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broadcom [2008/05/19 19:12] – Deprecated since 2.6.24 netrolller3d | broadcom [2008/12/28 14:35] – Added definition of supported devices. darkaudax | ||
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- | =======Broadcom bcm43xx ======= | + | ======= Broadcom bcm43xx ======= |
As of 2.6.17, a driver for the Broadcom bcm43xx wireless chipset has been included in the kernel. Older kernels can sometimes be made to work, check out resources available [[http:// | As of 2.6.17, a driver for the Broadcom bcm43xx wireless chipset has been included in the kernel. Older kernels can sometimes be made to work, check out resources available [[http:// | ||
**Note: As of 2.6.24, this driver is considered deprecated, and you might be better off using the new [[b43]] driver instead. (B43 supports the fragmentation attack, and it's much more stable than bcm43xx.)** | **Note: As of 2.6.24, this driver is considered deprecated, and you might be better off using the new [[b43]] driver instead. (B43 supports the fragmentation attack, and it's much more stable than bcm43xx.)** | ||
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+ | ===== Is My Card Supported? ===== | ||
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+ | Most broadcom cards are supported EXCEPT the following: | ||
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+ | * PCI ID 14e4:4315 | ||
+ | * Wireless-N | ||
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+ | To determine the PCI ID of your wireless device under linux, enter: | ||
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+ | lspci -nn | ||
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=====Alternate Patch===== | =====Alternate Patch===== |
broadcom.txt · Last modified: 2017/01/09 21:27 by mister_x