[Blackpool] Enabling Mint 13 Wireless

[Tony Hughes]

Hi Elizabeth


With all the issues with the screen resolution I didn't even think of 
WiFi issues yesterday

Yes first try installing the additional driver it is saying is needed if 
that does not work you may need to install the b43-fwcutter package via 
the package manager. Open synaptic and search for Broadcomm and you will 
get the driver you need displayed . Install the b43-fwcutter package and 
this should enable Mint to recognise the wifi card is present. You may 
need to reboot to activate the driver but after that you should get the 
wifi manager showing and see any wifi networks available. (see screen shot)

Let me know if it works


Tony



On 13/07/14 20:12, Elizabeth C wrote:
> Hi All
>
> I'm struggling to enable Wireless on a fairly old E-System laptop which had Mint 13 installed on Saturday. (Done as a favour for a friend who donated heavily to my Charity).  The laptop is currently with her but she can't get online (Sky).... I'm hoping to get access to it again tomorrow:
>
> Having done a bit of scouting I've found the following possibilities...
>
> 1. ? possible switch not in the "on" position.
>
> 2. right click on the wireless applet & select "Enable Wireless Networking" ~
> except that there is no wireless applet.....
>
> 3. Do I need to download an additional driver? eg From the Menu; Preferences; Additional Drivers download and
> install the Broadcomm driver. For reference the file is
> bcmwl-kernel-source_5.100.82.38+bdcom-0ubuntu6.1_i386.deb
>
>
> Does anyone have any other alternatives or see faults with above please?
>
> Thanks
>
> Elizabeth
>
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