Firmware missing and Wi-Fi not working
I put Ubuntu on an Acer Aspire 3690 Laptop (replaced Windows Vista). Everything seems to work fine except the wireless connection. It says FIRMWARE MISSING. It detects that I have a wireless card, so I don't know what to do. I've already used the ADDITIONAL DRIVERS thing, and that didn't work. I've googled and have not found anything helpful.
I don't really know what I'm doing, so can your directions please be kindergarten level? Thank you very much for any help you can provide. I really appreciate it.
wireless networking firmware
edited Dec 16 '12 at 1:38
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I put Ubuntu on an Acer Aspire 3690 Laptop (replaced Windows Vista). Everything seems to work fine except the wireless connection. It says FIRMWARE MISSING. It detects that I have a wireless card, so I don't know what to do. I've already used the ADDITIONAL DRIVERS thing, and that didn't work. I've googled and have not found anything helpful.
I don't really know what I'm doing, so can your directions please be kindergarten level? Thank you very much for any help you can provide. I really appreciate it.
wireless networking firmware
edited Dec 16 '12 at 1:38
Mochan
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asked Dec 10 '12 at 5:07
drewdrew
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Welcome to Ask Ubuntu, drew. You might consider adding what version of Ubuntu you have installed. Is it 12.04 (the first one on this page) or 12.10 (the second one on this page)? Or did you install an earlier version? Have fun! :)
– Mochan
Dec 10 '12 at 5:56
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I put Ubuntu on an Acer Aspire 3690 Laptop (replaced Windows Vista). Everything seems to work fine except the wireless connection. It says FIRMWARE MISSING. It detects that I have a wireless card, so I don't know what to do. I've already used the ADDITIONAL DRIVERS thing, and that didn't work. I've googled and have not found anything helpful.
I don't really know what I'm doing, so can your directions please be kindergarten level? Thank you very much for any help you can provide. I really appreciate it.
wireless networking firmware
edited Dec 16 '12 at 1:38
Mochan
1,35131837
asked Dec 10 '12 at 5:07
drewdrew
612
I put Ubuntu on an Acer Aspire 3690 Laptop (replaced Windows Vista). Everything seems to work fine except the wireless connection. It says FIRMWARE MISSING. It detects that I have a wireless card, so I don't know what to do. I've already used the ADDITIONAL DRIVERS thing, and that didn't work. I've googled and have not found anything helpful.
I don't really know what I'm doing, so can your directions please be kindergarten level? Thank you very much for any help you can provide. I really appreciate it.
wireless networking firmware
wireless networking firmware
edited Dec 16 '12 at 1:38
Mochan
1,35131837
asked Dec 10 '12 at 5:07
drewdrew
612
edited Dec 16 '12 at 1:38
Mochan
1,35131837
asked Dec 10 '12 at 5:07
drewdrew
612
edited Dec 16 '12 at 1:38
Mochan
1,35131837
edited Dec 16 '12 at 1:38
Mochan
1,35131837
edited Dec 16 '12 at 1:38
Mochan
1,35131837
1,35131837
asked Dec 10 '12 at 5:07
drewdrew
612
asked Dec 10 '12 at 5:07
drewdrew
612
asked Dec 10 '12 at 5:07
drewdrew
612
612
Welcome to Ask Ubuntu, drew. You might consider adding what version of Ubuntu you have installed. Is it 12.04 (the first one on this page) or 12.10 (the second one on this page)? Or did you install an earlier version? Have fun! :)
– Mochan
Dec 10 '12 at 5:56
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Welcome to Ask Ubuntu, drew. You might consider adding what version of Ubuntu you have installed. Is it 12.04 (the first one on this page) or 12.10 (the second one on this page)? Or did you install an earlier version? Have fun! :)
– Mochan
Dec 10 '12 at 5:56
Welcome to Ask Ubuntu, drew. You might consider adding what version of Ubuntu you have installed. Is it 12.04 (the first one on this page) or 12.10 (the second one on this page)? Or did you install an earlier version? Have fun! :)
– Mochan
Dec 10 '12 at 5:56
Welcome to Ask Ubuntu, drew. You might consider adding what version of Ubuntu you have installed. Is it 12.04 (the first one on this page) or 12.10 (the second one on this page)? Or did you install an earlier version? Have fun! :)
– Mochan
Dec 10 '12 at 5:56
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I think the new kernel and broadcom drivers are the reason for the problem.
Open your terminal
- Click the Dash Icon on the Top-Left of the Screen
- Type Terminal
- Click the Black Icon that appears.
Execute the commands
Type the following command.
sudo apt-get install linux-headers-generic
Press Enter, and you will be prompted for your password. Enter your password, and press Enter
Now, type the following command
sudo apt-get install --reinstall bcmwl-kernel-source
Press Enter. Now, type the following command
sudo modprobe wl
Now your wireless should start working.
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I think the new kernel and broadcom drivers are the reason for the problem.
Open your terminal
- Click the Dash Icon on the Top-Left of the Screen
- Type Terminal
- Click the Black Icon that appears.
Execute the commands
Type the following command.
sudo apt-get install linux-headers-generic
Press Enter, and you will be prompted for your password. Enter your password, and press Enter
Now, type the following command
sudo apt-get install --reinstall bcmwl-kernel-source
Press Enter. Now, type the following command
sudo modprobe wl
Now your wireless should start working.
Source:
edited Apr 13 '17 at 12:23
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answered Dec 10 '12 at 6:00
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I think the new kernel and broadcom drivers are the reason for the problem.
Open your terminal
- Click the Dash Icon on the Top-Left of the Screen
- Type Terminal
- Click the Black Icon that appears.
Execute the commands
Type the following command.
sudo apt-get install linux-headers-generic
Press Enter, and you will be prompted for your password. Enter your password, and press Enter
Now, type the following command
sudo apt-get install --reinstall bcmwl-kernel-source
Press Enter. Now, type the following command
sudo modprobe wl
Now your wireless should start working.
Source:
edited Apr 13 '17 at 12:23
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answered Dec 10 '12 at 6:00
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I think the new kernel and broadcom drivers are the reason for the problem.
Open your terminal
- Click the Dash Icon on the Top-Left of the Screen
- Type Terminal
- Click the Black Icon that appears.
Execute the commands
Type the following command.
sudo apt-get install linux-headers-generic
Press Enter, and you will be prompted for your password. Enter your password, and press Enter
Now, type the following command
sudo apt-get install --reinstall bcmwl-kernel-source
Press Enter. Now, type the following command
sudo modprobe wl
Now your wireless should start working.
Source:
edited Apr 13 '17 at 12:23
Community♦
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answered Dec 10 '12 at 6:00
HashkenHashken
4,44852546
I think the new kernel and broadcom drivers are the reason for the problem.
Open your terminal
- Click the Dash Icon on the Top-Left of the Screen
- Type Terminal
- Click the Black Icon that appears.
Execute the commands
Type the following command.
sudo apt-get install linux-headers-generic
Press Enter, and you will be prompted for your password. Enter your password, and press Enter
Now, type the following command
sudo apt-get install --reinstall bcmwl-kernel-source
Press Enter. Now, type the following command
sudo modprobe wl
Now your wireless should start working.
Source:
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Welcome to Ask Ubuntu, drew. You might consider adding what version of Ubuntu you have installed. Is it 12.04 (the first one on this page) or 12.10 (the second one on this page)? Or did you install an earlier version? Have fun! :)
– Mochan
Dec 10 '12 at 5:56