Linux driver help please?

Priapus · 12 Oct 2010 at 21:38

Hey all,

I have downloaded and installed Ubuntu 10.10. All drivers, but my wireless card have been installed.

Does anyone know where I can get a linux driver for the wifi chip?

Its a HP Laptop DV6245EU.

HP website says no linux support.

Mpemba Effect · 12 Oct 2010 at 21:45

Check this thread. Quite old so might be a good idea to also read the latter posts.

Priapus · 12 Oct 2010 at 22:19

I will try this a try.

Thanks

deadite66 · 12 Oct 2010 at 23:18

do lsusb and lspci should be able to help show what wifi make it is.

Priapus · 13 Oct 2010 at 05:59

I know the brand of wifi chip. Boardcom, I believe.

Essexraptor · 13 Oct 2010 at 07:08

check these out

http://www.broadcom.com/support/802.11/linux_sta.php

or just Google "Linux, Broadcom"