Once the install is finished doing its work, you’ll need to reboot.
If you are connected to internet via LAN/Ethernet cable, you can install different broadcom drivers using this command: sudo apt install firmware-b43-installer Open a terminal and use the following command: sudo apt remove broadcom-sta-dkms bcmwl-kernel-source Step 2: If you are connected to internet via ethernet The first step is to remove any broadcom drivers already installed on your system. Product: BCM4360 802.11ac Wireless Network Adapter If you see a wireless network adapter starting with BCM43, then only you should go ahead with this part of the tutorial. So make sure that you have these adapters by using this command: sudo lshw -C network This method is exclusively for Broadcom 43 series of wireless adapters. You can refer to this article to find out the make of wireless network adapter in Linux. Method 3: Fix no WiFi in Ubuntu with broadcom wireless adaptersįirst, find out the network adapter in your system. In that case, you may refer to the next method but keep in mind that it is exclusively for systems with Broadcom wireless adapters.
It could also be the case that despite the additional drivers installed, the wifi still doesn’t work. It may happen that Ubuntu doesn’t show additional drivers for your system or you may not be able to install the additional driver.
Important: You should uncheck the ‘install from CD ROM’ option in the Software & Updates after this step. You’ll see that your Linux system gets connected to the internet immediately and the wired network symbol is displayed. You may use Bluetooth tethering as well if your smartphone has this feature. Search it and go to USB tethering settings and enable it. Most modern phones allow you to search for specific part of the settings. While the two devices are connected, go to the USB tethering settings of your smartphone. If there is notification on the phone about accessing data by device, accept it. Your smartphone should be connected to the internet, either via WiFi or using mobile data.Ĭonnect your smartphone to your Linux system via USB. You can use it to connect your Ubuntu system to the internet. Most likely, you have a smartphone connected to wifi or has mobile data. I think you do not need to know the steps for putting in an Ethernet cable. If your system has Ethernet port and possibility to connect to the router via Ethernet, very good. Method 1: Connect to wired network either through Ethernet, USB tethering or Bluetooth and install additional drivers
Now that you know a few approaches to handle this problem, let’s see how to use these methods. Download the DEB files of the drivers on another internet connected system and transfer the files to Ubuntu via USB.Installing additional drivers from the ISO image of Ubuntu.
Things will be different and a bit difficult if you cannot manage to connect to the internet. Some smartphones also allow you to share internet connection with other devices over Bluetooth. Once connected, install the Wi-Fi drivers easily.
I removed ndiswrapper and stayed with broadcom-sta. I was constantly asked for a password also my system sort of slowed down. The card worked and I was able to see 5 GHz networks, but couldn't authenticate. I also tried ndiswrapper and XP64 drivers.
I searched a lot and cannot find out is that the driver issue/lack of support for 5 GHz antenna? I see all 2,4 GHz networks, but can't see any 5 GHz signals, despite card support. I enabled the card by installing broadcom-sta-*, version 6.30.223.271-4, newest. This is PCI card with to external antennas and ac capabilities. I recently bought TP-Link Archer T6E equipped with BCM4360.