Re: Ubuntu 11.10 no wireless
Originally Posted by
wildmanne39
Hi, it looks like you installed the driver for this card in additional drivers if so please do this:
Code:
sudo apt-get purge bcmwl-kernel-source broadcom-sta-common broadcom-sta-source
Then run this command and watch for errors.
Code:
sudo apt-get install b43-fwcutter firmware-b43-installer
After it intalls disconnect your wired connection and restart your computer.
This did the trick for me as well, thanks!
One note: I tried these instructions while running off a usb drive, but firmware-b43-installer couldn't be found (b43-fwcutter was located and installed). I then did a clean install of 11.10 on my Inspiron E1705, followed the instructions above, and voila! Moral to story: this might not work with a live CD or USB... you may have to do a full install. Thanks so much!!
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