I installed Ubuntu 12.04 and I can't seem to locate an answer on how to install the wireless drivers for it. I'm a noob linux user so, complete directions are appreciated. If you need anything to help solve the problem, you need only ask and I shall provide. Thank you, in advance, to anyone who offers any help for me.
5 Answers
Plug in the ethernet cable
run these commands in terminal
sudo apt-get purge bcmwl-kernel-source broadcom-sta-common broadcom-sta-source
sudo apt-get install b43-fwcutter firmware-b43-installer
Then unplug ethernet and reboot
This will show how to install the wireless driver: Dell Inspiron 1525, Upgraded to 12.04 and have lost Wireless Internet Connection
This will show how to unlock the hardware switch: Dell Inspiron 1525, Upgraded to 12.04 and have lost Wireless Internet Connection
Try this in the terminal. Ctrl+Alt+T to open up the terminal. Then type this exactly like this:
rfkill unblock all
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Used the solution from this post: askubuntu.com/questions/125624/… However, now it says disabled by hardware switch. I pressed my switch and there was no response. May 26, 2012 at 22:25
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And here is the solution for that little issue. I recomend listing all the devices before unblocking them. askubuntu.com/questions/139036/… May 26, 2012 at 22:36
1.Open System settings and click on Network.
2.Then click Wireless and turn it on.
3.Click on the network name drop down and choose Other.
4.Give the network you want to connect. For example TP-LINK_AAB61C
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5.Select the Wireless security and provide the password. Then click Connect.
This worked for me for the Dell Inspirion 1545 with 12.04:
sudo apt-get install b43-fwcutter firmware-b43-lpphy-installer
along with opening this file to fix no sound issue:
gksudo gedit /etc/modprobe.d/alsa-base.conf
then add this to the end of the file once opened ..
options snd-hda-intel model=generic
save, close and reboot.