Hi I’m using 11.1 KDE4.1.3 x86-64 on my Compaq laptop,wonder if that bcm wlan driver from packman would work? This is my network cad info :
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try with su “ifconfig” if there are three interfaces (eth0, lo and ra0/wlan0/wifi/ath0) it should be.
If there are not three, go to the Yast systemsettings → Network configuration → Network cards (or something) and look if there is only an ethernet interface or more.
in result of ‘ifconfig’,only eth0 & lo. In Network Setting,show only Ethenet. I haven’t install that bcm4312 driver,should I?
try like this
Broadcom BCM4312 - HELP!!! - openSUSE Forums
More information on installing the BCM4311/4312/4321/4322 driver can be found here:
Fix BCM4311/4312/4321/4322 Wireless in openSUSE 11.1 and earlier | SUSE & openSUSE
This worked for me when using the BCM4312 on a Dell notebook. My only issue is the lack of monitor mode support.
I’ve installed that bcm4312 driver from packman,the latest version,built 5th Jan 2008,my wifi still not working. After bcm4312 driver installed,my WiMAX connection also stop working,now I have to remove the driver to get it work. Now there’s a new boot option appear on boot ‘Debug–openSUSE 11.1 2.6.27-7.9’,is it normal? Should I leave it there? :\
Solved! Wifi running smooth now after install bcm driver from Packman repo. rotfl!
How would I install that? If it’s in a repository, what package do I install? Or do I need to build compat-wireless and install the firmware (if so what version?)?
Thank You.
chenxiaolong wrote:
> How would I install that? If it’s in a repository, what package do I
> install? Or do I need to build compat-wireless and install the firmware
> (if so what version?)?
When you hijack a thread, it is difficult to get context. Please do
not do this again.
You could install the very latest version of compat-wireless (After
Sept. 1, 2009), but you would have to build it yourself as the package
in the repo does not have the latest code. With this you would need to
install the normal firmware.
Your other option would be to install the Broadcom-wl package from
Akoellh’s repository. This package has the firmware built in.