Step-by-step – CentOS 8.x/Stream-8 Broadcom WiFi Driver Installation

Enterprise GNU/Linux 8 Installing Broadcom Wi-Fi Driver

Hi! The Tutorial shows you Step-by-Step How to Install Broadcom Wi-Fi Driver in CentOS 8.x/Stream-8 GNU/Linux.

And Broadcom Wireless Cards for CentOS 8 needs Proprietary Software (called “Firmware”) that Runs on the Wireless Chip itself to Work Properly.

Moreover, this Package contains Broadcom’s IEEE 802.11a/b/g Hybrid Linux Device Driver in use with Broadcom’s BCM43xx based Hardware.

Finally, for a detailed List of All Broadcom Supported Chipsets consult the Alternative Column in Kernel.org Wiki.

1. 1. Launching Shell Emulator

   Open a Terminal window
   (Press “Enter” to Execute Commands).

   
   In case first see: Terminal QuickStart Guide.