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On 02/03/14 21:18, Paul Sutton wrote: > Hi > > I am trying to get the wireless working on my netbook, just installed > debian 7.4 net install (via ethernet) and need to get the wireless > device working > > according to lspci this is > 03:00.0 Network controller: Broadcom Corporation BCM4312 802.11b/g > LP-PHY (rev 01) > > Using this page as a guide > > https://lists.debian.org/debian-user/2011/11/msg00110.html > > aptitude install module-assistant wireless-tools > m-a a-i broadcom-sta > modprobe -r b44 b43 b43legacy ssb brcmsmac > modprobe wl > iwconfig > > if I enter this at the command line > m-a a-i broadcom-sta > > i get the following > broadcom-sta, Whatis broadcom sta. > > I am simply trying to follow the instructions, so the above output is not really > helpful, > > can anyone help please. > > Note it works fine under Lubuntu, so the drivers are out there, just how to > install them on debian, > > if I need to enable non free repositories how do I do this, ? > > this is a very minimal install (which is what I want) I am going to install JUST > what I need, gnome is the normal default gui system but its far too bloated, and > has too much of stuff I don't want or will never use, its easier to > start with minimal and build up. > > thanks > > Paul > > Ok enabled non free repositories http://serverfault.com/questions/240920/how-do-i-enable-non-free-packages-on-debian ifconfig now displays for wlan0 but gives no IP address., but at least it knows the wireless interface is there. Paul -- -- web : http://www.zleap.net twitter : @zleap14 http://www.linkedin.com/pub/paul-sutton/36/595/911 Torbay Raspberry Pi Jam, 8th March 2014 - http://dcglug.drogon.net/torbay-pi-jam/ I am committed to safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable groups and expect any school or establishment I am involved with to share this commitment. -- The Mailing List for the Devon & Cornwall LUG http://mailman.dclug.org.uk/listinfo/list FAQ: http://www.dcglug.org.uk/listfaq