GNU/Linux Fedora 42 Broadcom Wi-fi Driver Setup – Step-by-step Guide
How to Install Broadcom WiFi/Bluetooth Drivers on GNU/Linux Fedora 42.
Especially relevant: here below you find the Broadcom Wireless Driver Fedora Linux Setup Guides for most Adapters.
The Broadcom STA Wl Driver Supports the following Devices:
- BCM4311
- BCM4312
- BCM4313
- BCM4321
- BCM4322
- BCM43142
- BCM43224
- BCM43225
- BCM43227
- BCM43228
- BCM4331
- BCM4352
- BCM4360
And Brcmfmac Driver is supporting the following Devices:
- BCM43143
- BCM43235
- BCM43236
- BCM43238
- BCM43241
- BCM43242
- BCM4329
- BCM4330
- BCM4334
- BCM43341
- BCM43341
- BCM4335
- BCM43362
- BCM4339
- BCM43430
- BCM43455
- BCM4350
- BCM4354
- BCM4356
- BCM43567
- BCM43570
- BCM4358
- BCM4359
- BCM43602
- BCM4364 (With an Updated 6.2+ Kernel)
- BCM4365
- BCM4366/e
- BCM43569
- BCM43752 (Currently may require an Updated 6.2+ Kernel T2 Firmware)
- BCM4377b (Currently may require a T2 Kernel+Firmware)
- BCM4378 (Currently may require an Updated 6.2+ Kernel T2 Firmware)
- BCM4387 (Currently may require an Updated 6.2+ Kernel T2 Firmware)
The Broadcom B43 Driver Supports the following Devices:
- BCM4306/3
- BCM4318
Again for the older Adapters see the Broadcom B43 Legacy Firmware:
- BCM4301
- BCM4306/2
- BCM4309
Last, as a Fedora alternative for the Legacy Chipsets Open Firmware is supporting:
- 4306
- 4311(rev1)
- 4318
- 4320
1. Terminal QuickStart
How to QuickStart with Command Line on Fedora
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2. Getting Wifi Card Info
Then to Find Wireless Adapter Info
For the PCI/PCIe internal Adapters simply run the Command:lspci -v | grep Wireless
But for the USB Dongles try instead with:lsusb -v | grep Wireless
The grep Command refine the result following the matching Keyword.
And in the Output you’ll easily See the Card’s Manufacturer and Model:
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3. Installing Broadcom WiFi Driver