bluetooth conflict Broadcom BCM4313 802.1 wireless network adaptor

catchadragon · 05-22-2021, 03:36 AM

Hi
how do I stop my system from reverting to the broadcomm BCM4313 802.1 wireless net adaptor on shutdown?

In driver manager I have it as DO NOT USE and the linux drivers work my bluetooth fine but then it reverts back to the Broadcomm from time to time and I have to tick the DO NOT USE box again and restart the computer.

Can I delete or at lease quarantine the Broadcom adaptor so it doesnt do this?
thanks

Soadyheid · 05-22-2021, 06:31 AM

You do know that Bluetooth and WiFi are completely different wireless protocols don't you?

Bluetooth connects headphones, speakers, etc to your computer using a Bluetooth adapter while WiFi is used to connect you to the Internet via your router. (Using the Broadcomm adapter unless, like me, you use a cabled connection.)

Play Bonny!

catchadragon · 05-23-2021, 04:35 PM

Yes I'm aware of that it's baffling.

When I shut down the Broadcom driver and use Linux Mint driver my bluetooth kicks in.

Otherwise the Bluetooth screen option on screen are dead.

Any ideas
Thankyou