0 192.168.1.254 0.0.0.0 UG 0 0 0 eth0
169.254.0.0 0.0.0.0 255.255.0.0 U 1000 0 0 eth0
192.168.1.0 0.0.0.0 255.255.255.0 U 1 0 0 eth0

##### resolv.conf #####

nameserver 127.0.0.1
search home

##### nm-tool #####

NetworkManager Tool

State: connected (global)

- Device: wlan0 ----------------------------------------------------------------
Type: 802.11 WiFi
Driver: brcmsmac
State: disconnected
Default: no
HW Address: <MAC address removed>

Capabilities:

Wireless Properties
WEP Encryption: yes
WPA Encryption: yes
WPA2 Encryption: yes

Wireless Access Points

- Device: eth0 [Auto Ethernet] ------------------------------------------------
Type: Wired
Driver: tg3
State: connected
Default: yes
HW Address: <MAC address removed>

Capabilities:
Carrier Detect: yes
Speed: 100 Mb/s

Wired Properties
Carrier: on

IPv4 Settings:
Address: 192.168.1.77
Prefix: 24 (255.255.255.0)
Gateway: 192.168.1.254

DNS: 192.168.1.254

##### NetworkManager.state #####

[main]
NetworkingEnabled=true
WirelessEnabled=true
WWANEnabled=true
WimaxEnabled=true

##### NetworkManager.conf #####

[main]
plugins=ifupdown,keyfile
dns=dnsmasq

no-auto-default=<MAC address removed>,

[ifupdown]
managed=false

##### iwlist #####

wlan0 No scan results

##### iwlist channel #####

wlan0 14 channels in total; available frequencies :
Channel 01 : 2.412 GHz
Channel 02 : 2.417 GHz
Channel 03 : 2.422 GHz
Channel 04 : 2.427 GHz
Channel 05 : 2.432 GHz
Channel 06 : 2.437 GHz
Channel 07 : 2.442 GHz
Channel 08 : 2.447 GHz
Channel 09 : 2.452 GHz
Channel 10 : 2.457 GHz
Channel 11 : 2.462 GHz
Channel 12 : 2.467 GHz
Channel 13 : 2.472 GHz
Channel 14 : 2.484 GHz

##### lsmod #####

bcma 26696 0
brcmsmac 570930 0
mac80211 506862 1 brcmsmac
brcmutil 15139 1 brcmsmac
cfg80211 205774 2 brcmsmac,mac80211
crc8 12893 1 brcmsmac
cordic 12574 1 brcmsmac

##### modinfo #####

filename: /lib/modules/3.2.0-60-generic/kernel/drivers/bcma/bcma.ko
license: GPL
description: Broadcom's specific AMBA driver
srcversion: 722AA6B08A43CF879452476
alias: pci:v000014E4d00004727sv*sd*bc*sc*i*
alias: pci:v000014E4d00004357sv*sd*bc*sc*i*
alias: pci:v000014E4d00004353sv*sd*bc*sc*i*
alias: pci:v000014E4d00004331sv*sd*bc*sc*i*
alias: pci:v000014E4d00000576sv*sd*bc*sc*i*
depends:
intree: Y
vermagic: 3.2.0-60-generic SMP mod_unload modversions

filename: /lib/modules/3.2.0-60-generic/kernel/drivers/net/wireless/brcm80211/brcmsmac/brcmsmac.ko
license: Dual BSD/GPL
description: Broadcom 802.11n wireless LAN driver.
author: Broadcom Corporation
srcversion: 99DF92A40D4267D7A7248E2
alias: pci:v000014E4d00000576sv*sd*bc*sc*i*
alias: pci:v000014E4d00004727sv*sd*bc*sc*i*
alias: pci:v000014E4d00004353sv*sd*bc*sc*i*
alias: pci:v000014E4d00004357sv*sd*bc*sc*i*
depends: mac80211,brcmutil,cfg80211,cordic,crc8
intree: Y
vermagic: 3.2.0-60-generic SMP mod_unload modversions

filename: /lib/modules/3.2.0-60-generic/kernel/drivers/net/wireless/brcm80211/brcmutil/brcmutil.ko
license: Dual BSD/GPL
description: Broadcom 802.11n wireless LAN driver utilities.
author: Broadcom Corporation
srcversion: DB27B1DE461446E6FBADCFE
depends:
intree: Y
vermagic: 3.2.0-60-generic SMP mod_unload modversions

##### modules #####

lp
rtc

##### blacklist #####

[/etc/modprobe.d/blacklist-ath_pci.conf]
blacklist ath_pci

[/etc/modprobe.d/blacklist.conf]
blacklist evbug
blacklist usbmouse
blacklist usbkbd
blacklist eepro100
blacklist de4x5
blacklist eth1394
blacklist snd_intel8x0m
blacklist snd_aw2
blacklist i2c_i801
blacklist prism54
blacklist bcm43xx
blacklist garmin_gps
blacklist asus_acpi
blacklist snd_pcsp
blacklist pcspkr
blacklist amd76x_edac
blacklist ssb
blacklist wl
blacklist sta

##### udev rules #####

# PCI device 0x14e4:/sys/devices/pci0000:00/0000:00:1c.0/0000:02:00.0 (tg3)
SUBSYSTEM=="net", ACTION=="add", DRIVERS=="?*", ATTR{address}=="<MAC address removed>", ATTR{dev_id}=="0x0", ATTR{type}=="1", KERNEL=="eth*", NAME="eth0"

# PCI device 0x14e4:/sys/devices/pci0000:00/0000:00:1c.1/0000:03:00.0 (brcmsmac)
SUBSYSTEM=="net", ACTION=="add", DRIVERS=="?*", ATTR{address}=="<MAC address removed>", ATTR{dev_id}=="0x0", ATTR{type}=="1", KERNEL=="wlan*", NAME="wlan0"

# PCI device 0x14e4:/sys/devices/pci0000:00/0000:00:1c.1/0000:03:00.0 (wl)
SUBSYSTEM=="net", ACTION=="add", DRIVERS=="?*", ATTR{address}=="<MAC address removed>", ATTR{dev_id}=="0x0", ATTR{type}=="1", KERNEL=="eth*", NAME="eth1"

##### dmesg #####

[ 14.613401] brcmsmac 0000:03:00.0: bus 3 slot 0 func 0 irq 11
[ 14.613449] brcmsmac 0000:03:00.0: PCI INT A -> GSI 17 (level, low) -> IRQ 17
[ 14.613458] brcmsmac 0000:03:00.0: setting latency timer to 64
[ 15.564565] ieee80211 phy0: brcms_ops_config: change monitor mode: false (implement)
[ 15.564569] ieee80211 phy0: brcms_ops_config: change power-save mode: false (implement)
[ 15.565675] ieee80211 phy0: brcms_ops_bss_info_changed: qos enabled: false (implement)
[ 15.565947] ADDRCONF(NETDEV_UP): wlan0: link is not ready
[ 15.566101] ADDRCONF(NETDEV_UP): wlan0: link is not ready

########## wireless info END ############


Many thanks for continuing help...

- Davedub

[Hadaka]

hi , please do..

sudo rm /etc/udev/rules.d/70-persistent-net.rules
BOOT
thanks.

[Hadaka]

bcma 26696 0
brcmsmac 570930 0
mac80211 506862 1 brcmsmac
brcmutil 15139 1 brcmsmac
cfg80211 205774 2 brcmsmac,mac80211
crc8 12893 1 brcmsmac
cordic 12574 1 brcmsmac<--

##### modinfo #####

filename: /lib/modules/3.2.0-60-generic/kernel/drivers/bcma/bcma.ko<--
license: GPL
description: Broadcom's specific AMBA driver
srcversion: 722AA6B08A43CF879452476
alias: pci:v000014E4d00004727sv*sd*bc*sc*i*<---
alias: pci:v000014E4d00004357sv*sd*bc*sc*i*
alias: pci:v000014E4d00004353sv*sd*bc*sc*i*
alias: pci:v000014E4d00004331sv*sd*bc*sc*i*
alias: pci:v000014E4d00000576sv*sd*bc*sc*i*

[davedub]

Hi Hadaka,

Tried, but no change. Script output below:




########## wireless info START ##########

##### release #####

Distributor ID: Ubuntu
Description: Ubuntu 12.04.4 LTS
Release: 12.04
Codename: precise

##### kernel #####

Linux Ubuntu-E1-203 3.2.0-60-generic #91-Ubuntu SMP Wed Feb 19 03:54:44 UTC 2014 x86_64 x86_64 x86_64 GNU/Linux

##### lspci #####

02:00.0 Ethernet controller [0200]: Broadcom Corporation NetLink BCM57785 Gigabit Ethernet PCIe [14e4:16b5] (rev 10)
Subsystem: Acer Incorporated [ALI] Device [1025:0647]
Kernel driver in use: tg3

03:00.0 Network controller [0280]: Broadcom Corporation BCM4313 802.11bgn Wireless Network Adapter [14e4:4727] (rev 01)
Subsystem: Foxconn International, Inc. Device [105b:e042]
Kernel driver in use: brcmsmac

##### lsusb #####

Bus 001 Device 001: ID 1d6b:0002 Linux Foundation 2.0 root hub
Bus 002 Device 001: ID 1d6b:0002 Linux Foundation 2.0 root hub
Bus 001 Device 002: ID 8087:0024 Intel Corp. Integrated Rate Matching Hub
Bus 002 Device 002: ID 8087:0024 Intel Corp. Integrated Rate Matching Hub
Bus 001 Device 003: ID 04f2:b337 Chicony Electronics Co., Ltd

##### PCMCIA Card Info #####

##### rfkill #####

0: acer-wireless: Wireless LAN
Soft blocked: no
Hard blocked: no
1: phy0: Wireless LAN
Soft blocked: no
Hard blocked: no

##### iw reg get #####

country 00:
(2402 - 2472 @ 40), (3, 20)
(2457 - 2482 @ 20), (3, 20), PASSIVE-SCAN, NO-IBSS
(2474 - 2494 @ 20), (3, 20), NO-OFDM, PASSIVE-SCAN, NO-IBSS
(5170 - 5250 @ 40), (3, 20), PASSIVE-SCAN, NO-IBSS
(5735 - 5835 @ 40), (3, 20), PASSIVE-SCAN, NO-IBSS

##### interfaces #####

auto lo
iface lo inet loopback

##### iwconfig #####

wlan0 IEEE 802.11bgn ESSID:off/any
Mode:Managed Access Point: Not-Associated Tx-Power=19 dBm
Retry long limit:7 RTS thr:off Fragment thr:off
Power Management:off


##### route #####

Kernel IP routing table
Destination Gateway Genmask Flags Metric Ref Use Iface
0.0.0.0 192.168.1.254 0.0.0.0 UG 0 0 0 eth0
169.254.0.0 0.0.0.0 255.255.0.0 U 1000 0 0 eth0
192.168.1.0 0.0.0.0 255.255.255.0 U 1 0 0 eth0

##### resolv.conf #####

nameserver 127.0.0.1
search home

##### nm-tool #####

NetworkManager Tool

State: connected (global)

- Device: wlan0 [Tile Cottage WiFi] -------------------------------------------
Type: 802.11 WiFi
Driver: brcmsmac
State: connecting (configuring)
Default: no
HW Address: <MAC address removed>

Capabilities:

Wireless Properties
WEP Encryption: yes
WPA Encryption: yes
WPA2 Encryption: yes

Wireless Access Points
Tile Cottage WiFi: Infra, <MAC address removed>, Freq 0 MHz, Rate 0 Mb/s, Strength 0 WPA WPA2

- Device: eth0 [Auto Ethernet] ------------------------------------------------
Type: Wired
Driver: tg3
State: connected
Default: yes
HW Address: <MAC address removed>

Capabilities:
Carrier Detect: yes
Speed: 100 Mb/s

Wired Properties
Carrier: on

IPv4 Settings:
Address: 192.168.1.77
Prefix: 24 (255.255.255.0)
Gateway: 192.168.1.254

DNS: 192.168.1.254

##### NetworkManager.state #####

[main]
NetworkingEnabled=true
WirelessEnabled=true
WWANEnabled=true
WimaxEnabled=true

##### NetworkManager.conf #####

[main]
plugins=ifupdown,keyfile
dns=dnsmasq

no-auto-default=<MAC address removed>,

[ifupdown]
managed=false

##### iwlist #####

wlan0 No scan results

##### iwlist channel #####

wlan0 14 channels in total; available frequencies :
Channel 01 : 2.412 GHz
Channel 02 : 2.417 GHz
Channel 03 : 2.422 GHz
Channel 04 : 2.427 GHz
Channel 05 : 2.432 GHz
Channel 06 : 2.437 GHz
Channel 07 : 2.442 GHz
Channel 08 : 2.447 GHz
Channel 09 : 2.452 GHz
Channel 10 : 2.457 GHz
Channel 11 : 2.462 GHz
Channel 12 : 2.467 GHz
Channel 13 : 2.472 GHz
Channel 14 : 2.484 GHz

##### lsmod #####

bcma 26696 0
brcmsmac 570930 0
mac80211 506862 1 brcmsmac
brcmutil 15139 1 brcmsmac
cfg80211 205774 2 brcmsmac,mac80211
crc8 12893 1 brcmsmac
cordic 12574 1 brcmsmac

##### modinfo #####

filename: /lib/modules/3.2.0-60-generic/kernel/drivers/bcma/bcma.ko
license: GPL
description: Broadcom's specific AMBA driver
srcversion: 722AA6B08A43CF879452476
alias: pci:v000014E4d00004727sv*sd*bc*sc*i*
alias: pci:v000014E4d00004357sv*sd*bc*sc*i*
alias: pci:v000014E4d00004353sv*sd*bc*sc*i*
alias: pci:v000014E4d00004331sv*sd*bc*sc*i*
alias: pci:v000014E4d00000576sv*sd*bc*sc*i*
depends:
intree: Y
vermagic: 3.2.0-60-generic SMP mod_unload modversions

filename: /lib/modules/3.2.0-60-generic/kernel/drivers/net/wireless/brcm80211/brcmsmac/brcmsmac.ko
license: Dual BSD/GPL
description: Broadcom 802.11n wireless LAN driver.
author: Broadcom Corporation
srcversion: 99DF92A40D4267D7A7248E2
alias: pci:v000014E4d00000576sv*sd*bc*sc*i*
alias: pci:v000014E4d00004727sv*sd*bc*sc*i*
alias: pci:v000014E4d00004353sv*sd*bc*sc*i*
alias: pci:v000014E4d00004357sv*sd*bc*sc*i*
depends: mac80211,brcmutil,cfg80211,cordic,crc8
intree: Y
vermagic: 3.2.0-60-generic SMP mod_unload modversions

filename: /lib/modules/3.2.0-60-generic/kernel/drivers/net/wireless/brcm80211/brcmutil/brcmutil.ko
license: Dual BSD/GPL
description: Broadcom 802.11n wireless LAN driver utilities.
author: Broadcom Corporation
srcversion: DB27B1DE461446E6FBADCFE
depends:
intree: Y
vermagic: 3.2.0-60-generic SMP mod_unload modversions

##### modules #####

lp
rtc

##### blacklist #####

[/etc/modprobe.d/blacklist-ath_pci.conf]
blacklist ath_pci

[/etc/modprobe.d/blacklist.conf]
blacklist evbug
blacklist usbmouse
blacklist usbkbd
blacklist eepro100
blacklist de4x5
blacklist eth1394
blacklist snd_intel8x0m
blacklist snd_aw2
blacklist i2c_i801
blacklist prism54
blacklist bcm43xx
blacklist garmin_gps
blacklist asus_acpi
blacklist snd_pcsp
blacklist pcspkr
blacklist amd76x_edac
blacklist ssb
blacklist wl
blacklist sta

##### udev rules #####

# PCI device 0x14e4:/sys/devices/pci0000:00/0000:00:1c.0/0000:02:00.0 (tg3)
SUBSYSTEM=="net", ACTION=="add", DRIVERS=="?*", ATTR{address}=="<MAC address removed>", ATTR{dev_id}=="0x0", ATTR{type}=="1", KERNEL=="eth*", NAME="eth0"

# PCI device 0x14e4:/sys/devices/pci0000:00/0000:00:1c.1/0000:03:00.0 (brcmsmac)
SUBSYSTEM=="net", ACTION=="add", DRIVERS=="?*", ATTR{address}=="<MAC address removed>", ATTR{dev_id}=="0x0", ATTR{type}=="1", KERNEL=="wlan*", NAME="wlan0"

##### dmesg #####

[ 15.908881] brcmsmac 0000:03:00.0: bus 3 slot 0 func 0 irq 11
[ 15.908938] brcmsmac 0000:03:00.0: PCI INT A -> GSI 17 (level, low) -> IRQ 17
[ 15.908948] brcmsmac 0000:03:00.0: setting latency timer to 64
[ 16.691171] ieee80211 phy0: brcms_ops_config: change monitor mode: false (implement)
[ 16.691175] ieee80211 phy0: brcms_ops_config: change power-save mode: false (implement)
[ 16.692259] ieee80211 phy0: brcms_ops_bss_info_changed: qos enabled: false (implement)
[ 16.692575] ADDRCONF(NETDEV_UP): wlan0: link is not ready
[ 16.692801] ADDRCONF(NETDEV_UP): wlan0: link is not ready

########## wireless info END ############

[chili555]

People!! We have two posters here giving conflicting methods to get poor davedub going. First, let's dispose of one myth; b43 and ssb and firmware are incorrect for this device. The modaliases for b43 and ssb are in ssb. Check here:
modinfo ssb | grep 4727Nothing, nada, zippo. Please abandon b43.

The sticky says bcmwl-kernel-source is correct for kernel versions less than 3.8, which davedub has:
Linux Ubuntu-E1-203 3.2.0-60-genericI suggest you download this: http://packages.ubuntu.com/precise/bcmwl-kernel-source Be sure to get the 64-bit (amd64) version. Drag and drop it to your desktop.

Since you previously had a version of bcmwl-kernel-source installed, I assume all the prerequisites are also installed.

Install with:
cd ~/Desktop
sudo dpkg -i bcmwl*.debAfter it finishes, reboot and let us hear your report. Include:
nm-tool

[davedub]

Hi Chilli555,

Installed:



@Ubuntu-E1-203:~$ cd ~/Desktop
@Ubuntu-E1-203:~/Desktop$ sudo dpkg -i bcmwl*.deb
[sudo] password for :
Selecting previously unselected package bcmwl-kernel-source.
(Reading database ... 186131 files and directories currently installed.)
Unpacking bcmwl-kernel-source (from bcmwl-kernel-source_5.100.82.38+bdcom-0ubuntu6_amd64.deb) ...
Setting up bcmwl-kernel-source (5.100.82.38+bdcom-0ubuntu6) ...
Loading new bcmwl-5.100.82.38+bdcom DKMS files...
First Installation: checking all kernels...
Building only for 3.2.0-60-generic
Building for architecture x86_64
Building initial module for 3.2.0-60-generic
Done.


wl:
Running module version sanity check.
- Original module
- No original module exists within this kernel
- Installation
- Installing to /lib/modules/3.2.0-60-generic/updates/dkms/


depmod.........


DKMS: install completed.
update-initramfs: deferring update (trigger activated)
Processing triggers for initramfs-tools ...
update-initramfs: Generating /boot/initrd.img-3.2.0-60-generic
@Ubuntu-E1-203:~/Desktop$


wireless info script output




########## wireless info START ##########

##### release #####

Distributor ID: Ubuntu
Description: Ubuntu 12.04.4 LTS
Release: 12.04
Codename: precise

##### kernel #####

Linux Ubuntu-E1-203 3.2.0-60-generic #91-Ubuntu SMP Wed Feb 19 03:54:44 UTC 2014 x86_64 x86_64 x86_64 GNU/Linux

##### lspci #####

02:00.0 Ethernet controller [0200]: Broadcom Corporation NetLink BCM57785 Gigabit Ethernet PCIe [14e4:16b5] (rev 10)
Subsystem: Acer Incorporated [ALI] Device [1025:0647]
Kernel driver in use: tg3

03:00.0 Network controller [0280]: Broadcom Corporation BCM4313 802.11bgn Wireless Network Adapter [14e4:4727] (rev 01)
Subsystem: Foxconn International, Inc. Device [105b:e042]
Kernel driver in use: brcmsmac

##### lsusb #####

Bus 001 Device 001: ID 1d6b:0002 Linux Foundation 2.0 root hub
Bus 002 Device 001: ID 1d6b:0002 Linux Foundation 2.0 root hub
Bus 001 Device 002: ID 8087:0024 Intel Corp. Integrated Rate Matching Hub
Bus 002 Device 002: ID 8087:0024 Intel Corp. Integrated Rate Matching Hub
Bus 001 Device 003: ID 04f2:b337 Chicony Electronics Co., Ltd

##### PCMCIA Card Info #####

##### rfkill #####

0: acer-wireless: Wireless LAN
Soft blocked: no
Hard blocked: no
1: phy0: Wireless LAN
Soft blocked: no
Hard blocked: no

##### iw reg get #####

country 00:
(2402 - 2472 @ 40), (3, 20)
(2457 - 2482 @ 20), (3, 20), PASSIVE-SCAN, NO-IBSS
(2474 - 2494 @ 20), (3, 20), NO-OFDM, PASSIVE-SCAN, NO-IBSS
(5170 - 5250 @ 40), (3, 20), PASSIVE-SCAN, NO-IBSS
(5735 - 5835 @ 40), (3, 20), PASSIVE-SCAN, NO-IBSS

##### interfaces #####

auto lo
iface lo inet loopback

##### iwconfig #####

wlan0 IEEE 802.11bgn ESSID:off/any
Mode:Managed Access Point: Not-Associated Tx-Power=19 dBm
Retry long limit:7 RTS thr:off Fragment thr:off
Power Management:off


##### route #####

Kernel IP routing table
Destination Gateway Genmask Flags Metric Ref Use Iface
0.0.0.0 192.168.1.254 0.0.0.0 UG 0 0 0 eth0
169.254.0.0 0.0.0.0 255.255.0.0 U 1000 0 0 eth0
192.168.1.0 0.0.0.0 255.255.255.0 U 1 0 0 eth0

##### resolv.conf #####

nameserver 127.0.0.1
search home

##### nm-tool #####

NetworkManager Tool

State: connected (global)

- Device: wlan0 ----------------------------------------------------------------
Type: 802.11 WiFi
Driver: brcmsmac
State: disconnected
Default: no
HW Address: <MAC address removed>

Capabilities:

Wireless Properties
WEP Encryption: yes
WPA Encryption: yes
WPA2 Encryption: yes

Wireless Access Points

- Device: eth0 [Auto Ethernet] ------------------------------------------------
Type: Wired
Driver: tg3
State: connected
Default: yes
HW Address: <MAC address removed>

Capabilities:
Carrier Detect: yes
Speed: 100 Mb/s

Wired Properties
Carrier: on

IPv4 Settings:
Address: 192.168.1.77
Prefix: 24 (255.255.255.0)
Gateway: 192.168.1.254

DNS: 192.168.1.254

##### NetworkManager.state #####

[main]
NetworkingEnabled=true
WirelessEnabled=true
WWANEnabled=true
WimaxEnabled=true

##### NetworkManager.conf #####

[main]
plugins=ifupdown,keyfile
dns=dnsmasq

no-auto-default=<MAC address removed>,

[ifupdown]
managed=false

##### iwlist #####

wlan0 No scan results

##### iwlist channel #####

wlan0 14 channels in total; available frequencies :
Channel 01 : 2.412 GHz
Channel 02 : 2.417 GHz
Channel 03 : 2.422 GHz
Channel 04 : 2.427 GHz
Channel 05 : 2.432 GHz
Channel 06 : 2.437 GHz
Channel 07 : 2.442 GHz
Channel 08 : 2.447 GHz
Channel 09 : 2.452 GHz
Channel 10 : 2.457 GHz
Channel 11 : 2.462 GHz
Channel 12 : 2.467 GHz
Channel 13 : 2.472 GHz
Channel 14 : 2.484 GHz

##### lsmod #####

bcma 26696 0
brcmsmac 570930 0
mac80211 506862 1 brcmsmac
brcmutil 15139 1 brcmsmac
cfg80211 205774 2 brcmsmac,mac80211
crc8 12893 1 brcmsmac
cordic 12574 1 brcmsmac

##### modinfo #####

filename: /lib/modules/3.2.0-60-generic/kernel/drivers/bcma/bcma.ko
license: GPL
description: Broadcom's specific AMBA driver
srcversion: 722AA6B08A43CF879452476
alias: pci:v000014E4d00004727sv*sd*bc*sc*i*
alias: pci:v000014E4d00004357sv*sd*bc*sc*i*
alias: pci:v000014E4d00004353sv*sd*bc*sc*i*
alias: pci:v000014E4d00004331sv*sd*bc*sc*i*
alias: pci:v000014E4d00000576sv*sd*bc*sc*i*
depends:
intree: Y
vermagic: 3.2.0-60-generic SMP mod_unload modversions

filename: /lib/modules/3.2.0-60-generic/kernel/drivers/net/wireless/brcm80211/brcmsmac/brcmsmac.ko
license: Dual BSD/GPL
description: Broadcom 802.11n wireless LAN driver.
author: Broadcom Corporation
srcversion: 99DF92A40D4267D7A7248E2
alias: pci:v000014E4d00000576sv*sd*bc*sc*i*
alias: pci:v000014E4d00004727sv*sd*bc*sc*i*
alias: pci:v000014E4d00004353sv*sd*bc*sc*i*
alias: pci:v000014E4d00004357sv*sd*bc*sc*i*
depends: mac80211,brcmutil,cfg80211,cordic,crc8
intree: Y
vermagic: 3.2.0-60-generic SMP mod_unload modversions

filename: /lib/modules/3.2.0-60-generic/kernel/drivers/net/wireless/brcm80211/brcmutil/brcmutil.ko
license: Dual BSD/GPL
description: Broadcom 802.11n wireless LAN driver utilities.
author: Broadcom Corporation
srcversion: DB27B1DE461446E6FBADCFE
depends:
intree: Y
vermagic: 3.2.0-60-generic SMP mod_unload modversions

##### modules #####

lp
rtc

##### blacklist #####

[/etc/modprobe.d/blacklist-ath_pci.conf]
blacklist ath_pci

[/etc/modprobe.d/blacklist-bcm43.conf]
blacklist b43
blacklist b43legacy
blacklist ssb
blacklist bcm43xx
blacklist brcm80211

[/etc/modprobe.d/blacklist.conf]
blacklist evbug
blacklist usbmouse
blacklist usbkbd
blacklist eepro100
blacklist de4x5
blacklist eth1394
blacklist snd_intel8x0m
blacklist snd_aw2
blacklist i2c_i801
blacklist prism54
blacklist bcm43xx
blacklist garmin_gps
blacklist asus_acpi
blacklist snd_pcsp
blacklist pcspkr
blacklist amd76x_edac
blacklist ssb
blacklist wl
blacklist sta

##### udev rules #####

# PCI device 0x14e4:/sys/devices/pci0000:00/0000:00:1c.0/0000:02:00.0 (tg3)
SUBSYSTEM=="net", ACTION=="add", DRIVERS=="?*", ATTR{address}=="<MAC address removed>", ATTR{dev_id}=="0x0", ATTR{type}=="1", KERNEL=="eth*", NAME="eth0"

# PCI device 0x14e4:/sys/devices/pci0000:00/0000:00:1c.1/0000:03:00.0 (brcmsmac)
SUBSYSTEM=="net", ACTION=="add", DRIVERS=="?*", ATTR{address}=="<MAC address removed>", ATTR{dev_id}=="0x0", ATTR{type}=="1", KERNEL=="wlan*", NAME="wlan0"

##### dmesg #####

[ 14.882600] brcmsmac 0000:03:00.0: bus 3 slot 0 func 0 irq 11
[ 14.882648] brcmsmac 0000:03:00.0: PCI INT A -> GSI 17 (level, low) -> IRQ 17
[ 14.882657] brcmsmac 0000:03:00.0: setting latency timer to 64
[ 16.336341] ieee80211 phy0: brcms_ops_config: change monitor mode: false (implement)
[ 16.336346] ieee80211 phy0: brcms_ops_config: change power-save mode: false (implement)
[ 16.337437] ieee80211 phy0: brcms_ops_bss_info_changed: qos enabled: false (implement)
[ 16.337733] ADDRCONF(NETDEV_UP): wlan0: link is not ready
[ 16.337943] ADDRCONF(NETDEV_UP): wlan0: link is not ready

########## wireless info END ############



nm-tool output






@Ubuntu-E1-203:~$ nm-tool

NetworkManager Tool

State: connected (global)

- Device: wlan0 ----------------------------------------------------------------
Type: 802.11 WiFi
Driver: brcmsmac
State: disconnected
Default: no
HW Address: B<removed>4

Capabilities:

Wireless Properties
WEP Encryption: yes
WPA Encryption: yes
WPA2 Encryption: yes

Wireless Access Points


- Device: eth0 [Auto Ethernet] ------------------------------------------------
Type: Wired
Driver: tg3
State: connected
Default: yes
HW Address: 2<removed>0

Capabilities:
Carrier Detect: yes
Speed: 100 Mb/s

Wired Properties
Carrier: on

IPv4 Settings:
Address: 192.168.1.77
Prefix: 24 (255.255.255.0)
Gateway: 192.168.1.254

DNS: 192.168.1.254



Cheers,

Davedub

[kc1di]

not sure on the syntax for installing b43 fwcutter - none of these worked:

Code:
sudo apt-get install b43 fwcutter
sudo apt-get install b43
sudo apt-get install fwcutter

it's b43-fwcutter
But Chilli 555 seems to say that the WL driver should work with your card.
so try his suggestion first.

[chili555]

Poor davedub. You have, I suspect, many conflicting load and blacklist entries that your system is confused. Let's see:
cat /etc/modprobe.d/blacklist.conf
cat /etc/modulesWe may do some surgery here.

[davedub]

Hi Chili,

cat /etc/modprobe.d/blacklist.conf



@Ubuntu-E1-203:~$ cat /etc/modprobe.d/blacklist.conf
# This file lists those modules which we don't want to be loaded by
# alias expansion, usually so some other driver will be loaded for the
# device instead.

# evbug is a debug tool that should be loaded explicitly
blacklist evbug

# these drivers are very simple, the HID drivers are usually preferred
blacklist usbmouse
blacklist usbkbd

# replaced by e100
blacklist eepro100

# replaced by tulip
blacklist de4x5

# causes no end of confusion by creating unexpected network interfaces
blacklist eth1394

# snd_intel8x0m can interfere with snd_intel8x0, doesn't seem to support much
# hardware on its own (Ubuntu bug #2011, #6810)
blacklist snd_intel8x0m

# Conflicts with dvb driver (which is better for handling this device)
blacklist snd_aw2

# causes failure to suspend on HP compaq nc6000 (Ubuntu: #10306)
blacklist i2c_i801

# replaced by p54pci
blacklist prism54

# replaced by b43 and ssb.
blacklist bcm43xx

# most apps now use garmin usb driver directly (Ubuntu: #114565)
blacklist garmin_gps

# replaced by asus-laptop (Ubuntu: #184721)
blacklist asus_acpi

# low-quality, just noise when being used for sound playback, causes
# hangs at desktop session start (Ubuntu: #246969)
blacklist snd_pcsp

# ugly and loud noise, getting on everyone's nerves; this should be done by a
# nice pulseaudio bing (Ubuntu: #77010)
blacklist pcspkr

# EDAC driver for amd76x clashes with the agp driver preventing the aperture
# from being initialised (Ubuntu: #297750). Blacklist so that the driver
# continues to build and is installable for the few cases where its
# really needed.
blacklist amd76x_edac
# blacklist b43
blacklist ssb
blacklist wl
blacklist sta


cat /etc/modules



@Ubuntu-E1-203:~$ cat /etc/modules
# /etc/modules: kernel modules to load at boot time.
#
# This file contains the names of kernel modules that should be loaded
# at boot time, one per line. Lines beginning with "#" are ignored.

lp
rtc



Cheers to all,

- davedub

[chili555]

Please do:
gksudo gedit /etc/modprobe.d/blacklist.confPlease change the last several lines to read:
# really needed.
blacklist amd76x_edac
blacklist b43
blacklist ssb
#blacklist wl
blacklist bcma
blacklist brcmsmacProofread carefully, save and close gedit. Reboot with the ethernet detached and let us see again:
nm-tool

[davedub]

Hi Chili

nm-tool out - edited, as I didn't do it with the ethernet cable disconnected first time...



@Ubuntu-E1-203:~$ nm-tool

NetworkManager Tool

State: disconnected

- Device: eth1 -----------------------------------------------------------------
Type: 802.11 WiFi
Driver: wl
State: disconnected
Default: no
HW Address: B8:76:3F:83:C4:24

Capabilities:

Wireless Properties
WEP Encryption: yes
WPA Encryption: yes
WPA2 Encryption: yes

Wireless Access Points


- Device: eth0 -----------------------------------------------------------------
Type: Wired
Driver: tg3
State: unavailable
Default: no
HW Address: 20:89:84:83:59:10

Capabilities:
Carrier Detect: yes

Wired Properties
Carrier: off




blacklist.conf included, just in case



# This file lists those modules which we don't want to be loaded by
# alias expansion, usually so some other driver will be loaded for the
# device instead.

# evbug is a debug tool that should be loaded explicitly
blacklist evbug

# these drivers are very simple, the HID drivers are usually preferred
blacklist usbmouse
blacklist usbkbd

# replaced by e100
blacklist eepro100

# replaced by tulip
blacklist de4x5

# causes no end of confusion by creating unexpected network interfaces
blacklist eth1394

# snd_intel8x0m can interfere with snd_intel8x0, doesn't seem to support much
# hardware on its own (Ubuntu bug #2011, #6810)
blacklist snd_intel8x0m

# Conflicts with dvb driver (which is better for handling this device)
blacklist snd_aw2

# causes failure to suspend on HP compaq nc6000 (Ubuntu: #10306)
blacklist i2c_i801

# replaced by p54pci
blacklist prism54

# replaced by b43 and ssb.
blacklist bcm43xx

# most apps now use garmin usb driver directly (Ubuntu: #114565)
blacklist garmin_gps

# replaced by asus-laptop (Ubuntu: #184721)
blacklist asus_acpi

# low-quality, just noise when being used for sound playback, causes
# hangs at desktop session start (Ubuntu: #246969)
blacklist snd_pcsp

# ugly and loud noise, getting on everyone's nerves; this should be done by a
# nice pulseaudio bing (Ubuntu: #77010)
blacklist pcspkr

# EDAC driver for amd76x clashes with the agp driver preventing the aperture
# from being initialised (Ubuntu: #297750). Blacklist so that the driver
# continues to build and is installable for the few cases where its
# really needed.
blacklist amd76x_edac
blacklist b43
blacklist ssb
#blacklist wl
blacklist bcma
blacklist brcmsmac



Cheers!

- davedub

[davedub]

bump - please?

:-Davedub

[Hadaka]

Hi Dave, please run the script file while we wait for chili555
to look at this. also please do after the script
printout ..

grep blacklist /etc/modprobe.d/blacklist.conf

[davedub]

Hi Hadaka,

Thanks for getting back to me. Script output:





########## wireless info START ##########

##### release #####

Distributor ID: Ubuntu
Description: Ubuntu 12.04.4 LTS
Release: 12.04
Codename: precise

##### kernel #####

Linux Ubuntu-E1-203 3.2.0-60-generic #91-Ubuntu SMP Wed Feb 19 03:54:44 UTC 2014 x86_64 x86_64 x86_64 GNU/Linux

##### lspci #####

02:00.0 Ethernet controller [0200]: Broadcom Corporation NetLink BCM57785 Gigabit Ethernet PCIe [14e4:16b5] (rev 10)
Subsystem: Acer Incorporated [ALI] Device [1025:0647]
Kernel driver in use: tg3

03:00.0 Network controller [0280]: Broadcom Corporation BCM4313 802.11bgn Wireless Network Adapter [14e4:4727] (rev 01)
Subsystem: Foxconn International, Inc. Device [105b:e042]
Kernel driver in use: wl

##### lsusb #####

Bus 001 Device 001: ID 1d6b:0002 Linux Foundation 2.0 root hub
Bus 002 Device 001: ID 1d6b:0002 Linux Foundation 2.0 root hub
Bus 001 Device 002: ID 8087:0024 Intel Corp. Integrated Rate Matching Hub
Bus 002 Device 002: ID 8087:0024 Intel Corp. Integrated Rate Matching Hub
Bus 001 Device 003: ID 04f2:b337 Chicony Electronics Co., Ltd

##### PCMCIA Card Info #####

##### rfkill #####

0: acer-wireless: Wireless LAN
Soft blocked: no
Hard blocked: no
1: brcmwl-0: Wireless LAN
Soft blocked: no
Hard blocked: no

##### iw reg get #####

##### interfaces #####

auto lo
iface lo inet loopback

##### iwconfig #####

eth1 IEEE 802.11 Access Point: Not-Associated
Link Quality:5 Signal level:0 Noise level:163
Rx invalid nwid:0 invalid crypt:0 invalid misc:0

##### route #####

Kernel IP routing table
Destination Gateway Genmask Flags Metric Ref Use Iface
0.0.0.0 192.168.1.254 0.0.0.0 UG 0 0 0 eth0
169.254.0.0 0.0.0.0 255.255.0.0 U 1000 0 0 eth0
192.168.1.0 0.0.0.0 255.255.255.0 U 1 0 0 eth0

##### resolv.conf #####

nameserver 127.0.0.1
search home

##### nm-tool #####

NetworkManager Tool

State: connected (global)

- Device: eth1 -----------------------------------------------------------------
Type: 802.11 WiFi
Driver: wl
State: disconnected
Default: no
HW Address: <MAC address removed>

Capabilities:

Wireless Properties
WEP Encryption: yes
WPA Encryption: yes
WPA2 Encryption: yes

Wireless Access Points

- Device: eth0 [Auto Ethernet] ------------------------------------------------
Type: Wired
Driver: tg3
State: connected
Default: yes
HW Address: <MAC address removed>

Capabilities:
Carrier Detect: yes
Speed: 100 Mb/s

Wired Properties
Carrier: on

IPv4 Settings:
Address: 192.168.1.77
Prefix: 24 (255.255.255.0)
Gateway: 192.168.1.254

DNS: 192.168.1.254

##### NetworkManager.state #####

[main]
NetworkingEnabled=true
WirelessEnabled=true
WWANEnabled=true
WimaxEnabled=true

##### NetworkManager.conf #####

[main]
plugins=ifupdown,keyfile
dns=dnsmasq

no-auto-default=<MAC address removed>,

[ifupdown]
managed=false

##### iwlist #####

eth1 No scan results

##### iwlist channel #####

##### lsmod #####

wl 2568249 0
lib80211 14381 2 lib80211_crypt_tkip,wl

##### modinfo #####

filename: /lib/modules/3.2.0-60-generic/updates/dkms/wl.ko
license: MIXED/Proprietary
srcversion: D9C86A9C5C3D22E103EF402
alias: pci:v000014E4d00000576sv*sd*bc*sc*i*
alias: pci:v000014E4d0000435Asv*sd*bc*sc*i*
alias: pci:v000014E4d00004359sv*sd*bc*sc*i*
alias: pci:v000014E4d00004358sv*sd*bc*sc*i*
alias: pci:v000014E4d00004727sv*sd*bc*sc*i*
alias: pci:v000014E4d00004357sv*sd*bc*sc*i*
alias: pci:v000014E4d0000A99Dsv*sd*bc*sc*i*
alias: pci:v000014E4d00004353sv*sd*bc*sc*i*
alias: pci:v000014E4d0000432Dsv*sd*bc*sc*i*
alias: pci:v000014E4d0000432Csv*sd*bc*sc*i*
alias: pci:v000014E4d0000432Bsv*sd*bc*sc*i*
alias: pci:v000014E4d0000432Asv*sd*bc*sc*i*
alias: pci:v000014E4d00004329sv*sd*bc*sc*i*
alias: pci:v000014E4d00004328sv*sd*bc*sc*i*
alias: pci:v000014E4d00004315sv*sd*bc*sc*i*
alias: pci:v000014E4d00004313sv*sd*bc*sc*i*
alias: pci:v000014E4d00004312sv*sd*bc*sc*i*
alias: pci:v000014E4d00004311sv*sd*bc*sc*i*
depends: lib80211
vermagic: 3.2.0-60-generic SMP mod_unload modversions
parm: oneonly:int
parm: piomode:int
parm: instance_base:int
parm: nompc:int
parm: name:string

##### modules #####

lp
rtc

##### blacklist #####

[/etc/modprobe.d/blacklist-ath_pci.conf]
blacklist ath_pci

[/etc/modprobe.d/blacklist-bcm43.conf]
blacklist b43
blacklist b43legacy
blacklist ssb
blacklist bcm43xx
blacklist brcm80211

[/etc/modprobe.d/blacklist.conf]
blacklist evbug
blacklist usbmouse
blacklist usbkbd
blacklist eepro100
blacklist de4x5
blacklist eth1394
blacklist snd_intel8x0m
blacklist snd_aw2
blacklist i2c_i801
blacklist prism54
blacklist bcm43xx
blacklist garmin_gps
blacklist asus_acpi
blacklist snd_pcsp
blacklist pcspkr
blacklist amd76x_edac
blacklist b43
blacklist ssb
blacklist bcma
blacklist brcmsmac

##### udev rules #####

# PCI device 0x14e4:/sys/devices/pci0000:00/0000:00:1c.0/0000:02:00.0 (tg3)
SUBSYSTEM=="net", ACTION=="add", DRIVERS=="?*", ATTR{address}=="<MAC address removed>", ATTR{dev_id}=="0x0", ATTR{type}=="1", KERNEL=="eth*", NAME="eth0"

# PCI device 0x14e4:/sys/devices/pci0000:00/0000:00:1c.1/0000:03:00.0 (brcmsmac)
SUBSYSTEM=="net", ACTION=="add", DRIVERS=="?*", ATTR{address}=="<MAC address removed>", ATTR{dev_id}=="0x0", ATTR{type}=="1", KERNEL=="wlan*", NAME="wlan0"

# PCI device 0x14e4:/sys/devices/pci0000:00/0000:00:1c.1/0000:03:00.0 (wl)
SUBSYSTEM=="net", ACTION=="add", DRIVERS=="?*", ATTR{address}=="<MAC address removed>", ATTR{dev_id}=="0x0", ATTR{type}=="1", KERNEL=="eth*", NAME="eth1"

##### dmesg #####

[ 15.205287] wl: module license 'MIXED/Proprietary' taints kernel.
[ 15.208726] wl 0000:03:00.0: PCI INT A -> GSI 17 (level, low) -> IRQ 17
[ 15.208736] wl 0000:03:00.0: setting latency timer to 64
[ 15.545831] eth1: Broadcom BCM4727 802.11 Hybrid Wireless Controller 5.100.82.38

########## wireless info END ############

blacklist grep:



@Ubuntu-E1-203:~$ grep blacklist /etc/modprobe.d/blacklist.conf
blacklist evbug
blacklist usbmouse
blacklist usbkbd
blacklist eepro100
blacklist de4x5
blacklist eth1394
blacklist snd_intel8x0m
blacklist snd_aw2
blacklist i2c_i801
blacklist prism54
blacklist bcm43xx
blacklist garmin_gps
blacklist asus_acpi
blacklist snd_pcsp
blacklist pcspkr
blacklist amd76x_edac
blacklist b43
blacklist ssb
#blacklist wl
blacklist bcma
blacklist brcmsmac



:-Davedub

[chili555]

Let's try another package, young Dave. With a working ethernet:
sudo apt-get purge bcmwl-kernel-source
wget http://us.archive.ubuntu.com/ubuntu/pool/restricted/b/bcmwl/bcmwl-kernel-source_5.100.82.112+bdcom-0ubuntu3_amd64.deb
sudo dpkg -i bcmwl*.debDetach the ethernet, reboot and cross your fingers!!

[Hadaka]

please also do...

sudo rm /etc/udev/rules.d/70-persistent-net.rules
boot
thanks.

[davedub]

Hi All,

I ran Chili's commands and rebooted. All references to the wireless network disappeared from the network-manager icon dropdown.

I then ran Hadaka's command and re-booted. No change.

wireless_script



########## wireless info START ##########

##### release #####

Distributor ID: Ubuntu
Description: Ubuntu 12.04.4 LTS
Release: 12.04
Codename: precise

##### kernel #####

Linux Ubuntu-E1-203 3.2.0-60-generic #91-Ubuntu SMP Wed Feb 19 03:54:44 UTC 2014 x86_64 x86_64 x86_64 GNU/Linux

##### lspci #####

02:00.0 Ethernet controller [0200]: Broadcom Corporation NetLink BCM57785 Gigabit Ethernet PCIe [14e4:16b5] (rev 10)
Subsystem: Acer Incorporated [ALI] Device [1025:0647]
Kernel driver in use: tg3

03:00.0 Network controller [0280]: Broadcom Corporation BCM4313 802.11bgn Wireless Network Adapter [14e4:4727] (rev 01)
Subsystem: Foxconn International, Inc. Device [105b:e042]
Kernel modules: bcma, brcmsmac

##### lsusb #####

Bus 001 Device 001: ID 1d6b:0002 Linux Foundation 2.0 root hub
Bus 002 Device 001: ID 1d6b:0002 Linux Foundation 2.0 root hub
Bus 001 Device 002: ID 8087:0024 Intel Corp. Integrated Rate Matching Hub
Bus 002 Device 002: ID 8087:0024 Intel Corp. Integrated Rate Matching Hub
Bus 001 Device 003: ID 04f2:b337 Chicony Electronics Co., Ltd

##### PCMCIA Card Info #####

##### rfkill #####

0: acer-wireless: Wireless LAN
Soft blocked: no
Hard blocked: no

##### iw reg get #####

##### interfaces #####

auto lo
iface lo inet loopback

##### iwconfig #####

##### route #####

Kernel IP routing table
Destination Gateway Genmask Flags Metric Ref Use Iface
0.0.0.0 192.168.1.254 0.0.0.0 UG 0 0 0 eth0
169.254.0.0 0.0.0.0 255.255.0.0 U 1000 0 0 eth0
192.168.1.0 0.0.0.0 255.255.255.0 U 1 0 0 eth0

##### resolv.conf #####

nameserver 127.0.0.1
search home

##### nm-tool #####

NetworkManager Tool

State: connected (global)

- Device: eth0 [Auto Ethernet] ------------------------------------------------
Type: Wired
Driver: tg3
State: connected
Default: yes
HW Address: <MAC address removed>

Capabilities:
Carrier Detect: yes
Speed: 100 Mb/s

Wired Properties
Carrier: on

IPv4 Settings:
Address: 192.168.1.77
Prefix: 24 (255.255.255.0)
Gateway: 192.168.1.254

DNS: 192.168.1.254

##### NetworkManager.state #####

[main]
NetworkingEnabled=true
WirelessEnabled=true
WWANEnabled=true
WimaxEnabled=true

##### NetworkManager.conf #####

[main]
plugins=ifupdown,keyfile
dns=dnsmasq

no-auto-default=<MAC address removed>,

[ifupdown]
managed=false

##### iwlist #####

##### iwlist channel #####

##### lsmod #####

##### modinfo #####

##### modules #####

lp
rtc

##### blacklist #####

[/etc/modprobe.d/blacklist-ath_pci.conf]
blacklist ath_pci

[/etc/modprobe.d/blacklist.conf]
blacklist evbug
blacklist usbmouse
blacklist usbkbd
blacklist eepro100
blacklist de4x5
blacklist eth1394
blacklist snd_intel8x0m
blacklist snd_aw2
blacklist i2c_i801
blacklist prism54
blacklist bcm43xx
blacklist garmin_gps
blacklist asus_acpi
blacklist snd_pcsp
blacklist pcspkr
blacklist amd76x_edac
blacklist b43
blacklist ssb
blacklist bcma
blacklist brcmsmac

##### udev rules #####

# PCI device 0x14e4:/sys/devices/pci0000:00/0000:00:1c.0/0000:02:00.0 (tg3)
SUBSYSTEM=="net", ACTION=="add", DRIVERS=="?*", ATTR{address}=="<MAC address removed>", ATTR{dev_id}=="0x0", ATTR{type}=="1", KERNEL=="eth*", NAME="eth0"

##### dmesg #####

########## wireless info END ############


cheers,

- davedub

[chili555]

Please let us see:
sudo modprobe wl
sudo dpkg -s bcmwl-kernel-source
iwconfig

[davedub]

Sure:



@Ubuntu-E1-203:~$ sudo modprobe wl
FATAL: Module wl not found.
@Ubuntu-E1-203:~$ sudo dpkg -s bcmwl-kernel-source
Package `bcmwl-kernel-source' is not installed and no info is available.
Use dpkg --info (= dpkg-deb --info) to examine archive files,
and dpkg --contents (= dpkg-deb --contents) to list their contents.
@Ubuntu-E1-203:~$ iwconfig
lo no wireless extensions.

eth0 no wireless extensions.

[Hadaka]

please redo post #29

[davedub]

Oops, I crashed out...

Post 29 repreated. References to wireless network have returned to the netowrk-manager dropdown, but the SSID is still not listed, and cannot connect via 'connect via hidden network'

wireless_script out:




########## wireless info START ##########

##### release #####

Distributor ID: Ubuntu
Description: Ubuntu 12.04.4 LTS
Release: 12.04
Codename: precise

##### kernel #####

Linux Ubuntu-E1-203 3.2.0-60-generic #91-Ubuntu SMP Wed Feb 19 03:54:44 UTC 2014 x86_64 x86_64 x86_64 GNU/Linux

##### lspci #####

02:00.0 Ethernet controller [0200]: Broadcom Corporation NetLink BCM57785 Gigabit Ethernet PCIe [14e4:16b5] (rev 10)
Subsystem: Acer Incorporated [ALI] Device [1025:0647]
Kernel driver in use: tg3

03:00.0 Network controller [0280]: Broadcom Corporation BCM4313 802.11bgn Wireless Network Adapter [14e4:4727] (rev 01)
Subsystem: Foxconn International, Inc. Device [105b:e042]
Kernel driver in use: wl

##### lsusb #####

Bus 001 Device 001: ID 1d6b:0002 Linux Foundation 2.0 root hub
Bus 002 Device 001: ID 1d6b:0002 Linux Foundation 2.0 root hub
Bus 001 Device 002: ID 8087:0024 Intel Corp. Integrated Rate Matching Hub
Bus 002 Device 002: ID 8087:0024 Intel Corp. Integrated Rate Matching Hub
Bus 001 Device 003: ID 04f2:b337 Chicony Electronics Co., Ltd

##### PCMCIA Card Info #####

##### rfkill #####

0: acer-wireless: Wireless LAN
Soft blocked: no
Hard blocked: no
1: brcmwl-0: Wireless LAN
Soft blocked: no
Hard blocked: no

##### iw reg get #####

##### interfaces #####

auto lo
iface lo inet loopback

##### iwconfig #####

eth1 IEEE 802.11 Access Point: Not-Associated
Link Quality:5 Signal level:0 Noise level:0
Rx invalid nwid:0 invalid crypt:0 invalid misc:0

##### route #####

Kernel IP routing table
Destination Gateway Genmask Flags Metric Ref Use Iface
0.0.0.0 192.168.1.254 0.0.0.0 UG 0 0 0 eth0
169.254.0.0 0.0.0.0 255.255.0.0 U 1000 0 0 eth0
192.168.1.0 0.0.0.0 255.255.255.0 U 1 0 0 eth0

##### resolv.conf #####

nameserver 127.0.0.1
search home

##### nm-tool #####

NetworkManager Tool

State: connected (global)

- Device: eth1 -----------------------------------------------------------------
Type: 802.11 WiFi
Driver: wl
State: disconnected
Default: no
HW Address: <MAC address removed>

Capabilities:

Wireless Properties
WEP Encryption: yes
WPA Encryption: yes
WPA2 Encryption: yes

Wireless Access Points

- Device: eth0 [Auto Ethernet] ------------------------------------------------
Type: Wired
Driver: tg3
State: connected
Default: yes
HW Address: <MAC address removed>

Capabilities:
Carrier Detect: yes
Speed: 100 Mb/s

Wired Properties
Carrier: on

IPv4 Settings:
Address: 192.168.1.77
Prefix: 24 (255.255.255.0)
Gateway: 192.168.1.254

DNS: 192.168.1.254

##### NetworkManager.state #####

[main]
NetworkingEnabled=true
WirelessEnabled=true
WWANEnabled=true
WimaxEnabled=true

##### NetworkManager.conf #####

[main]
plugins=ifupdown,keyfile
dns=dnsmasq

no-auto-default=<MAC address removed>,

[ifupdown]
managed=false

##### iwlist #####

eth1 No scan results

##### iwlist channel #####

##### lsmod #####

wl 2573607 0
lib80211 14381 2 lib80211_crypt_tkip,wl

##### modinfo #####

filename: /lib/modules/3.2.0-60-generic/updates/dkms/wl.ko
license: MIXED/Proprietary
srcversion: 1C6A0B8B0000A8D58131D83
alias: pci:v000014E4d00000576sv*sd*bc*sc*i*
alias: pci:v000014E4d0000435Asv*sd*bc*sc*i*
alias: pci:v000014E4d00004359sv*sd*bc*sc*i*
alias: pci:v000014E4d00004358sv*sd*bc*sc*i*
alias: pci:v000014E4d00004727sv*sd*bc*sc*i*
alias: pci:v000014E4d00004357sv*sd*bc*sc*i*
alias: pci:v000014E4d0000A99Dsv*sd*bc*sc*i*
alias: pci:v000014E4d00004353sv*sd*bc*sc*i*
alias: pci:v000014E4d0000432Dsv*sd*bc*sc*i*
alias: pci:v000014E4d0000432Csv*sd*bc*sc*i*
alias: pci:v000014E4d0000432Bsv*sd*bc*sc*i*
alias: pci:v000014E4d0000432Asv*sd*bc*sc*i*
alias: pci:v000014E4d00004329sv*sd*bc*sc*i*
alias: pci:v000014E4d00004328sv*sd*bc*sc*i*
alias: pci:v000014E4d00004315sv*sd*bc*sc*i*
alias: pci:v000014E4d00004313sv*sd*bc*sc*i*
alias: pci:v000014E4d00004312sv*sd*bc*sc*i*
alias: pci:v000014E4d00004311sv*sd*bc*sc*i*
depends: lib80211
vermagic: 3.2.0-60-generic SMP mod_unload modversions
parm: oneonly:int
parm: piomode:int
parm: instance_base:int
parm: nompc:int
parm: name:string

##### modules #####

lp
rtc

##### blacklist #####

[/etc/modprobe.d/blacklist-ath_pci.conf]
blacklist ath_pci

[/etc/modprobe.d/blacklist-bcm43.conf]
blacklist b43
blacklist b43legacy
blacklist ssb
blacklist bcm43xx
blacklist brcm80211
blacklist brcmfmac
blacklist brcmsmac
blacklist bcma

[/etc/modprobe.d/blacklist.conf]
blacklist evbug
blacklist usbmouse
blacklist usbkbd
blacklist eepro100
blacklist de4x5
blacklist eth1394
blacklist snd_intel8x0m
blacklist snd_aw2
blacklist i2c_i801
blacklist prism54
blacklist bcm43xx
blacklist garmin_gps
blacklist asus_acpi
blacklist snd_pcsp
blacklist pcspkr
blacklist amd76x_edac
blacklist b43
blacklist ssb
blacklist bcma
blacklist brcmsmac

##### udev rules #####

# PCI device 0x14e4:/sys/devices/pci0000:00/0000:00:1c.0/0000:02:00.0 (tg3)
SUBSYSTEM=="net", ACTION=="add", DRIVERS=="?*", ATTR{address}=="<MAC address removed>", ATTR{dev_id}=="0x0", ATTR{type}=="1", KERNEL=="eth*", NAME="eth0"

# PCI device 0x14e4:/sys/devices/pci0000:00/0000:00:1c.1/0000:03:00.0 (wl)
SUBSYSTEM=="net", ACTION=="add", DRIVERS=="?*", ATTR{address}=="<MAC address removed>", ATTR{dev_id}=="0x0", ATTR{type}=="1", KERNEL=="eth*", NAME="eth1"

##### dmesg #####

[ 14.793941] wl: module license 'MIXED/Proprietary' taints kernel.
[ 14.797431] wl 0000:03:00.0: PCI INT A -> GSI 17 (level, low) -> IRQ 17
[ 14.797440] wl 0000:03:00.0: setting latency timer to 64
[ 15.130628] eth1: Broadcom BCM4727 802.11 Hybrid Wireless Controller 5.100.82.112

########## wireless info END ############

[davedub]

Hi Guys,

Time is really running out for me here - I am leaving the country in a couple of days, and my Dad really, really needs his computer working before I go.

Please, please help!

Kind Regards,

davedub

[chili555]

Obviously, the 5.100.82.112 version is not working for us. Let's try the very latest version and see if we have better luck.
sudo apt-get purge bcmwl-kernel-source
rm bcmwl*.deb
wget http://mirrors.kernel.org/ubuntu/pool/restricted/b/bcmwl/bcmwl-kernel-source_6.30.223.141+bdcom-0ubuntu1_amd64.deb
sudo dpkg -i bcmwl*.deb
If there is an error when installing, note it and post it here.

Detach the ethernet, reboot and cross your fingers!!

[davedub]

Hi Chili,

good to see you. I ran your script:



@Ubuntu-E1-203:~$ sudo apt-get purge bcmwl-kernel-source
[sudo] password for :
Reading package lists... Done
Building dependency tree
Reading state information... Done
The following package was automatically installed and is no longer required:
dkms
Use 'apt-get autoremove' to remove them.
The following packages will be REMOVED
bcmwl-kernel-source*
0 to upgrade, 0 to newly install, 1 to remove and 0 not to upgrade.
After this operation, 3,609 kB disk space will be freed.
Do you want to continue [Y/n]? y
(Reading database ... 186185 files and directories currently installed.)
Removing bcmwl-kernel-source ...
Removing all DKMS Modules
Done.
update-initramfs: deferring update (trigger activated)
Purging configuration files for bcmwl-kernel-source ...
update-initramfs: deferring update (trigger activated)
Processing triggers for initramfs-tools ...
update-initramfs: Generating /boot/initrd.img-3.2.0-60-generic
@Ubuntu-E1-203:~$


the wireless showed up an SSID i've not seen before, but after a reboot all references to wireless were missing from the network-manager icon dropdown.

I ran:




wget -N -t 5 -T 10 http://dl.dropbox.com/u/57264241/wireless_script && chmod +x wireless_script && ./wireless_script


which produced




########## wireless info START ##########

##### release #####

Distributor ID: Ubuntu
Description: Ubuntu 12.04.4 LTS
Release: 12.04
Codename: precise

##### kernel #####

Linux Ubuntu-E1-203 3.2.0-60-generic #91-Ubuntu SMP Wed Feb 19 03:54:44 UTC 2014 x86_64 x86_64 x86_64 GNU/Linux

##### lspci #####

02:00.0 Ethernet controller [0200]: Broadcom Corporation NetLink BCM57785 Gigabit Ethernet PCIe [14e4:16b5] (rev 10)
Subsystem: Acer Incorporated [ALI] Device [1025:0647]
Kernel driver in use: tg3

03:00.0 Network controller [0280]: Broadcom Corporation BCM4313 802.11bgn Wireless Network Adapter [14e4:4727] (rev 01)
Subsystem: Foxconn International, Inc. Device [105b:e042]
Kernel modules: bcma, brcmsmac

##### lsusb #####

Bus 001 Device 001: ID 1d6b:0002 Linux Foundation 2.0 root hub
Bus 002 Device 001: ID 1d6b:0002 Linux Foundation 2.0 root hub
Bus 001 Device 002: ID 8087:0024 Intel Corp. Integrated Rate Matching Hub
Bus 002 Device 002: ID 8087:0024 Intel Corp. Integrated Rate Matching Hub
Bus 001 Device 003: ID 04f2:b337 Chicony Electronics Co., Ltd

##### PCMCIA Card Info #####


##### rfkill #####

0: acer-wireless: Wireless LAN
Soft blocked: no
Hard blocked: no

##### iw reg get #####


##### interfaces #####

auto lo
iface lo inet loopback


##### iwconfig #####


##### route #####

Kernel IP routing table
Destination Gateway Genmask Flags Metric Ref Use Iface
0.0.0.0 192.168.1.254 0.0.0.0 UG 0 0 0 eth0
169.254.0.0 0.0.0.0 255.255.0.0 U 1000 0 0 eth0
192.168.1.0 0.0.0.0 255.255.255.0 U 1 0 0 eth0

##### resolv.conf #####

nameserver 127.0.0.1
search home

##### nm-tool #####

NetworkManager Tool

State: connected (global)

- Device: eth0 [Auto Ethernet] ------------------------------------------------
Type: Wired
Driver: tg3
State: connected
Default: yes
HW Address: 20:89:84:83:59:10

Capabilities:
Carrier Detect: yes
Speed: 100 Mb/s

Wired Properties
Carrier: on

IPv4 Settings:
Address: 192.168.1.77
Prefix: 24 (255.255.255.0)
Gateway: 192.168.1.254

DNS: 192.168.1.254



##### NetworkManager.state #####

[main]
NetworkingEnabled=true
WirelessEnabled=true
WWANEnabled=true
WimaxEnabled=true

##### NetworkManager.conf #####

[main]
plugins=ifupdown,keyfile
dns=dnsmasq

no-auto-default=20:89:84:83:59:10,

[ifupdown]
managed=false

##### iwlist #####


Cheers,

davedub

[chili555]

You purged the old one but have not yet proceeded with the next three steps. Please do so.

[davedub]

oops - weird. ok - ran from rm bcmwl*.deb:



@Ubuntu-E1-203:~$ rm bcmwl*.deb

@Ubuntu-E1-203:~$ wget http://mirrors.kernel.org/ubuntu/pool/restricted/b/bcmwl/bcmwl-kernel-source_6.30.223.141+bdcom-0ubuntu1_amd64.deb
--2014-04-22 21:51:46-- http://mirrors.kernel.org/ubuntu/pool/restricted/b/bcmwl/bcmwl-kernel-source_6.30.223.141+bdcom-0ubuntu1_amd64.deb
Resolving mirrors.kernel.org (mirrors.kernel.org)... 149.20.20.135, 149.20.4.71, 2001:4f8:1:10:0:1994:3:14, ...
Connecting to mirrors.kernel.org (mirrors.kernel.org)|149.20.20.135|:80... connected.
HTTP request sent, awaiting response... 200 OK
Length: 1790420 (1.7M) [text/plain]
Saving to: `bcmwl-kernel-source_6.30.223.141+bdcom-0ubuntu1_amd64.deb'


100%[================================================== ================================================== ==>] 1,790,420 665K/s in 2.6s


2014-04-22 21:51:49 (665 KB/s) - `bcmwl-kernel-source_6.30.223.141+bdcom-0ubuntu1_amd64.deb' saved [1790420/1790420]


@Ubuntu-E1-203:~$ ^C
@Ubuntu-E1-203:~$ sudo dpkg -i bcmwl*.deb
Selecting previously unselected package bcmwl-kernel-source.
(Reading database ... 186131 files and directories currently installed.)
Unpacking bcmwl-kernel-source (from bcmwl-kernel-source_6.30.223.141+bdcom-0ubuntu1_amd64.deb) ...
Setting up bcmwl-kernel-source (6.30.223.141+bdcom-0ubuntu1) ...
Loading new bcmwl-6.30.223.141+bdcom DKMS files...
First Installation: checking all kernels...
Building only for 3.2.0-60-generic
Building for architecture x86_64
Building initial module for 3.2.0-60-generic
Done.


wl:
Running module version sanity check.
- Original module
- No original module exists within this kernel
- Installation
- Installing to /lib/modules/3.2.0-60-generic/updates/dkms/


depmod.........


DKMS: install completed.
update-initramfs: deferring update (trigger activated)
Processing triggers for initramfs-tools ...
update-initramfs: Generating /boot/initrd.img-3.2.0-60-generic
@Ubuntu-E1-203:~$



references to wireless reappeared in nm dropdown, but still cannot see any SSIDs




########## wireless info START ##########

##### release #####

Distributor ID: Ubuntu
Description: Ubuntu 12.04.4 LTS
Release: 12.04
Codename: precise

##### kernel #####

Linux Ubuntu-E1-203 3.2.0-60-generic #91-Ubuntu SMP Wed Feb 19 03:54:44 UTC 2014 x86_64 x86_64 x86_64 GNU/Linux

##### lspci #####

02:00.0 Ethernet controller [0200]: Broadcom Corporation NetLink BCM57785 Gigabit Ethernet PCIe [14e4:16b5] (rev 10)
Subsystem: Acer Incorporated [ALI] Device [1025:0647]
Kernel driver in use: tg3

03:00.0 Network controller [0280]: Broadcom Corporation BCM4313 802.11bgn Wireless Network Adapter [14e4:4727] (rev 01)
Subsystem: Foxconn International, Inc. Device [105b:e042]
Kernel driver in use: wl

##### lsusb #####

Bus 001 Device 001: ID 1d6b:0002 Linux Foundation 2.0 root hub
Bus 002 Device 001: ID 1d6b:0002 Linux Foundation 2.0 root hub
Bus 001 Device 002: ID 8087:0024 Intel Corp. Integrated Rate Matching Hub
Bus 002 Device 002: ID 8087:0024 Intel Corp. Integrated Rate Matching Hub
Bus 001 Device 003: ID 04f2:b337 Chicony Electronics Co., Ltd

##### PCMCIA Card Info #####

##### rfkill #####

0: acer-wireless: Wireless LAN
Soft blocked: no
Hard blocked: no
1: phy0: Wireless LAN
Soft blocked: no
Hard blocked: no
2: brcmwl-0: Wireless LAN
Soft blocked: no
Hard blocked: no

##### iw reg get #####

country 00:
(2402 - 2472 @ 40), (3, 20)
(2457 - 2482 @ 20), (3, 20), PASSIVE-SCAN, NO-IBSS
(2474 - 2494 @ 20), (3, 20), NO-OFDM, PASSIVE-SCAN, NO-IBSS
(5170 - 5250 @ 40), (3, 20), PASSIVE-SCAN, NO-IBSS
(5735 - 5835 @ 40), (3, 20), PASSIVE-SCAN, NO-IBSS

##### interfaces #####

auto lo
iface lo inet loopback

##### iwconfig #####

eth1 IEEE 802.11abg ESSID:off/any
Mode:Managed Access Point: Not-Associated
Retry long limit:7 RTS thr:off Fragment thr:off
Power Management:on


##### route #####

Kernel IP routing table
Destination Gateway Genmask Flags Metric Ref Use Iface
0.0.0.0 192.168.1.254 0.0.0.0 UG 0 0 0 eth0
169.254.0.0 0.0.0.0 255.255.0.0 U 1000 0 0 eth0
192.168.1.0 0.0.0.0 255.255.255.0 U 1 0 0 eth0

##### resolv.conf #####

nameserver 127.0.0.1
search home

##### nm-tool #####

NetworkManager Tool

State: connected (global)

- Device: eth1 -----------------------------------------------------------------
Type: 802.11 WiFi
Driver: wl
State: disconnected
Default: no
HW Address: <MAC address removed>

Capabilities:

Wireless Properties
WEP Encryption: yes
WPA Encryption: yes
WPA2 Encryption: yes

Wireless Access Points

- Device: eth0 [Auto Ethernet] ------------------------------------------------
Type: Wired
Driver: tg3
State: connected
Default: yes
HW Address: <MAC address removed>

Capabilities:
Carrier Detect: yes
Speed: 100 Mb/s

Wired Properties
Carrier: on

IPv4 Settings:
Address: 192.168.1.77
Prefix: 24 (255.255.255.0)
Gateway: 192.168.1.254

DNS: 192.168.1.254

##### NetworkManager.state #####

[main]
NetworkingEnabled=true
WirelessEnabled=true
WWANEnabled=true
WimaxEnabled=true

##### NetworkManager.conf #####

[main]
plugins=ifupdown,keyfile
dns=dnsmasq

no-auto-default=<MAC address removed>,

[ifupdown]
managed=false

##### iwlist #####

eth1 No scan results

##### iwlist channel #####

eth1 26 channels in total; available frequencies :
Channel 01 : 2.412 GHz
Channel 02 : 2.417 GHz
Channel 03 : 2.422 GHz
Channel 04 : 2.427 GHz
Channel 05 : 2.432 GHz
Channel 06 : 2.437 GHz
Channel 07 : 2.442 GHz
Channel 08 : 2.447 GHz
Channel 09 : 2.452 GHz
Channel 10 : 2.457 GHz
Channel 11 : 2.462 GHz
Channel 12 : 2.467 GHz
Channel 13 : 2.472 GHz
Channel 14 : 2.484 GHz
Channel 36 : 5.18 GHz
Channel 38 : 5.19 GHz
Channel 40 : 5.2 GHz
Channel 42 : 5.21 GHz
Channel 44 : 5.22 GHz
Channel 46 : 5.23 GHz
Channel 48 : 5.24 GHz
Channel 149 : 5.745 GHz
Channel 153 : 5.765 GHz
Channel 157 : 5.785 GHz
Channel 161 : 5.805 GHz
Channel 165 : 5.825 GHz

##### lsmod #####

wl 4207808 0
cfg80211 205774 1 wl
lib80211 14381 2 lib80211_crypt_tkip,wl

##### modinfo #####

filename: /lib/modules/3.2.0-60-generic/updates/dkms/wl.ko
license: MIXED/Proprietary
srcversion: F09EC4762307349676747C4
alias: pci:v*d*sv*sd*bc02sc80i*
depends: cfg80211,lib80211
vermagic: 3.2.0-60-generic SMP mod_unload modversions
parm: wl_txq_thresh:int
parm: oneonly:int
parm: piomode:int
parm: instance_base:int
parm: nompc:int
parm: intf_name:string

##### modules #####

lp
rtc

##### blacklist #####

[/etc/modprobe.d/blacklist-ath_pci.conf]
blacklist ath_pci

[/etc/modprobe.d/blacklist-bcm43.conf]
blacklist b43
blacklist b43legacy
blacklist ssb
blacklist bcm43xx
blacklist brcm80211
blacklist brcmfmac
blacklist brcmsmac
blacklist bcma

[/etc/modprobe.d/blacklist.conf]
blacklist evbug
blacklist usbmouse
blacklist usbkbd
blacklist eepro100
blacklist de4x5
blacklist eth1394
blacklist snd_intel8x0m
blacklist snd_aw2
blacklist i2c_i801
blacklist prism54
blacklist bcm43xx
blacklist garmin_gps
blacklist asus_acpi
blacklist snd_pcsp
blacklist pcspkr
blacklist amd76x_edac
blacklist b43
blacklist ssb
blacklist bcma
blacklist brcmsmac

##### udev rules #####

# PCI device 0x14e4:/sys/devices/pci0000:00/0000:00:1c.0/0000:02:00.0 (tg3)
SUBSYSTEM=="net", ACTION=="add", DRIVERS=="?*", ATTR{address}=="<MAC address removed>", ATTR{dev_id}=="0x0", ATTR{type}=="1", KERNEL=="eth*", NAME="eth0"

# PCI device 0x14e4:/sys/devices/pci0000:00/0000:00:1c.1/0000:03:00.0 (wl)
SUBSYSTEM=="net", ACTION=="add", DRIVERS=="?*", ATTR{address}=="<MAC address removed>", ATTR{dev_id}=="0x0", ATTR{type}=="1", KERNEL=="eth*", NAME="eth1"

##### dmesg #####

[ 14.847829] wl: module license 'MIXED/Proprietary' taints kernel.
[ 14.854993] wl 0000:03:00.0: PCI INT A -> GSI 17 (level, low) -> IRQ 17
[ 14.855002] wl 0000:03:00.0: setting latency timer to 64
[ 14.887912] INFO @wl_cfg80211_attach : Registered CFG80211 phy
[ 15.146306] eth1: Broadcom BCM4727 802.11 Hybrid Wireless Controller 6.30.223.141 (r415941)
[ 333.356735] ERROR @wl_dev_intvar_get : error (-1)
[ 333.356747] ERROR @wl_cfg80211_get_tx_power : error (-1)

########## wireless info END ############


cheers!

- davedub

[chili555]

Unfortunately, young Dave, you have one of the most difficult, tricky and stubborn wireless devices there is; sort of reminds me of an ex-girlfriend. Sometimes, logic and science doesn't work and we throw the kitchen sink at it!
sudo apt-get purge bcmwl-kernel-source
sudo apt-get install linux-backports-modules-cw-3.10-precise-genericThen do:
gksudo gedit /etc/modprobe.d/blacklist.confChange the last several lines to:
# really needed.
blacklist amd76x_edac
blacklist b43
blacklist ssb
#blacklist wl
#blacklist bcma
#blacklist brcmsmacProofread, save and close gedit.

Reboot. Hope and Pray.

[davedub]

lol - I always get the tricky ones!

ran:



@Ubuntu-E1-203:~$ sudo apt-get purge bcmwl-kernel-source
[sudo] password for :
Reading package lists... Done
Building dependency tree
Reading state information... Done
The following package was automatically installed and is no longer required:
dkms
Use 'apt-get autoremove' to remove them.
The following packages will be REMOVED
bcmwl-kernel-source*
0 to upgrade, 0 to newly install, 1 to remove and 0 not to upgrade.
After this operation, 5,798 kB disk space will be freed.
Do you want to continue [Y/n]? y
(Reading database ... 186195 files and directories currently installed.)
Removing bcmwl-kernel-source ...
Removing all DKMS Modules
Done.
update-initramfs: deferring update (trigger activated)
Purging configuration files for bcmwl-kernel-source ...
update-initramfs: deferring update (trigger activated)
Processing triggers for initramfs-tools ...
update-initramfs: Generating /boot/initrd.img-3.2.0-60-generic
@Ubuntu-E1-203:~$ sudo apt-get install linux-backports-modules-cw-3.10-precise-generic
Reading package lists... Done
Building dependency tree
Reading state information... Done
The following package was automatically installed and is no longer required:
dkms
Use 'apt-get autoremove' to remove them.
The following extra packages will be installed:
linux-backports-modules-cw-3.10-3.2.0-60-generic
The following NEW packages will be installed
linux-backports-modules-cw-3.10-3.2.0-60-generic linux-backports-modules-cw-3.10-precise-generic
0 to upgrade, 2 to newly install, 0 to remove and 0 not to upgrade.
Need to get 2,910 kB of archives.
After this operation, 11.0 MB of additional disk space will be used.
Do you want to continue [Y/n]? y
Get:1 http://gb.archive.ubuntu.com/ubuntu/ precise-updates/main linux-backports-modules-cw-3.10-3.2.0-60-generic amd64 3.2.0-60.50 [2,908 kB]
Get:2 http://gb.archive.ubuntu.com/ubuntu/ precise-updates/main linux-backports-modules-cw-3.10-precise-generic amd64 3.2.0.60.71 [2,468 B]
Fetched 2,910 kB in 3s (837 kB/s)
Selecting previously unselected package linux-backports-modules-cw-3.10-3.2.0-60-generic.
(Reading database ... 186131 files and directories currently installed.)
Unpacking linux-backports-modules-cw-3.10-3.2.0-60-generic (from .../linux-backports-modules-cw-3.10-3.2.0-60-generic_3.2.0-60.50_amd64.deb) ...
Selecting previously unselected package linux-backports-modules-cw-3.10-precise-generic.
Unpacking linux-backports-modules-cw-3.10-precise-generic (from .../linux-backports-modules-cw-3.10-precise-generic_3.2.0.60.71_amd64.deb) ...
Setting up linux-backports-modules-cw-3.10-3.2.0-60-generic (3.2.0-60.50) ...
update-initramfs: Generating /boot/initrd.img-3.2.0-60-generic
Setting up linux-backports-modules-cw-3.10-precise-generic (3.2.0.60.71) ...
@Ubuntu-E1-203:~$ gksudo gedit /etc/modprobe.d/blacklist.conf
@Ubuntu-E1-203:~$


wireless references missing from nm icon dropdown,




########## wireless info START ##########

##### release #####

Distributor ID: Ubuntu
Description: Ubuntu 12.04.4 LTS
Release: 12.04
Codename: precise

##### kernel #####

Linux Ubuntu-E1-203 3.2.0-60-generic #91-Ubuntu SMP Wed Feb 19 03:54:44 UTC 2014 x86_64 x86_64 x86_64 GNU/Linux

##### lspci #####

02:00.0 Ethernet controller [0200]: Broadcom Corporation NetLink BCM57785 Gigabit Ethernet PCIe [14e4:16b5] (rev 10)
Subsystem: Acer Incorporated [ALI] Device [1025:0647]
Kernel driver in use: tg3

03:00.0 Network controller [0280]: Broadcom Corporation BCM4313 802.11bgn Wireless Network Adapter [14e4:4727] (rev 01)
Subsystem: Foxconn International, Inc. Device [105b:e042]
Kernel driver in use: bcma-pci-bridge

##### lsusb #####

Bus 001 Device 001: ID 1d6b:0002 Linux Foundation 2.0 root hub
Bus 002 Device 001: ID 1d6b:0002 Linux Foundation 2.0 root hub
Bus 001 Device 002: ID 8087:0024 Intel Corp. Integrated Rate Matching Hub
Bus 002 Device 002: ID 8087:0024 Intel Corp. Integrated Rate Matching Hub
Bus 001 Device 003: ID 04f2:b337 Chicony Electronics Co., Ltd

##### PCMCIA Card Info #####

##### rfkill #####

0: acer-wireless: Wireless LAN
Soft blocked: no
Hard blocked: no

##### iw reg get #####

country 00:
(2402 - 2472 @ 40), (3, 20)
(2457 - 2482 @ 20), (3, 20), PASSIVE-SCAN, NO-IBSS
(2474 - 2494 @ 20), (3, 20), NO-OFDM, PASSIVE-SCAN, NO-IBSS
(5170 - 5250 @ 40), (3, 20), PASSIVE-SCAN, NO-IBSS
(5735 - 5835 @ 40), (3, 20), PASSIVE-SCAN, NO-IBSS

##### interfaces #####

auto lo
iface lo inet loopback

##### iwconfig #####

##### route #####

Kernel IP routing table
Destination Gateway Genmask Flags Metric Ref Use Iface
0.0.0.0 192.168.1.254 0.0.0.0 UG 0 0 0 eth0
169.254.0.0 0.0.0.0 255.255.0.0 U 1000 0 0 eth0
192.168.1.0 0.0.0.0 255.255.255.0 U 1 0 0 eth0

##### resolv.conf #####

nameserver 127.0.0.1
search home

##### nm-tool #####

NetworkManager Tool

State: connected (global)

- Device: eth0 [Auto Ethernet] ------------------------------------------------
Type: Wired
Driver: tg3
State: connected
Default: yes
HW Address: <MAC address removed>

Capabilities:
Carrier Detect: yes
Speed: 100 Mb/s

Wired Properties
Carrier: on

IPv4 Settings:
Address: 192.168.1.77
Prefix: 24 (255.255.255.0)
Gateway: 192.168.1.254

DNS: 192.168.1.254

##### NetworkManager.state #####

[main]
NetworkingEnabled=true
WirelessEnabled=true
WWANEnabled=true
WimaxEnabled=true

##### NetworkManager.conf #####

[main]
plugins=ifupdown,keyfile
dns=dnsmasq

no-auto-default=<MAC address removed>,

[ifupdown]
managed=false

##### iwlist #####

##### iwlist channel #####

##### lsmod #####

brcmutil 15618 0
bcma 26696 0

##### modinfo #####

filename: /lib/modules/3.2.0-60-generic/updates/cw-3.10/brcmutil.ko
license: Dual BSD/GPL
description: Broadcom 802.11n wireless LAN driver utilities.
author: Broadcom Corporation
srcversion: E81EE4CBB6A7A689150D93D
depends:
vermagic: 3.2.0-60-generic SMP mod_unload modversions

filename: /lib/modules/3.2.0-60-generic/kernel/drivers/bcma/bcma.ko
license: GPL
description: Broadcom's specific AMBA driver
srcversion: 722AA6B08A43CF879452476
alias: pci:v000014E4d00004727sv*sd*bc*sc*i*
alias: pci:v000014E4d00004357sv*sd*bc*sc*i*
alias: pci:v000014E4d00004353sv*sd*bc*sc*i*
alias: pci:v000014E4d00004331sv*sd*bc*sc*i*
alias: pci:v000014E4d00000576sv*sd*bc*sc*i*
depends:
intree: Y
vermagic: 3.2.0-60-generic SMP mod_unload modversions

##### modules #####

lp
rtc

##### blacklist #####

[/etc/modprobe.d/blacklist-ath_pci.conf]
blacklist ath_pci

[/etc/modprobe.d/blacklist.conf]
blacklist evbug
blacklist usbmouse
blacklist usbkbd
blacklist eepro100
blacklist de4x5
blacklist eth1394
blacklist snd_intel8x0m
blacklist snd_aw2
blacklist i2c_i801
blacklist prism54
blacklist bcm43xx
blacklist garmin_gps
blacklist asus_acpi
blacklist snd_pcsp
blacklist pcspkr
blacklist amd76x_edac
blacklist b43
blacklist ssb

##### udev rules #####

# PCI device 0x14e4:/sys/devices/pci0000:00/0000:00:1c.0/0000:02:00.0 (tg3)
SUBSYSTEM=="net", ACTION=="add", DRIVERS=="?*", ATTR{address}=="<MAC address removed>", ATTR{dev_id}=="0x0", ATTR{type}=="1", KERNEL=="eth*", NAME="eth0"

# PCI device 0x14e4:/sys/devices/pci0000:00/0000:00:1c.1/0000:03:00.0 (wl)
SUBSYSTEM=="net", ACTION=="add", DRIVERS=="?*", ATTR{address}=="<MAC address removed>", ATTR{dev_id}=="0x0", ATTR{type}=="1", KERNEL=="eth*", NAME="eth1"

##### dmesg #####

[ 14.865150] bcma-pci-bridge 0000:03:00.0: PCI INT A -> GSI 17 (level, low) -> IRQ 17
[ 14.865164] bcma-pci-bridge 0000:03:00.0: setting latency timer to 64
[ 14.865230] bcma: Core 0 found: ChipCommon (manuf 0x4BF, id 0x800, rev 0x24, class 0x0)
[ 14.865286] bcma: Core 1 found: IEEE 802.11 (manuf 0x4BF, id 0x812, rev 0x18, class 0x0)
[ 14.865351] bcma: Core 2 found: PCIe (manuf 0x4BF, id 0x820, rev 0x11, class 0x0)
[ 14.898567] bcma: Bus registered
[ 15.206126] brcmsmac: Unknown symbol bcma_core_pci_extend_L1timer (err 0)
[ 15.206134] brcmsmac: Unknown symbol bcma_chipco_get_alp_clock (err 0)
[ 15.206168] brcmsmac: Unknown symbol bcma_chipco_gpio_outen (err 0)
[ 15.206204] brcmsmac: Unknown symbol bcma_chipco_gpio_out (err 0)
[ 15.206324] brcmsmac: Unknown symbol bcma_pmu_spuravoid_pllupdate (err 0)

########## wireless info END ############


hardware fault?


cheers!

davedub

[chili555]

Before I give up Linux and take up something a whole lot easier like inventing time travel so I can buy GOOG at 80, just confirm that you have the firmware:
ls /lib/firmware/brcmIf you have bcm43xx_hdr-0.fw and bcm43xx-0.fw, then I concede that it's either a hardware fault or that there is no known way to get it working.

Before you give up, I'd try the live DVD or USB for Ubuntu 14.04. If it works, install.

[davedub]

I do seem to have the right firmware:



bcm4329-fullmac-4.bin bcm43xx_hdr-0.fw brcmfmac4329.bin
bcm43xx-0.fw brcmfmac43236b.bin brcmfmac4330.bin


It looks like my quickest option is a USB wireless dongle for now - have we left the config in a state whereby it will accept a standard usb dongle?

Thank you so much for your help, I really appreciate your putting in the time and I've learnt quite a bit on the way :-)

Cheers!

- davedub

[chili555]

Before you install the USB, adjust the blacklist file to blacklist them all; something like:
# really needed.
blacklist amd76x_edac
blacklist b43
blacklist ssb
blacklist wl
blacklist bcma
blacklist brcmsmacBe sure to research the USB carefully before you buy. There are several treads here about working out of the box USB wireless devices.

[davedub]

Cool, thanks for that, will do.

Thanks to everyone.

- davedub

[davedub]

Well what do you know - I have a lot of progress to report, and one remaining question:

I ordered a USB wifi dongle. This initially didn't work. I then noticed the WiFi on a totally serparate printer was also failing to see the SSID. So my attention turned to the BT HomeHub 4, which it turns out had recently done some sort of merging of it's 2.4GHz and 5GHz network SSIDs, and was only actually offering a 5GHz network - which the printer and the USB WiFi dongle couldn't see. So I reconfigured the homehub 4 to use separate SSIDs for the 2.4GHz network and the 5GHz networks and changed the channel for the 2.4GHz network. Hey presto!

~ the printer connected to the wireless network
~ the Acer (with it's USB WiFi dongle) connected to the wireless network

:-D happy days!

BUT, the built in WiFi card on the Acer is still not working.

So, I booted up from both the 12.04 and 14.04 disks and what do you know - BOTH wireless cards show up and can connect on BOTH installations - so there's no problem with the built in wireless card.

/progress

So, one last remaining issue - when I boot into the installed version of Ubuntu, only the USB WiFi dongle is shown in the network-manager icon dropdown. Having seen the built in wiress card AND the USB dongle both listed when booting from the CDs, I can only conclude that I need to put my built in wireless card settings and config back to how it was before the BT homehub 4 decided to do that weird channel merging thing.

Please could someone guide me through doings, so, I've had a go but am still too much of an Ubuntu noob!

I have run this:




wget -N -t 5 -T 10 http://dl.dropbox.com/u/57264241/wireless_script && chmod +x wireless_script && ./wireless_script


Which produced the output below. It looks to me like I'm running the wl and bcma, but I don't know if they are the correct drivers,
and I'm very unsure as how to remove all others.



########## wireless info START ##########
##### release #####
Distributor ID: Ubuntu
Description: Ubuntu 12.04.4 LTS
Release: 12.04
Codename: precise
##### kernel #####
Linux Ubuntu-E1-203 3.2.0-60-generic #91-Ubuntu SMP Wed Feb 19 03:54:44 UTC 2014 x86_64 x86_64 x86_64 GNU/Linux
##### lspci #####
02:00.0 Ethernet controller [0200]: Broadcom Corporation NetLink BCM57785 Gigabit Ethernet PCIe [14e4:16b5] (rev 10)
Subsystem: Acer Incorporated [ALI] Device [1025:0647]
Kernel driver in use: tg3
03:00.0 Network controller [0280]: Broadcom Corporation BCM4313 802.11bgn Wireless Network Adapter [14e4:4727] (rev 01)
Subsystem: Foxconn International, Inc. Device [105b:e042]
Kernel modules: wl, bcma
##### lsusb #####
Bus 001 Device 001: ID 1d6b:0002 Linux Foundation 2.0 root hub
Bus 002 Device 001: ID 1d6b:0002 Linux Foundation 2.0 root hub
Bus 001 Device 002: ID 8087:0024 Intel Corp. Integrated Rate Matching Hub
Bus 002 Device 002: ID 8087:0024 Intel Corp. Integrated Rate Matching Hub
Bus 001 Device 003: ID 04f2:b337 Chicony Electronics Co., Ltd
Bus 002 Device 003: ID 148f:3070 Ralink Technology, Corp. RT2870/RT3070 Wireless Adapter
##### PCMCIA Card Info #####
##### rfkill #####
0: acer-wireless: Wireless LAN
Soft blocked: no
Hard blocked: no
1: phy0: Wireless LAN
Soft blocked: no
Hard blocked: no
##### iw reg get #####
country GB:
(2402 - 2482 @ 40), (N/A, 20)
(5170 - 5250 @ 40), (N/A, 20)
(5250 - 5330 @ 40), (N/A, 20), DFS
(5490 - 5710 @ 40), (N/A, 27), DFS
##### interfaces #####
auto lo
iface lo inet loopback
##### iwconfig #####
wlan0 IEEE 802.11bgn ESSID:"Tile Cottage WiFi"
Mode:Managed Frequency:2.462 GHz Access Point: <MAC address removed>
Bit Rate=65 Mb/s Tx-Power=20 dBm
Retry long limit:7 RTS thr:off Fragment thr:off
Power Management:on
Link Quality=55/70 Signal level=-55 dBm
Rx invalid nwid:0 Rx invalid crypt:0 Rx invalid frag:0
Tx excessive retries:3 Invalid misc:35 Missed beacon:0
##### route #####
Kernel IP routing table
Destination Gateway Genmask Flags Metric Ref Use Iface
0.0.0.0 192.168.1.254 0.0.0.0 UG 0 0 0 wlan0
169.254.0.0 0.0.0.0 255.255.0.0 U 1000 0 0 wlan0
192.168.1.0 0.0.0.0 255.255.255.0 U 2 0 0 wlan0
##### resolv.conf #####
nameserver 127.0.0.1
search home
##### nm-tool #####
NetworkManager Tool
State: connected (global)
- Device: wlan0 [Tile Cottage WiFi] -------------------------------------------
Type: 802.11 WiFi
Driver: rt2800usb
State: connected
Default: yes
HW Address: <MAC address removed>
Capabilities:
Speed: 65 Mb/s
Wireless Properties
WEP Encryption: yes
WPA Encryption: yes
WPA2 Encryption: yes
Wireless Access Points (* = current AP)
*Tile Cottage WiFi: Infra, <MAC address removed>, Freq 2462 MHz, Rate 54 Mb/s, Strength 75 WPA WPA2
IPv4 Settings:
Address: 192.168.1.78
Prefix: 24 (255.255.255.0)
Gateway: 192.168.1.254
DNS: 192.168.1.254
- Device: eth0 -----------------------------------------------------------------
Type: Wired
Driver: tg3
State: unavailable
Default: no
HW Address: <MAC address removed>
Capabilities:
Carrier Detect: yes
Wired Properties
Carrier: off
##### NetworkManager.state #####
[main]
NetworkingEnabled=true
WirelessEnabled=true
WWANEnabled=true
WimaxEnabled=true
##### NetworkManager.conf #####
[main]
plugins=ifupdown,keyfile
dns=dnsmasq
no-auto-default=<MAC address removed>,
[ifupdown]
managed=false
##### iwlist #####
wlan0 Scan completed :
Cell 01 - Address: <MAC address removed>
Channel:11
Frequency:2.462 GHz (Channel 11)
Quality=63/70 Signal level=-47 dBm
Encryption key:on
ESSID:"Tile Cottage WiFi"
Bit Rates:1 Mb/s; 2 Mb/s; 5.5 Mb/s; 11 Mb/s
Bit Rates:6 Mb/s; 9 Mb/s; 12 Mb/s; 18 Mb/s; 24 Mb/s
36 Mb/s; 48 Mb/s; 54 Mb/s
Mode:Master
Extra:tsf=000000010d96d9d2
Extra: Last beacon: 16ms ago
IE: Unknown: 001154696C6520436F74746167652057694669
IE: Unknown: 010482848B96
IE: Unknown: 03010B
IE: Unknown: 0706474220010D12
IE: Unknown: 200100
IE: Unknown: 2A0100
IE: Unknown: 2D1A2C001EFFFF000000000000000000000000000000000000 000000
IE: IEEE 802.11i/WPA2 Version 1
Group Cipher : TKIP
Pairwise Ciphers (2) : CCMP TKIP
Authentication Suites (1) : PSK
IE: Unknown: 32080C1218243048606C
IE: Unknown: 3D160B000400000000000000000000000000000000000000
IE: Unknown: 7F0100
IE: WPA Version 1
Group Cipher : TKIP
Pairwise Ciphers (2) : CCMP TKIP
Authentication Suites (1) : PSK
IE: Unknown: DD180050F2020101800003A4000027A4000042435E0062322F 00
IE: Unknown: DD050009860100
IE: Unknown: DD8E0050F204104A0001101044000102105700010010410001 00103B000103104700103FB86AF4DACE50ACAFDF651D3A47E3 F8102100024254102300054875622034102400094254204875 62203441104200122B3036383334302B4E5133333430373437 361054000800060050F204000110110010425420486F6D6520 48756220342E3041100800020084103C000101
##### iwlist channel #####
wlan0 13 channels in total; available frequencies :
Channel 01 : 2.412 GHz
Channel 02 : 2.417 GHz
Channel 03 : 2.422 GHz
Channel 04 : 2.427 GHz
Channel 05 : 2.432 GHz
Channel 06 : 2.437 GHz
Channel 07 : 2.442 GHz
Channel 08 : 2.447 GHz
Channel 09 : 2.452 GHz
Channel 10 : 2.457 GHz
Channel 11 : 2.462 GHz
Channel 12 : 2.467 GHz
Channel 13 : 2.472 GHz
Current Frequency:2.462 GHz (Channel 11)
##### lsmod #####
rt2800usb 23087 0
rt2800lib 79613 1 rt2800usb
crc_ccitt 12707 1 rt2800lib
rt2x00usb 20742 1 rt2800usb
rt2x00lib 55080 3 rt2800usb,rt2800lib,rt2x00usb
mac80211 561944 3 rt2800lib,rt2x00usb,rt2x00lib
cfg80211 558268 2 rt2x00lib,mac80211
compat 38485 4 rt2800usb,mac80211,cfg80211,lib80211
##### modinfo #####
filename: /lib/modules/3.2.0-60-generic/updates/cw-3.10/rt2800usb.ko
version: backported from Linux (v3.10.17-0-g14e9c7d) using backports v3.10.17-2-0-g3301d6b
license: GPL
firmware: rt2870.bin
description: Ralink RT2800 USB Wireless LAN driver.
version: 2.3.0
author: http://rt2x00.serialmonkey.com
srcversion: 1F0D585085E17031A775C92
alias: usb:vF201p5370d*dc*dsc*dp*ic*isc*ip*
alias: usb:v177Fp0254d*dc*dsc*dp*ic*isc*ip*
alias: usb:v083ApF511d*dc*dsc*dp*ic*isc*ip*
alias: usb:v083ApD522d*dc*dsc*dp*ic*isc*ip*
alias: usb:v083ApC522d*dc*dsc*dp*ic*isc*ip*
alias: usb:v083ApA512d*dc*dsc*dp*ic*isc*ip*
alias: usb:v0DF6p006Fd*dc*dsc*dp*ic*isc*ip*
alias: usb:v0DF6p0069d*dc*dsc*dp*ic*isc*ip*
alias: usb:v0DF6p0053d*dc*dsc*dp*ic*isc*ip*
alias: usb:v0DF6p004Dd*dc*dsc*dp*ic*isc*ip*
alias: usb:v0DF6p004Ad*dc*dsc*dp*ic*isc*ip*
alias: usb:v0DF6p003Cd*dc*dsc*dp*ic*isc*ip*
alias: usb:v08B9p1197d*dc*dsc*dp*ic*isc*ip*
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alias: usb:v2019pAB24d*dc*dsc*dp*ic*isc*ip*
alias: usb:v1D4Dp0010d*dc*dsc*dp*ic*isc*ip*
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alias: usb:v100Dp9032d*dc*dsc*dp*ic*isc*ip*
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alias: usb:v0789p0168d*dc*dsc*dp*ic*isc*ip*
alias: usb:v1740p0615d*dc*dsc*dp*ic*isc*ip*
alias: usb:v1740p0605d*dc*dsc*dp*ic*isc*ip*
alias: usb:v04BBp094Bd*dc*dsc*dp*ic*isc*ip*
alias: usb:v148FpF101d*dc*dsc*dp*ic*isc*ip*
alias: usb:v06F8pE036d*dc*dsc*dp*ic*isc*ip*
alias: usb:v1044p800Cd*dc*dsc*dp*ic*isc*ip*
alias: usb:v15A9p0010d*dc*dsc*dp*ic*isc*ip*
alias: usb:v1740p0602d*dc*dsc*dp*ic*isc*ip*
alias: usb:v1740p0600d*dc*dsc*dp*ic*isc*ip*
alias: usb:v203Dp14A1d*dc*dsc*dp*ic*isc*ip*
alias: usb:v07D1p3C0Bd*dc*dsc*dp*ic*isc*ip*
alias: usb:v18C5p0008d*dc*dsc*dp*ic*isc*ip*
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alias: usb:v07AAp0041d*dc*dsc*dp*ic*isc*ip*
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alias: usb:v0411p012Ed*dc*dsc*dp*ic*isc*ip*
alias: usb:v050Dp1003d*dc*dsc*dp*ic*isc*ip*
alias: usb:v13D3p3401d*dc*dsc*dp*ic*isc*ip*
alias: usb:v13D3p3400d*dc*dsc*dp*ic*isc*ip*
alias: usb:v13D3p3399d*dc*dsc*dp*ic*isc*ip*
alias: usb:v13D3p3340d*dc*dsc*dp*ic*isc*ip*
alias: usb:v13D3p3322d*dc*dsc*dp*ic*isc*ip*
alias: usb:v13D3p3284d*dc*dsc*dp*ic*isc*ip*
alias: usb:v13D3p3262d*dc*dsc*dp*ic*isc*ip*
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alias: usb:v0B05p1790d*dc*dsc*dp*ic*isc*ip*
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alias: usb:v0B05p1760d*dc*dsc*dp*ic*isc*ip*
alias: usb:v0B05p166Ad*dc*dsc*dp*ic*isc*ip*
alias: usb:v0E0Bp9041d*dc*dsc*dp*ic*isc*ip*
alias: usb:v0E0Bp9031d*dc*dsc*dp*ic*isc*ip*
alias: usb:v14B2p3C11d*dc*dsc*dp*ic*isc*ip*
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alias: usb:v07B8p3073d*dc*dsc*dp*ic*isc*ip*
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alias: usb:v043Ep7A13d*dc*dsc*dp*ic*isc*ip*
alias: usb:v2001p3C1Ad*dc*dsc*dp*ic*isc*ip*
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alias: usb:v043Ep7A32d*dc*dsc*dp*ic*isc*ip*
alias: usb:v148Fp5372d*dc*dsc*dp*ic*isc*ip*
alias: usb:v148Fp5370d*dc*dsc*dp*ic*isc*ip*
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alias: usb:v0471p2181d*dc*dsc*dp*ic*isc*ip*
alias: usb:v0471p2180d*dc*dsc*dp*ic*isc*ip*
alias: usb:v0471p2126d*dc*dsc*dp*ic*isc*ip*
alias: usb:v0471p2104d*dc*dsc*dp*ic*isc*ip*
alias: usb:v04DAp23F6d*dc*dsc*dp*ic*isc*ip*
alias: usb:v04DAp1800d*dc*dsc*dp*ic*isc*ip*
alias: usb:v04DAp1801d*dc*dsc*dp*ic*isc*ip*
alias: usb:v043Ep7A42d*dc*dsc*dp*ic*isc*ip*
alias: usb:v043Ep7A22d*dc*dsc*dp*ic*isc*ip*
alias: usb:v2001p3C1Ed*dc*dsc*dp*ic*isc*ip*
alias: usb:v2001p3C1Dd*dc*dsc*dp*ic*isc*ip*
alias: usb:v2001p3C1Cd*dc*dsc*dp*ic*isc*ip*
alias: usb:v2001p3C19d*dc*dsc*dp*ic*isc*ip*
alias: usb:v2001p3C15d*dc*dsc*dp*ic*isc*ip*
alias: usb:v13D3p3365d*dc*dsc*dp*ic*isc*ip*
alias: usb:v13D3p3329d*dc*dsc*dp*ic*isc*ip*
alias: usb:v043Ep7A32d*dc*dsc*dp*ic*isc*ip*
alias: usb:v043Ep7A12d*dc*dsc*dp*ic*isc*ip*
alias: usb:v5A57p0284d*dc*dsc*dp*ic*isc*ip*
alias: usb:v0930p0A07d*dc*dsc*dp*ic*isc*ip*
alias: usb:v0DF6p0068d*dc*dsc*dp*ic*isc*ip*
alias: usb:v0DF6p0066d*dc*dsc*dp*ic*isc*ip*
alias: usb:v0DF6p0065d*dc*dsc*dp*ic*isc*ip*
alias: usb:v0DF6p0062d*dc*dsc*dp*ic*isc*ip*
alias: usb:v0DF6p0041d*dc*dsc*dp*ic*isc*ip*
alias: usb:v148Fp3572d*dc*dsc*dp*ic*isc*ip*
alias: usb:v1737p0079d*dc*dsc*dp*ic*isc*ip*
alias: usb:v13B1p002Fd*dc*dsc*dp*ic*isc*ip*
alias: usb:v04BBp0944d*dc*dsc*dp*ic*isc*ip*
alias: usb:v1740p9801d*dc*dsc*dp*ic*isc*ip*
alias: usb:v167Bp4001d*dc*dsc*dp*ic*isc*ip*
alias: usb:v0B05p179Dd*dc*dsc*dp*ic*isc*ip*
alias: usb:v1690p0764d*dc*dsc*dp*ic*isc*ip*
alias: usb:v1690p0761d*dc*dsc*dp*ic*isc*ip*
alias: usb:v1690p0744d*dc*dsc*dp*ic*isc*ip*
alias: usb:v8516p3572d*dc*dsc*dp*ic*isc*ip*
alias: usb:v177Fp0165d*dc*dsc*dp*ic*isc*ip*
alias: usb:v177Fp0163d*dc*dsc*dp*ic*isc*ip*
alias: usb:v0DF6p0050d*dc*dsc*dp*ic*isc*ip*
alias: usb:v148Fp8070d*dc*dsc*dp*ic*isc*ip*
alias: usb:v148Fp3370d*dc*dsc*dp*ic*isc*ip*
alias: usb:v0471p20DDd*dc*dsc*dp*ic*isc*ip*
alias: usb:v083ApB511d*dc*dsc*dp*ic*isc*ip*
alias: usb:v2001p3C17d*dc*dsc*dp*ic*isc*ip*
alias: usb:v050Dp945Bd*dc*dsc*dp*ic*isc*ip*
alias: usb:v0586p343Ed*dc*dsc*dp*ic*isc*ip*
alias: usb:v0586p341Ed*dc*dsc*dp*ic*isc*ip*
alias: usb:v0586p341Ad*dc*dsc*dp*ic*isc*ip*
alias: usb:v0586p3418d*dc*dsc*dp*ic*isc*ip*
alias: usb:v0586p3416d*dc*dsc*dp*ic*isc*ip*
alias: usb:v5A57p5257d*dc*dsc*dp*ic*isc*ip*
alias: usb:v5A57p0283d*dc*dsc*dp*ic*isc*ip*
alias: usb:v5A57p0282d*dc*dsc*dp*ic*isc*ip*
alias: usb:v5A57p0280d*dc*dsc*dp*ic*isc*ip*
alias: usb:v0CDEp0025d*dc*dsc*dp*ic*isc*ip*
alias: usb:v0CDEp0022d*dc*dsc*dp*ic*isc*ip*
alias: usb:v157Ep3013d*dc*dsc*dp*ic*isc*ip*
alias: usb:v157Ep300Ed*dc*dsc*dp*ic*isc*ip*
alias: usb:v177Fp0324d*dc*dsc*dp*ic*isc*ip*
alias: usb:v177Fp0323d*dc*dsc*dp*ic*isc*ip*
alias: usb:v177Fp0313d*dc*dsc*dp*ic*isc*ip*
alias: usb:v177Fp0302d*dc*dsc*dp*ic*isc*ip*
alias: usb:v177Fp0164d*dc*dsc*dp*ic*isc*ip*
alias: usb:v177Fp0153d*dc*dsc*dp*ic*isc*ip*
alias: usb:v15A9p0006d*dc*dsc*dp*ic*isc*ip*
alias: usb:v083ApB522d*dc*dsc*dp*ic*isc*ip*
alias: usb:v083ApA703d*dc*dsc*dp*ic*isc*ip*
alias: usb:v083ApA702d*dc*dsc*dp*ic*isc*ip*
alias: usb:v083ApA701d*dc*dsc*dp*ic*isc*ip*
alias: usb:v083ApA618d*dc*dsc*dp*ic*isc*ip*
alias: usb:v083Ap8522d*dc*dsc*dp*ic*isc*ip*
alias: usb:v083Ap7522d*dc*dsc*dp*ic*isc*ip*
alias: usb:v083Ap7512d*dc*dsc*dp*ic*isc*ip*
alias: usb:v083Ap7511d*dc*dsc*dp*ic*isc*ip*
alias: usb:v083Ap6618d*dc*dsc*dp*ic*isc*ip*
alias: usb:v0DF6p0060d*dc*dsc*dp*ic*isc*ip*
alias: usb:v0DF6p005Fd*dc*dsc*dp*ic*isc*ip*
alias: usb:v0DF6p0051d*dc*dsc*dp*ic*isc*ip*
alias: usb:v0DF6p0048d*dc*dsc*dp*ic*isc*ip*
alias: usb:v0DF6p0047d*dc*dsc*dp*ic*isc*ip*
alias: usb:v0DF6p0042d*dc*dsc*dp*ic*isc*ip*
alias: usb:v0DF6p0040d*dc*dsc*dp*ic*isc*ip*
alias: usb:v0DF6p003Fd*dc*dsc*dp*ic*isc*ip*
alias: usb:v0DF6p003Ed*dc*dsc*dp*ic*isc*ip*
alias: usb:v0DF6p003Dd*dc*dsc*dp*ic*isc*ip*
alias: usb:v0DF6p003Bd*dc*dsc*dp*ic*isc*ip*
alias: usb:v0DF6p0039d*dc*dsc*dp*ic*isc*ip*
alias: usb:v0DF6p002Dd*dc*dsc*dp*ic*isc*ip*
alias: usb:v0DF6p002Cd*dc*dsc*dp*ic*isc*ip*
alias: usb:v0DF6p002Bd*dc*dsc*dp*ic*isc*ip*
alias: usb:v0DF6p0017d*dc*dsc*dp*ic*isc*ip*
alias: usb:v129Bp1828d*dc*dsc*dp*ic*isc*ip*
alias: usb:v04E8p2018d*dc*dsc*dp*ic*isc*ip*
alias: usb:v148Fp3072d*dc*dsc*dp*ic*isc*ip*
alias: usb:v148Fp3071d*dc*dsc*dp*ic*isc*ip*
alias: usb:v148Fp3070d*dc*dsc*dp*ic*isc*ip*
alias: usb:v148Fp2870d*dc*dsc*dp*ic*isc*ip*
alias: usb:v148Fp2770d*dc*dsc*dp*ic*isc*ip*
alias: usb:v148Fp2070d*dc*dsc*dp*ic*isc*ip*
alias: usb:v1A32p0304d*dc*dsc*dp*ic*isc*ip*
alias: usb:v2019pED06d*dc*dsc*dp*ic*isc*ip*
alias: usb:v2019pAB25d*dc*dsc*dp*ic*isc*ip*
alias: usb:v2019p5201d*dc*dsc*dp*ic*isc*ip*
alias: usb:v0471p200Fd*dc*dsc*dp*ic*isc*ip*
alias: usb:v1D4Dp0011d*dc*dsc*dp*ic*isc*ip*
alias: usb:v1D4Dp000Ed*dc*dsc*dp*ic*isc*ip*
alias: usb:v1D4Dp000Cd*dc*dsc*dp*ic*isc*ip*
alias: usb:v1D4Dp0002d*dc*dsc*dp*ic*isc*ip*
alias: usb:v20B8p8888d*dc*dsc*dp*ic*isc*ip*
alias: usb:v1B75p3072d*dc*dsc*dp*ic*isc*ip*
alias: usb:v1B75p3071d*dc*dsc*dp*ic*isc*ip*
alias: usb:v0DB0p899Ad*dc*dsc*dp*ic*isc*ip*
alias: usb:v0DB0p871Cd*dc*dsc*dp*ic*isc*ip*
alias: usb:v0DB0p871Bd*dc*dsc*dp*ic*isc*ip*
alias: usb:v0DB0p871Ad*dc*dsc*dp*ic*isc*ip*
alias: usb:v0DB0p870Ad*dc*dsc*dp*ic*isc*ip*
alias: usb:v0DB0p822Cd*dc*dsc*dp*ic*isc*ip*
alias: usb:v0DB0p822Bd*dc*dsc*dp*ic*isc*ip*
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alias: usb:v0DB0p821Ad*dc*dsc*dp*ic*isc*ip*
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alias: usb:v0DB0p3870d*dc*dsc*dp*ic*isc*ip*
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alias: usb:v0DB0p3821d*dc*dsc*dp*ic*isc*ip*
alias: usb:v0DB0p3820d*dc*dsc*dp*ic*isc*ip*
alias: usb:v100Dp9031d*dc*dsc*dp*ic*isc*ip*
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alias: usb:v14B2p3C25d*dc*dsc*dp*ic*isc*ip*
alias: usb:v14B2p3C23d*dc*dsc*dp*ic*isc*ip*
alias: usb:v14B2p3C12d*dc*dsc*dp*ic*isc*ip*
alias: usb:v14B2p3C09d*dc*dsc*dp*ic*isc*ip*
alias: usb:v14B2p3C07d*dc*dsc*dp*ic*isc*ip*
alias: usb:v14B2p3C06d*dc*dsc*dp*ic*isc*ip*
alias: usb:v8516p3072d*dc*dsc*dp*ic*isc*ip*
alias: usb:v8516p3071d*dc*dsc*dp*ic*isc*ip*
alias: usb:v8516p3070d*dc*dsc*dp*ic*isc*ip*
alias: usb:v8516p2870d*dc*dsc*dp*ic*isc*ip*
alias: usb:v8516p2770d*dc*dsc*dp*ic*isc*ip*
alias: usb:v8516p2070d*dc*dsc*dp*ic*isc*ip*
alias: usb:v1EDAp2310d*dc*dsc*dp*ic*isc*ip*
alias: usb:v1EDAp2210d*dc*dsc*dp*ic*isc*ip*
alias: usb:v1EDAp2012d*dc*dsc*dp*ic*isc*ip*
alias: usb:v1482p3C09d*dc*dsc*dp*ic*isc*ip*
alias: usb:v07B8p3072d*dc*dsc*dp*ic*isc*ip*
alias: usb:v07B8p3071d*dc*dsc*dp*ic*isc*ip*
alias: usb:v07B8p3070d*dc*dsc*dp*ic*isc*ip*
alias: usb:v07B8p2770d*dc*dsc*dp*ic*isc*ip*
alias: usb:v07B8p2870d*dc*dsc*dp*ic*isc*ip*
depends: rt2x00lib,rt2800lib,rt2x00usb,compat
vermagic: 3.2.0-60-generic SMP mod_unload modversions
parm: nohwcrypt:Disable hardware encryption. (bool)
filename: /lib/modules/3.2.0-60-generic/updates/cw-3.10/rt2800lib.ko
license: GPL
description: Ralink RT2800 library
version: 2.3.0
author: http://rt2x00.serialmonkey.com, Bartlomiej Zolnierkiewicz
srcversion: D3AC2AC24AED805407CDAF3
depends: rt2x00lib,mac80211,crc-ccitt
vermagic: 3.2.0-60-generic SMP mod_unload modversions
filename: /lib/modules/3.2.0-60-generic/updates/cw-3.10/rt2x00usb.ko
license: GPL
description: rt2x00 usb library
version: 2.3.0
author: http://rt2x00.serialmonkey.com
srcversion: 6282C58E149271F6F00B763
depends: rt2x00lib,mac80211
vermagic: 3.2.0-60-generic SMP mod_unload modversions
filename: /lib/modules/3.2.0-60-generic/updates/cw-3.10/rt2x00lib.ko
license: GPL
description: rt2x00 library
version: 2.3.0
author: http://rt2x00.serialmonkey.com
srcversion: 7B82423F0480988F128BBA8
depends: mac80211,cfg80211
vermagic: 3.2.0-60-generic SMP mod_unload modversions
##### modules #####
lp
rtc
##### blacklist #####
[/etc/modprobe.d/blacklist-ath_pci.conf]
blacklist ath_pci
[/etc/modprobe.d/blacklist-bcm43.conf]
blacklist b43
blacklist b43legacy
blacklist ssb
blacklist bcm43xx
blacklist brcm80211
[/etc/modprobe.d/blacklist.conf]
blacklist evbug
blacklist usbmouse
blacklist usbkbd
blacklist eepro100
blacklist de4x5
blacklist eth1394
blacklist snd_intel8x0m
blacklist snd_aw2
blacklist i2c_i801
blacklist prism54
blacklist bcm43xx
blacklist garmin_gps
blacklist asus_acpi
blacklist snd_pcsp
blacklist pcspkr
blacklist amd76x_edac
blacklist b43
blacklist ssb
blacklist bcma
blacklist brcmsmac
##### udev rules #####
# PCI device 0x14e4:/sys/devices/pci0000:00/0000:00:1c.0/0000:02:00.0 (tg3)
SUBSYSTEM=="net", ACTION=="add", DRIVERS=="?*", ATTR{address}=="<MAC address removed>", ATTR{dev_id}=="0x0", ATTR{type}=="1", KERNEL=="eth*", NAME="eth0"
# PCI device 0x14e4:/sys/devices/pci0000:00/0000:00:1c.1/0000:03:00.0 (wl)
SUBSYSTEM=="net", ACTION=="add", DRIVERS=="?*", ATTR{address}=="<MAC address removed>", ATTR{dev_id}=="0x0", ATTR{type}=="1", KERNEL=="eth*", NAME="eth1"
# USB device 0x148f:0x3070 (usb)
SUBSYSTEM=="net", ACTION=="add", DRIVERS=="?*", ATTR{address}=="<MAC address removed>", ATTR{dev_id}=="0x0", ATTR{type}=="1", KERNEL=="wlan*", NAME="wlan0"
##### dmesg #####
[ 15.017204] wl: module license 'MIXED/Proprietary' taints kernel.
[ 15.018259] wl: disagrees about version of symbol lib80211_get_crypto_ops
[ 15.018263] wl: Unknown symbol lib80211_get_crypto_ops (err -22)
[ 39.035479] ieee80211 phy0: rt2x00_set_rt: Info - RT chipset 3070, rev 0201 detected
[ 39.051266] ieee80211 phy0: rt2x00_set_rf: Info - RF chipset 0005 detected
[ 39.054283] Registered led device: rt2800usb-phy0::radio
[ 39.054306] Registered led device: rt2800usb-phy0::assoc
[ 39.054327] Registered led device: rt2800usb-phy0::quality
[ 39.159601] ieee80211 phy0: rt2x00lib_request_firmware: Info - Loading firmware file 'rt2870.bin'
[ 39.195060] ieee80211 phy0: rt2x00lib_request_firmware: Info - Firmware detected - version: 0.29
[ 39.528160] ADDRCONF(NETDEV_UP): wlan0: link is not ready
[ 39.528653] ADDRCONF(NETDEV_UP): wlan0: link is not ready
[ 42.994561] wlan0: authenticate with <MAC address removed>
[ 43.069816] wlan0: send auth to <MAC address removed> (try 1/3)
[ 43.071320] wlan0: authenticated
[ 43.074025] wlan0: associate with <MAC address removed> (try 1/3)
[ 43.077171] wlan0: RX AssocResp from <MAC address removed> (capab=0x431 status=0 aid=4)
[ 43.083931] wlan0: associated
[ 43.084301] ADDRCONF(NETDEV_CHANGE): wlan0: link becomes ready
[ 53.224806] wlan0: no IPv6 routers present
########## wireless info END ############


Please help me fix this!

Kind Regards,

davedub

[chili555]

By the time the system is booted up, you aren't running any of the Broadcom drivers because the drivers conflict with the Realtek and bail out:
[ 15.018259] wl: disagrees about version of symbol lib80211_get_crypto_ops
[ 15.018263] wl: Unknown symbol lib80211_get_crypto_ops (err -22)
BOTH wireless cards show up and can connect on BOTH installations How do you know which one connects? When you run:
ifconfig...do both have separate IP addresses??? I'm not saying it doesn't happen; I'm saying please help me understand HOW it happens.

When you run the live DVD or USB, which driver is in place for the internal, brcmsmac or wl?
lsmod

[davedub]

Hey Chili,

Apologies, I wasn't clear - I should have said either card can connect, not both - wasn't too clear...

here's ifconfig whilst connected using the internal card on 14.04 running off CD:



:~$ ifconfig
eth0 Link encap:Ethernet HWaddr 20:89:84:83:59:10
UP BROADCAST MULTICAST MTU:1500 Metric:1
RX packets:0 errors:0 dropped:0 overruns:0 frame:0
TX packets:0 errors:0 dropped:0 overruns:0 carrier:0
collisions:0 txqueuelen:1000
RX bytes:0 (0.0 B) TX bytes:0 (0.0 B)
Interrupt:16

lo Link encap:Local Loopback
inet addr:127.0.0.1 Mask:255.0.0.0
inet6 addr: ::1/128 Scope:Host
UP LOOPBACK RUNNING MTU:65536 Metric:1
RX packets:63 errors:0 dropped:0 overruns:0 frame:0
TX packets:63 errors:0 dropped:0 overruns:0 carrier:0
collisions:0 txqueuelen:0
RX bytes:8353 (8.3 KB) TX bytes:8353 (8.3 KB)

wlan0 Link encap:Ethernet HWaddr c8:3a:35:c8:fa:03
UP BROADCAST MULTICAST MTU:1500 Metric:1
RX packets:0 errors:0 dropped:0 overruns:0 frame:0
TX packets:0 errors:0 dropped:0 overruns:0 carrier:0
collisions:0 txqueuelen:1000
RX bytes:0 (0.0 B) TX bytes:0 (0.0 B)

wlan1 Link encap:Ethernet HWaddr b8:76:3f:83:c4:24
inet addr:192.168.1.69 Bcast:192.168.1.255 Mask:255.255.255.0
inet6 addr: fe80::ba76:3fff:fe83:c424/64 Scope:Link
UP BROADCAST RUNNING MULTICAST MTU:1500 Metric:1
RX packets:64 errors:0 dropped:1 overruns:0 frame:0
TX packets:62 errors:0 dropped:0 overruns:0 carrier:0
collisions:0 txqueuelen:1000
RX bytes:16824 (16.8 KB) TX bytes:10876 (10.8 KB)



Here's the same thing when connecting using the USB wifi dongle:



:~$ ifconfig
eth0 Link encap:Ethernet HWaddr 20:89:84:83:59:10
UP BROADCAST MULTICAST MTU:1500 Metric:1
RX packets:0 errors:0 dropped:0 overruns:0 frame:0
TX packets:0 errors:0 dropped:0 overruns:0 carrier:0
collisions:0 txqueuelen:1000
RX bytes:0 (0.0 B) TX bytes:0 (0.0 B)
Interrupt:16

lo Link encap:Local Loopback
inet addr:127.0.0.1 Mask:255.0.0.0
inet6 addr: ::1/128 Scope:Host
UP LOOPBACK RUNNING MTU:65536 Metric:1
RX packets:408 errors:0 dropped:0 overruns:0 frame:0
TX packets:408 errors:0 dropped:0 overruns:0 carrier:0
collisions:0 txqueuelen:0
RX bytes:47124 (47.1 KB) TX bytes:47124 (47.1 KB)

wlan0 Link encap:Ethernet HWaddr c8:3a:35:c8:fa:03
inet addr:192.168.1.78 Bcast:192.168.1.255 Mask:255.255.255.0
inet6 addr: fe80::ca3a:35ff:fec8:fa03/64 Scope:Link
UP BROADCAST RUNNING MULTICAST MTU:1500 Metric:1
RX packets:52 errors:0 dropped:0 overruns:0 frame:0
TX packets:78 errors:0 dropped:0 overruns:0 carrier:0
collisions:0 txqueuelen:1000
RX bytes:6646 (6.6 KB) TX bytes:18460 (18.4 KB)

wlan1 Link encap:Ethernet HWaddr b8:76:3f:83:c4:24
inet6 addr: fe80::ba76:3fff:fe83:c424/64 Scope:Link
UP BROADCAST MULTICAST MTU:1500 Metric:1
RX packets:5035 errors:0 dropped:2 overruns:0 frame:0
TX packets:3834 errors:0 dropped:0 overruns:0 carrier:0
collisions:0 txqueuelen:1000
RX bytes:5871282 (5.8 MB) TX bytes:542053 (542.0 KB)




Here's the lsmod output:



ubuntu@ubuntu:~$ lsmod
Module Size Used by
ctr 13049 1
ccm 17773 1
brcmsmac 563041 0
cordic 12574 1 brcmsmac
brcmutil 15618 1 brcmsmac
arc4 12608 4
b43 387371 0
rt2800usb 27034 0
rt2x00usb 20742 1 rt2800usb
rt2800lib 89076 1 rt2800usb
snd_hda_codec_hdmi 46207 1
rt2x00lib 55307 3 rt2x00usb,rt2800lib,rt2800usb
snd_hda_codec_realtek 61438 1
mac80211 626489 5 b43,brcmsmac,rt2x00lib,rt2x00usb,rt2800lib
snd_hda_intel 52355 3
snd_hda_codec 192906 3 snd_hda_codec_realtek,snd_hda_codec_hdmi,snd_hda_i ntel
uvcvideo 80885 0
intel_rapl 18773 0
snd_hwdep 13602 1 snd_hda_codec
x86_pkg_temp_thermal 14205 0
snd_pcm 102099 3 snd_hda_codec_hdmi,snd_hda_codec,snd_hda_intel
videobuf2_vmalloc 13216 1 uvcvideo
dm_crypt 23177 0
intel_powerclamp 14705 0
videobuf2_memops 13362 1 videobuf2_vmalloc
videobuf2_core 40664 1 uvcvideo
cfg80211 484040 4 b43,brcmsmac,mac80211,rt2x00lib
crc_ccitt 12707 1 rt2800lib
videodev 134688 2 uvcvideo,videobuf2_core
coretemp 13435 0
snd_page_alloc 18710 2 snd_pcm,snd_hda_intel
snd_seq_midi 13324 0
snd_seq_midi_event 14899 1 snd_seq_midi
snd_rawmidi 30144 1 snd_seq_midi
kvm_intel 143060 0
snd_seq 61560 2 snd_seq_midi_event,snd_seq_midi
snd_seq_device 14497 3 snd_seq,snd_rawmidi,snd_seq_midi
kvm 451511 1 kvm_intel
ssb 62379 1 b43
joydev 17381 0
acer_wmi 32522 0
snd_timer 29482 2 snd_pcm,snd_seq
sparse_keymap 13948 1 acer_wmi
dm_multipath 22873 0
mei_me 18627 0
scsi_dh 14882 1 dm_multipath
crct10dif_pclmul 14289 0
crc32_pclmul 13113 0
lpc_ich 21080 0
snd 69238 17 snd_hda_codec_realtek,snd_hwdep,snd_timer,snd_hda_ codec_hdmi,snd_pcm,snd_seq,snd_rawmidi,snd_hda_cod ec,snd_hda_intel,snd_seq_device,snd_seq_midi
mei 82274 1 mei_me
bcma 52096 3 b43,brcmsmac
ghash_clmulni_intel 13259 0
psmouse 102222 0
soundcore 12680 1 snd
bnep 19624 2
serio_raw 13462 0
cryptd 20359 1 ghash_clmulni_intel
parport_pc 32701 0
rfcomm 69160 0
ppdev 17671 0
mac_hid 13205 0
lp 17759 0
bluetooth 395423 10 bnep,rfcomm
parport 42348 3 lp,ppdev,parport_pc
squashfs 48362 1
overlayfs 27916 1
nls_utf8 12557 1
isofs 39835 1
dm_mirror 22135 0
dm_region_hash 20862 1 dm_mirror
dm_log 18411 2 dm_region_hash,dm_mirror
i915 783485 3
ahci 25819 2
sdhci_pci 23172 0
libahci 32168 1 ahci
i2c_algo_bit 13413 1 i915
sdhci 43015 1 sdhci_pci
drm_kms_helper 52758 1 i915
tg3 166442 0
drm 302817 4 i915,drm_kms_helper
ptp 18933 1 tg3
pps_core 19382 1 ptp
wmi 19177 1 acer_wmi
video 19476 2 i915,acer_wmi


Cheers!

davedub

[chili555]

Isn't your course of action clear? Install 14.04 LTS, decline the invitation to install Additional Drivers (read: bcmwl-kernel-source which doesn't drive your Broadcom correctly) and enjoy. Yes??

Take the USB back to the store and use the refund to by a celebratory beverage or three!

[davedub]

Hi Chili,

Yep, that worked, 14.04 LTS sucessfully installed - there was a bit of fiddling about to get the printer up and running again, but managed to install the drivers from the command line myself :-)

All done, thank you very much!

~ davedub

[chili555]

Awesome! I'm very glad it's working. Sometimes, newer is indeed better.