GNU/Linux Mint 19 Installing Broadcom Wl Driver Guide
Hi! The Tutorial shows you Step-by-Step How to Install Broadcom Wl Wi-fi/Bluetooth Wireless Driver in GNU/Linux Mint 19.x Tara/Tessa/Tina/Tricia LTS Desktop.
First, this Driver Supports the following Broadcom Devices:
- BCM4311
- BCM4312
- BCM4313
- BCM4321
- BCM4322
- BCM43142
- BCM43224
- BCM43225
- BCM43227
- BCM43228
- BCM4331
- BCM4352
- BCM4360
This Package Provides the Source Code for the wl Kernel Modules and makes use of the DKMS Build Utility to Install them for the Running Kernel.
Especially relevant: and in case of Build Problems use instead the Alternative Package broadcom-sta-source.
Moreover, for BCM4306, BCM4309, and BCM4318 see instead: B43 Wireless Driver.
Last, for Newest Chipsets you should see instead: Brcmfmac Driver and Firmware Setup Guide
1. Terminal QuickStart
How to QuickStart with Command Line on Mint GNU/Linux
First, Update the Apt Repo Sources with:
sudo apt update
Authenticate with the User Admin Pass.
If Got “User is Not in Sudoers file” then see: How to Enable sudo.
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