GNU/Linux Ubuntu 25.04 Installing Broadcom Wl Driver Guide
Hi! Explore our comprehensive tutorial for a step-by-step guide on Installing the Broadcom Wl Wi-Fi/Bluetooth Wireless Driver with ease in Ubuntu 25.04 Plucky 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.
Finally, for BCM4306, BCM4309, and BCM4318 see instead: B43 Wireless Driver.

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