mikxi wrote:
> Larry Finger;1822549 Wrote:
>> The kernel message won't mention an alternative because it is only
>> valid for openSUSE, but you can enter the command
>>
>> sudo /usr/sbin/install_bcm43xx_firmware
>>
>> in a console window. This script will install the correct firmware as
>> long as you have a network connection.
>>
>> Larry
>
> Wow, thanks Larry, that sorted it in 2 minutes! I have spent most of
> the day trying to get the wireless working. There is so much stuff out
> there it is hard to find the right solution.
>
> I really admire you guys who work on this stuff. I just ran iwconfig
> and it tells me I have a link level of 93/100 and a bit rate of 54
> mb/s. I am currently running Mandriva as my primary OS but will move
> to suse 11 if I can sort out the video problem. I ended up using
> ndiswrapper on Mandriva because the bcm driver I used only gave a low
> link level with sporadic connection and a speed of 24 mb/s. Probably
> using the wrong driver?
>
> Anyway, thanks again for making it so easy.

You are welcome.

The speed difference is the result of many improvements to the
open-source driver since kernels 2.6.23. There are many more coming.
For instance, open-source firmware is working for read operations for
some PHY revisions. Once it is fully operational, the distros will be
able to include usable firmware on their CD, and all of this will be
only an ugly set of memories.

Larry