Step-by-step – Broadcom Wl Driver Elementary OS Installation

GNU/Linux Elementary OS Installing Broadcom Wl Driver Guide

Hi! The Tutorial shows you Step-by-Step How to Install Broadcom Wl Wi-fi/Bluetooth Wireless Driver in Elementary OS 0.4-Loki/5.0-Juno/5.1-Hera LTS GNU/Linux.

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. 1. Terminal QuickStart

   How to QuickStart with Command Line on Elementary OS GNU/Linux

   Bash Shell Elementary OS QuickStart Guide

   Getting-Started with Command Line on Elementary OS

   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.