LinuxQuestions.org - Fedora 17 KDE wireless doesn't work

- Linux - Newbie (https://www.linuxquestions.org/questions/linux-newbie-8/)

- - Fedora 17 KDE wireless doesn't work (https://www.linuxquestions.org/questions/linux-newbie-8/fedora-17-kde-wireless-doesnt-work-948550/)

SimplyInquisitive

06-04-2012 10:37 PM

Fedora 17 KDE wireless doesn't work

I recently booted Fedora 17 KDE from a live cd. I have installed other Linux distros without problems, but when I boot Fedora I can't make a wireless connection in the live cd environment.

I enter software management and see the the B43 driver firmware is there, but I can't install it as I have with other Linux distros before beginning installation process. I would really like to install this system, but this is preventing it. Help please!

snowday

06-05-2012 02:53 PM

Welcome to the forums, the first step is to figure out which chipset you have:

Code:

lspci

Broadcom makes several different cards, and it's important to know which one you have before proceeding. :)

Alternately, you can boot with one of the distros that does work, and use:

Code:

lsmod

to list the modules in use to see whether it's b43, wl, brcm80211, etc.

No matter which module you need, you will have to download the firmware (using a temporary wired connection).

All times are GMT -5. The time now is 11:35 AM.