Broadcom’s IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n driver can be installed on any Linux disruption including Fedora Linux version 20. The driver (broadcom-wl and kmod-wl) works with the following Wireless chipsets only:
- BCM4311
- BCM4312
- BCM4313
- BCM4321
- BCM4322
- BCM43224
- BCM43225
- BCM43227
- BCM43228
Finding out your chipset / wireless card name on a Fedora Linux
Open the Terminal app and type the following shell command:
$ lspci
$ lspci | grep -i broadcom
Sample outputs:
How do I use Broadcom wireless cards in Fedora version 19/20?
Fedora Linux provides a version of this driver via rpmfusion repo. All you’ve to do is configure rpmfusion repo and install the driver.
Step #1: Enable rpmfusion repo
Open the Terminal app and type the following command:
# yum localinstall --nogpgcheck \
http://download1.rpmfusion.org/free/fedora/rpmfusion-free-release-$(rpm -E %fedora).noarch.rpm \
yum localinstall --nogpgcheck http://download1.rpmfusion.org/nonfree/fedora/rpmfusion-nonfree-release-$(rpm -E %fedora).noarch.rpm
Sample outputs:
Loaded plugins: langpacks, refresh-packagekit rpmfusion-free-release-20.noarch.rpm | 15 kB 00:00 Examining /var/tmp/yum-root-Gh9BLR/rpmfusion-free-release-20.noarch.rpm: rpmfusion-free-release-20-1.noarch Marking /var/tmp/yum-root-Gh9BLR/rpmfusion-free-release-20.noarch.rpm to be installed Skipping: yum, filename does not end in .rpm. Skipping: localinstall, filename does not end in .rpm. rpmfusion-nonfree-release-20.noarch.rpm | 15 kB 00:00 Examining /var/tmp/yum-root-Gh9BLR/rpmfusion-nonfree-release-20.noarch.rpm: rpmfusion-nonfree-release-20-1.noarch Marking /var/tmp/yum-root-Gh9BLR/rpmfusion-nonfree-release-20.noarch.rpm to be installed Resolving Dependencies --> Running transaction check ---> Package rpmfusion-free-release.noarch 0:20-1 will be installed ---> Package rpmfusion-nonfree-release.noarch 0:20-1 will be installed --> Finished Dependency Resolution Dependencies Resolved ============================================================================== Package Arch Version Repository Size ============================================================================== Installing: rpmfusion-free-release noarch 20-1 /rpmfusion-free-release-20.noarch 9.7 k rpmfusion-nonfree-release noarch 20-1 /rpmfusion-nonfree-release-20.noarch 9.9 k Transaction Summary ============================================================================== Install 2 Packages Total size: 20 k Installed size: 20 k Is this ok [y/d/N]: y Downloading packages: Running transaction check Running transaction test Transaction test succeeded Running transaction Warning: RPMDB altered outside of yum. Installing : rpmfusion-free-release-20-1.noarch 1/2 Installing : rpmfusion-nonfree-release-20-1.noarch 2/2 Verifying : rpmfusion-free-release-20-1.noarch 1/2 Verifying : rpmfusion-nonfree-release-20-1.noarch 2/2 Installed: rpmfusion-free-release.noarch 0:20-1 rpmfusion-nonfree-release.noarch 0:20-1 Complete! |
Step #2: Install Broadcom Wireless Drivers on Linux Fedora 20
Type the following yum command:
# yum search kmod-wl
## *** COMMENT: update the system *** ##
# yum update
## *** COMMENT: if a new kernel was installed reboot the system, before installing kmod-wl using following command i.e. reboot and issue the following command *** ##
# yum install kmod-wl
Sample outputs:
Loaded plugins: langpacks, refresh-packagekit Resolving Dependencies --> Running transaction check ---> Package kmod-wl.x86_64 0:6.30.223.141-5.fc20.22 will be installed --> Processing Dependency: kmod-wl-3.14.4-200.fc20.x86_64 >= 6.30.223.141-5.fc20.22 for package: kmod-wl-6.30.223.141-5.fc20.22.x86_64 --> Running transaction check ---> Package kmod-wl-3.14.4-200.fc20.x86_64.x86_64 0:6.30.223.141-5.fc20.22 will be installed --> Processing Dependency: wl-kmod-common >= 6.30.223.141 for package: kmod-wl-3.14.4-200.fc20.x86_64-6.30.223.141-5.fc20.22.x86_64 --> Running transaction check ---> Package broadcom-wl.noarch 0:6.30.223.141-2.fc20 will be installed --> Finished Dependency Resolution Dependencies Resolved =========================================================================================== Package Arch Version Repository Size =========================================================================================== Installing: kmod-wl x86_64 6.30.223.141-5.fc20.22 rpmfusion-nonfree-updates 14 k Installing for dependencies: broadcom-wl noarch 6.30.223.141-2.fc20 rpmfusion-nonfree 19 k kmod-wl-3.14.4-200.fc20.x86_64 x86_64 6.30.223.141-5.fc20.22 rpmfusion-nonfree-updates 1.1 M Transaction Summary =========================================================================================== Install 1 Package (+2 Dependent packages) Total download size: 1.2 M Installed size: 5.1 M Is this ok [y/d/N]: y Downloading packages: warning: /var/cache/yum/x86_64/20/rpmfusion-nonfree/packages/broadcom-wl-6.30.223.141-2.fc20.noarch.rpm: Header V3 RSA/SHA256 Signature, key ID b5f29883: NOKEY Public key for broadcom-wl-6.30.223.141-2.fc20.noarch.rpm is not installed (1/3): broadcom-wl-6.30.223.141-2.fc20.noarch.rpm | 19 kB 00:00:01 Public key for kmod-wl-6.30.223.141-5.fc20.22.x86_64.rpm is not installed (2/3): kmod-wl-6.30.223.141-5.fc20.22.x86_64.rpm | 14 kB 00:00:01 (3/3): kmod-wl-3.14.4-200.fc20.x86_64-6.30.223.141-5.fc20.22.x86_64 | 1.1 MB 00:00:04 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Total 250 kB/s | 1.2 MB 00:00:04 Retrieving key from file:///etc/pki/rpm-gpg/RPM-GPG-KEY-rpmfusion-nonfree-fedora-20 Importing GPG key 0xB5F29883: Userid : "RPM Fusion nonfree repository for Fedora (20) <rpmfusion-buildsys@lists.rpmfusion.org>" Fingerprint: a84d cf58 46cb 10b6 5c47 6c35 63c0 de8c b5f2 9883 Package : rpmfusion-nonfree-release-20-1.noarch (@/rpmfusion-nonfree-release-20.noarch) From : /etc/pki/rpm-gpg/RPM-GPG-KEY-rpmfusion-nonfree-fedora-20 Is this ok [y/N]: y Running transaction check Running transaction test Transaction test succeeded Running transaction Installing : kmod-wl-3.14.4-200.fc20.x86_64-6.30.223.141-5.fc20.22.x86_64 1/3 Installing : broadcom-wl-6.30.223.141-2.fc20.noarch 2/3 Installing : kmod-wl-6.30.223.141-5.fc20.22.x86_64 3/3 Verifying : broadcom-wl-6.30.223.141-2.fc20.noarch 1/3 Verifying : kmod-wl-3.14.4-200.fc20.x86_64-6.30.223.141-5.fc20.22.x86_64 2/3 Verifying : kmod-wl-6.30.223.141-5.fc20.22.x86_64 3/3 Installed: kmod-wl.x86_64 0:6.30.223.141-5.fc20.22 Dependency Installed: broadcom-wl.noarch 0:6.30.223.141-2.fc20 kmod-wl-3.14.4-200.fc20.x86_64.x86_64 0:6.30.223.141-5.fc20.22 Complete! |
Step #3: Reboot the system
Type the following reboot command to reboot the Linux based system:
# reboot
Step #4: Verify and connect to the Wireless network
Type the following command to verify that wireless interface is up and running:
$ ifconfig
$ iwconfig
Sample outputs:
wlp1s0 IEEE 802.11abg ESSID:off/any
Mode:Managed Access Point: Not-Associated Tx-Power=200 dBm
Retry short limit:7 RTS thr:off Fragment thr:off
Encryption key:off
Power Management:off
lo no wireless extensions.
p1p1 no wireless extensions.You can now connect to your wireless network using Network Manager (top right side) > Select Wi-Fi > Select Network > Select a network > Connect > Enter password for wireless network:
References
- Brodcom 802.11 Linux STA driver source code.
- b43 and b43legacy are drivers for the 802.11b/g/n family of wireless chips that Broadcom produces.
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Hello, thank you for the amazing guide. I am having an issue with step #2
I am entering # yum search kmod-wl —–and getting
[root@localhost ~]# yum search kmod-wl Loaded plugins: langpacks, refresh-packagekit ============================= N/S matched: kmod-wl ============================= akmod-wl.x86_64 : Akmod package for wl kernel module(s) kmod-wl.x86_64 : Metapackage which tracks in wl kernel module for newest kernel kmod-wl-3.11.10-301.fc20.x86_64.x86_64 : wl kernel module(s) for : 3.11.10-301.fc20.x86_64 kmod-wl-3.12.10-300.fc20.x86_64.x86_64 : wl kernel module(s) for : 3.12.10-300.fc20.x86_64 kmod-wl-3.12.5-302.fc20.x86_64.x86_64 : wl kernel module(s) for : 3.12.5-302.fc20.x86_64 kmod-wl-3.12.6-300.fc20.x86_64.x86_64 : wl kernel module(s) for : 3.12.6-300.fc20.x86_64 kmod-wl-3.12.7-300.fc20.x86_64.x86_64 : wl kernel module(s) for : 3.12.7-300.fc20.x86_64 kmod-wl-3.12.8-300.fc20.x86_64.x86_64 : wl kernel module(s) for : 3.12.8-300.fc20.x86_64 kmod-wl-3.12.9-300.fc20.x86_64.x86_64 : wl kernel module(s) for : 3.12.9-300.fc20.x86_64 kmod-wl-3.12.9-301.fc20.x86_64.x86_64 : wl kernel module(s) for : 3.12.9-301.fc20.x86_64 kmod-wl-3.13.10-200.fc20.x86_64.x86_64 : wl kernel module(s) for : 3.13.10-200.fc20.x86_64 kmod-wl-3.13.3-201.fc20.x86_64.x86_64 : wl kernel module(s) for : 3.13.3-201.fc20.x86_64 kmod-wl-3.13.4-200.fc20.x86_64.x86_64 : wl kernel module(s) for : 3.13.4-200.fc20.x86_64 kmod-wl-3.13.5-200.fc20.x86_64.x86_64 : wl kernel module(s) for : 3.13.5-200.fc20.x86_64 kmod-wl-3.13.6-200.fc20.x86_64.x86_64 : wl kernel module(s) for : 3.13.6-200.fc20.x86_64 kmod-wl-3.13.7-200.fc20.x86_64.x86_64 : wl kernel module(s) for : 3.13.7-200.fc20.x86_64 kmod-wl-3.13.8-200.fc20.x86_64.x86_64 : wl kernel module(s) for : 3.13.8-200.fc20.x86_64 kmod-wl-3.13.9-200.fc20.x86_64.x86_64 : wl kernel module(s) for : 3.13.9-200.fc20.x86_64 kmod-wl-3.14.1-200.fc20.x86_64.x86_64 : wl kernel module(s) for : 3.14.1-200.fc20.x86_64 kmod-wl-3.14.2-200.fc20.x86_64.x86_64 : wl kernel module(s) for : 3.14.2-200.fc20.x86_64 kmod-wl-3.14.3-200.fc20.x86_64.x86_64 : wl kernel module(s) for : 3.14.3-200.fc20.x86_64 kmod-wl-3.14.4-200.fc20.x86_64.x86_64 : wl kernel module(s) for : 3.14.4-200.fc20.x86_64 kmod-wl-3.14.5-200.fc20.x86_64.x86_64 : wl kernel module(s) for : 3.14.5-200.fc20.x86_64 kmod-wl-3.14.6-200.fc20.x86_64.x86_64 : wl kernel module(s) for : 3.14.6-200.fc20.x86_64Name and summary matches only, use “search all” for everything.
But when I use # yum install kmod-wl —- I am getting
Loaded plugins: langpacks, refresh-packagekit
Resolving Dependencies
–> Running transaction check
—> Package kmod-wl.x86_64 0:6.30.223.141-5.fc20.24 will be installed
–> Processing Dependency: kmod-wl-3.14.6-200.fc20.x86_64 >= 6.30.223.141-5.fc20.24 for package: kmod-wl-6.30.223.141-5.fc20.24.x86_64
–> Running transaction check
—> Package kmod-wl-3.14.6-200.fc20.x86_64.x86_64 0:6.30.223.141-5.fc20.24 will be installed
–> Processing Dependency: kernel-uname-r = 3.14.6-200.fc20.x86_64 for package: kmod-wl-3.14.6-200.fc20.x86_64-6.30.223.141-5.fc20.24.x86_64
–> Processing Dependency: wl-kmod-common >= 6.30.223.141 for package: kmod-wl-3.14.6-200.fc20.x86_64-6.30.223.141-5.fc20.24.x86_64
–> Running transaction check
—> Package broadcom-wl.noarch 0:6.30.223.141-2.fc20 will be installed
—> Package kmod-wl-3.14.6-200.fc20.x86_64.x86_64 0:6.30.223.141-5.fc20.24 will be installed
–> Processing Dependency: kernel-uname-r = 3.14.6-200.fc20.x86_64 for package: kmod-wl-3.14.6-200.fc20.x86_64-6.30.223.141-5.fc20.24.x86_64
–> Finished Dependency Resolution
Error: Package: kmod-wl-3.14.6-200.fc20.x86_64-6.30.223.141-5.fc20.24.x86_64 (rpmfusion-nonfree-updates)
Requires: kernel-uname-r = 3.14.6-200.fc20.x86_64
Installed: kernel-3.11.10-301.fc20.x86_64 (@koji-override-0/$releasever)
kernel-uname-r = 3.11.10-301.fc20.x86_64
Installed: kernel-3.14.7-200.fc20.x86_64 (@updates)
kernel-uname-r = 3.14.7-200.fc20.x86_64
Available: kernel-debug-3.11.10-301.fc20.x86_64 (fedora)
kernel-uname-r = 3.11.10-301.fc20.x86_64+debug
Available: kernel-debug-3.14.7-200.fc20.x86_64 (updates)
kernel-uname-r = 3.14.7-200.fc20.x86_64+debug
You could try using –skip-broken to work around the problem
You could try running: rpm -Va –nofiles –nodigest
I am a complete Linux noob, please help
First, run:
And try again:
Hello, I have the same problem after the last system update…
Have any Linux drivers been released for the BCM5787M chipset?
I could not install kmod-wl .The following error occurs during the installation.
[root@localhost ~]# yum install kmod-wl
Loaded plugins: langpacks, refresh-packagekit
Resolving Dependencies
–> Running transaction check
—> Package kmod-wl.x86_64 0:6.30.223.141-5.fc20.26 will be installed
–> Processing Dependency: kmod-wl-3.14.8-200.fc20.x86_64 >= 6.30.223.141-5.fc20.26 for package: kmod-wl-6.30.223.141-5.fc20.26.x86_64
–> Running transaction check
—> Package kmod-wl-3.14.8-200.fc20.x86_64.x86_64 0:6.30.223.141-5.fc20.26 will be installed
–> Processing Dependency: kernel-uname-r = 3.14.8-200.fc20.x86_64 for package: kmod-wl-3.14.8-200.fc20.x86_64-6.30.223.141-5.fc20.26.x86_64
–> Finished Dependency Resolution
Error: Package: kmod-wl-3.14.8-200.fc20.x86_64-6.30.223.141-5.fc20.26.x86_64 (rpmfusion-nonfree-updates)
Requires: kernel-uname-r = 3.14.8-200.fc20.x86_64
Installed: kernel-3.11.10-301.fc20.x86_64 (@koji-override-0/$releasever)
kernel-uname-r = 3.11.10-301.fc20.x86_64
Installed: kernel-3.14.9-200.fc20.x86_64 (@updates)
kernel-uname-r = 3.14.9-200.fc20.x86_64
Available: kernel-debug-3.11.10-301.fc20.x86_64 (fedora)
kernel-uname-r = 3.11.10-301.fc20.x86_64+debug
Available: kernel-debug-3.14.9-200.fc20.x86_64 (updates)
kernel-uname-r = 3.14.9-200.fc20.x86_64+debug
You could try using –skip-broken to work around the problem
You could try running: rpm -Va –nofiles –nodigest
[root@localhost ~]#
Any reply to this for a fix? I’m having the same problem with my hp dv6000? I’d appreciate any assistance I can get because I need this running for a class I’m taking. Thanks!!!!!
after running lspci | grep -i broadcom command i get the output as follow
Network controller: Broadcom Corporation BCM43142 802.11b/g/n (rev 01)
Subsystem: Lenovo Device 0611
Kernel driver in use: bcma-pci-bridge
Kernel modules: bcma
the chipset is not listed above..any way by which i can install,wifi drivers onnn my laptop
thank u it worked for me in my dell pc
I got problem in 1st step. Can you please help?
here is output….
Loaded plugins: langpacks, refresh-packagekit
Cannot open: http://download1.rpmfusion.org/free/fedora/rpmfusion-free-release-20.noarch.rpm. Skipping.
Skipping: yum, filename does not end in .rpm.
Skipping: localinstall, filename does not end in .rpm.
Cannot open: http://download1.rpmfusion.org/nofree/fedora/rpmfusion-nonfree-release-20.noarch.rpm. Skipping.
Nothing to do
Thanks a million. Instructions worked perfectly!
Thanks!!
I was searching for hours how to solve it. I followed your steps and in 5 minutes I completed it!
Wifi is now working. Thanks a lot!
THANKS MAN… great guide and 100% working!
Thank you again.
Martin
Thanks a lot!!!
thanks … :) working fine ..
Thanks Thanks Thanks
Is there any way could install kmod-wl for CentOS 6 machine?
Hello. I’m relatively new at Fedora but i am loving it. My DELL Vostro 1710 had the same problem after installing Fedora 20. Your tutorial saved my day. After that everything work fine, until the last update. 3.14.8. If i open with version 3.14.7 wireless is working, but the new one doesn’t. I’ve tried ti repeat the steps but no luck… Anyone has any idea what is the problem?? Thanks…
Hi there, I’m receiving this error and needed urgent assistance so that I can use my computer for class. Any and all help is appreciated. I’m using Fedora 20 on an HP dv6000.
Error:
[root@localhost khunt]# yum install kmod-wl
Loaded plugins: langpacks, refresh-packagekit rpmfusion-free-updates | 3.3 kB 00:00 rpmfusion-nonfree-updates | 3.3 kB 00:00 updates/20/x86_64/metalink | 17 kB 00:00 Resolving Dependencies --> Running transaction check ---> Package kmod-wl.x86_64 0:6.30.223.248-4.fc20.6 will be installed --> Processing Dependency: kmod-wl-3.17.7-200.fc20.x86_64 >= 6.30.223.248-4.fc20.6 for package: kmod-wl-6.30.223.248-4.fc20.6.x86_64 --> Running transaction check ---> Package kmod-wl-3.17.7-200.fc20.x86_64.x86_64 0:6.30.223.248-4.fc20.6 will be installed --> Processing Dependency: kernel-uname-r = 3.17.7-200.fc20.x86_64 for package: kmod-wl-3.17.7-200.fc20.x86_64-6.30.223.248-4.fc20.6.x86_64 --> Processing Dependency: wl-kmod-common >= 6.30.223.248 for package: kmod-wl-3.17.7-200.fc20.x86_64-6.30.223.248-4.fc20.6.x86_64 --> Running transaction check ---> Package broadcom-wl.noarch 0:6.30.223.248-1.fc20 will be installed ---> Package kmod-wl-3.17.7-200.fc20.x86_64.x86_64 0:6.30.223.248-4.fc20.6 will be installed --> Processing Dependency: kernel-uname-r = 3.17.7-200.fc20.x86_64 for package: kmod-wl-3.17.7-200.fc20.x86_64-6.30.223.248-4.fc20.6.x86_64 --> Finished Dependency Resolution Error: Package: kmod-wl-3.17.7-200.fc20.x86_64-6.30.223.248-4.fc20.6.x86_64 (rpmfusion-nonfree-updates) Requires: kernel-uname-r = 3.17.7-200.fc20.x86_64 Installed: kernel-3.11.10-301.fc20.x86_64 (@koji-override-0/$releasever) kernel-uname-r = 3.11.10-301.fc20.x86_64 Installed: kernel-3.17.8-200.fc20.x86_64 (@updates) kernel-uname-r = 3.17.8-200.fc20.x86_64 Available: kernel-debug-3.11.10-301.fc20.x86_64 (fedora) kernel-uname-r = 3.11.10-301.fc20.x86_64+debug Available: kernel-debug-3.17.8-200.fc20.x86_64 (updates) kernel-uname-r = 3.17.8-200.fc20.x86_64+debug You could try using --skip-broken to work around the problem You could try running: rpm -Va --nofiles --nodigestthank a lot ^_^
Bhai nitesh …my chipset is also same as like your BCM43142
SO you found any solution to install driver for this
If you found it than pls help me
Thank you so much!
Thank you very much. I was getting very frustrated trying to have Fedora on my laptop with Windows 10 and having no wireless with linux. This worked great with the Broadcom BCM43142 controller on a HP Pavilion .
works perfect on my Dell Latitude E6530 with
Network controller: Broadcom Corporation BCM43228 802.11a/b/g/n.
Thank you very much !
Thank you! I tried https://ask.fedoraproject.org/en/question/99042/no-wifi-in-fedora-25-new-to-fedora-and-linux/ and http://unix.stackexchange.com/questions/341020/fedora-25-broadcom-wireless-bcm43228-no-wifi but yours finally did it.
hi,
it’s work for me,
thank you very much.
work’s for me …….. tnx man