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I know this question gets asked almost every day with a different Macbook version, but I can't seem to find anything definitive for a Summer '09 MBP (5,5).

I installed Ubuntu 12.10 and wifi won't work. I am VERY new to Ubuntu, so I need some guidance as to HOW to troubleshoot this.

On a side note, I have followed several other guides and I have verified that there are some Broadcom drivers installed, but I'm not sure if they are the right ones.

So, I suppose my two questions are as follows:

1) What steps would you take to begin resolving this issue of missing wireless

2) Is it possible that, if I installed xUbuntu (I like its GUI more), I wouldn't have this same issue?

Thank you, in advance, Wes

My wireless adapter is:

BCM4322 802.11a/b/g/n Wireless LAN Controller (rev 01)

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Can you post the output of lspci so we can figure out what Broadcom you have? – Seth Jan 14 at 15:44
OK. unfortunately, I am at work now and left that laptop at home. I will run this tonight. That said, doing a search, think I have the following: Broadcom 4322AG 802.11a/b/g/draft-n Wi-Fi Adapter – Wescrock Jan 14 at 15:54
Looks to BCM4322 802.11a/b/g/n Wireless LAN Controller (rev 01) – Wescrock Jan 15 at 1:51

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I was able to solve my issue, once knowing my broadcom model.

Here is a link.

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