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On 02/03/14 22:12, Grant Phillips-Sewell wrote: > > > On 2 Mar 2014 21:28, "Paul Sutton" <zleap@xxxxxxxxx > <mailto:zleap@xxxxxxxxx>> wrote: > > > > 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 > > With WiFi you need to associate it with your Access Point or router > first. The tools to look at are iwconfig, iwpriv, wpa_supplicant... or > if you're feeling brave, NetworkManager. > > Grant > > > Ok, i will see how I get on, the list of options on the website that Bad Apple sent doesn't seem to include netinst, but that doesn't really matter as I can just select the one that includes the right window manager (maybe openbox or something lightweight), I would really like to avoid network manager, it seems to want to do what it wants for you, rather than helping you do what you want, If I want to disable something I should be able to. will have a look tomorrow but I think installing with the drivers enabled is a better option, at least I can then learn how to download / install modules manually so they auto start on boot up. It seems strange going back to the root / user login system, but I think as you get more in to Linux you end up in some cases wanting the power back but in a controlled way, I guess all I need to do is add my normal user account to the sudo-ers list and be back to how things are with Lubuntu. but having the option of removing myself if need be. 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