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Re: [LUG] installing wireless drivers on debian 7.4 - fixed sort of

 

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

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