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lensilvan 07-15-2013 07:55 PM

Well, I have followed the instructions here: http://wireless.kernel.org/en/users/...entioned_above
However, after
Quote:

b43-fwcutter -w "/lib/firmware" broadcom-wl-5.100.138/linux/wl_apsta.o
, I find out that this issue about md5sum is following me.
Quote:

Sorry, the imput file is either wrong or not supported by b43-fwcutter.
This file has an unknown MD5sum e1b05e268bcdbfef3560c28fc161f30e.

ReaperX7 07-15-2013 10:18 PM

You do not need the Broadcom-STA driver for the b43 card you have. I recommend you remove it from your system as all your card requires is the loadable firmware:

Download, build, and install these EXACT packages from SlackBuilds to get your card working:

http://slackbuilds.org/repository/14.../b43-fwcutter/

http://slackbuilds.org/repository/14.../b43-firmware/

I'm guessing you have the 14e4:432c revision judging from the lspci readout you provided.

Secondly, you should not have to edit your scripts just to get the card working and provide the WPA/WPA2 keys for secure wi-fi. I recommend you install NetworkManager or Wicd to manage the network for you. Both come by default with Slackware 14.0, with NetworkManager installed by default on a full installation, and Wicd is located in the /extras directory.

lensilvan 07-17-2013 12:41 AM

Yes, I have already installed the slackbuild b43-fwcutter but I can't install firmware:
http://www.linuxquestions.org/questi...6/#post4984538
http://www.linuxquestions.org/questi...6/#post4984538
http://www.linuxquestions.org/questi...6/#post4986705

business_kid 07-17-2013 03:55 AM

Can't instal;l firmware? That's always a bitch. This instruction
Quote:

b43-fwcutter -w "/lib/firmware" broadcom-wl-5.100.138/linux/wl_apsta.o
will work only if
1. You have cd'ed to the directory where you have the broadcom package unarchived, & 'ls' shows the broadcom-wl package

2. You have exactly version broadcom-wl-5.100.138. If not, correct it.

3. There is a file wl_apsta.o.

You will know you got it when you see a few filenames come up on the terminal you're working with, as the various firmware files are extracted.

lensilvan 08-09-2013 01:13 AM

Sorry for the reply delayed.
I've cd'ed to the directory where broadcom-wl-5.100.138 is there (the version is correct) as well as the repertories config and Linux and wl_apsta.o.
However,
Code:

b43-fwcutter -w "/lib/firmware" broadcom-wl-5.100.138/linux/wl_apsta.o
Gives only
Quote:

Cannot open input file broadcom-wl-5.100.138/linux/wl_apsta.o
Same disappointing result as root.

Bertman123 08-09-2013 06:51 PM

I use the broadcom-sta driver myself and if you do use that you need to blacklist the b43 & ssb drivers and then reboot.

lensilvan 08-09-2013 10:13 PM

broadcom-sta did not worked for me.
http://www.linuxquestions.org/questi...6/#post4983401

business_kid 08-10-2013 08:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lensilvan (Post 5006059)
Sorry for the reply delayed.
I've cd'ed to the directory where broadcom-wl-5.100.138 is there (the version is correct) as well as the repertories config and Linux and wl_apsta.o.
However,
Code:

b43-fwcutter -w "/lib/firmware" broadcom-wl-5.100.138/linux/wl_apsta.o
Gives only

Same disappointing result as root.

@Lenslivan: You're simply not giving enough effort to make these suggestions work, or enough feedback to allow us to suggest anything else. Try these intstructions
Code:

sudo updatedb
locate wl_apasta.o

The first updates the database, which takes time. 2
2nd finds the file. Then point bw43-fwcutter at the file and try again

Bertman123 08-10-2013 11:39 AM

the broadcom-sta will work if you blacklist the b43 & ssb drivers in /etc/modprobe.d/blacklist.conf and then re-boot.

If you do not blacklist those driver then it will not work.

lensilvan 08-11-2013 09:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bertman123 (Post 5006836)
the broadcom-sta will work if you blacklist the b43 & ssb drivers in /etc/modprobe.d/blacklist.conf and then re-boot.

If you do not blacklist those driver then it will not work.

My first message was a bit confusing but I blaklisted b43 and ssb and anyway it did not work.

Quote:

Originally Posted by business_kid (Post 5006781)
@Lenslivan: You're simply not giving enough effort to make these suggestions work, or enough feedback to allow us to suggest anything else. Try these intstructions
Code:

sudo updatedb
locate wl_apasta.o


I'm far from being an expert. You have to tell me what should I do, ask to give the output of commands, etc...

The first updates the database, which takes time. 2
2nd finds the file. Then point bw43-fwcutter at the file and try again
The command Updatedb remained silent (no output). wl_apasta.o exists and was found at $HOME/broadcom-wl-5.100.138/linux/wl_apsta.o as expected.
The same error appears.
Code:

~$  b43-fwcutter -w "/lib/firmware" broadcom-wl-5.100.138/linux/wl_apsta.o
No sorry. the input file is either wrong or not supported by b43-fwcutter.
This file has an unknown MD5sum e1b05e268bcdbfef3560c28fc161f30e.

However, when I "cd" to the directory where wl_apasta.o is located ( $HOME/broadcom-wl-5.100.138/linux/wl_apsta.o ), it respond by the following:
Quote:

Cannot open input file broadcom-wl-5.100.138/linux/wl_apsta.o.

lensilvan 08-20-2013 07:13 AM

Up.

lensilvan 08-28-2013 05:53 AM

Re-up.

jostber 08-28-2013 06:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lensilvan (Post 5007536)
My first message was a bit confusing but I blaklisted b43 and ssb and anyway it did not work.




I'm far from being an expert. You have to tell me what should I do, ask to give the output of commands, etc...

The first updates the database, which takes time. 2
2nd finds the file. Then point bw43-fwcutter at the file and try again
The command Updatedb remained silent (no output). wl_apasta.o exists and was found at $HOME/broadcom-wl-5.100.138/linux/wl_apsta.o as expected.
The same error appears.
Code:

~$  b43-fwcutter -w "/lib/firmware" broadcom-wl-5.100.138/linux/wl_apsta.o
No sorry. the input file is either wrong or not supported by b43-fwcutter.
This file has an unknown MD5sum e1b05e268bcdbfef3560c28fc161f30e.

However, when I "cd" to the directory where wl_apasta.o is located ( $HOME/broadcom-wl-5.100.138/linux/wl_apsta.o ), it respond by the following:

Seems like you have written the name of the wl_apasta.o file wrongly?

turtleli 08-28-2013 06:52 AM

The errors you have are rather weird, b43-fwcutter shouldn't be having problems with extracting the firmware since the checksums for wl_apsta.o are correct. However, it is claiming that the checksums are "unknown".

Have you tried redownloading and reinstalling b43-fwcutter?

business_kid 08-30-2013 03:14 PM

Quite possibly the wrong version of the b43-fwcutter is being used. IIRC, newer is not necessarily better. This version works for one thing, that one for another. At least that USED to be the way.

http://wireless.kernel.org/en/users/Drivers/b43


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