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nyc_rr 05-27-2014 04:26 PM
Is 802.11n supported by the bcmwl-kernel-source wireless driver?
 
Hello friends

I have a dual band router with the 2.4GHZ and 5GHZ channels.

My laptop with Mint installed has a wifi adapter that supports 802.11/a/b/g/n.

Right now, the wifi is connected to the 2.4GHZ channel. When I did a scan for my SSID that is on the 5GHZ channel, it is not listed.

My chromebook which has a 802.11n adapter as well connects to my 5GHZ channel just fine.

My question is -- is the bcmwl-kernel-source driver limited to only 802.11/a/b/g and 802.11/n isn't supported?

I appreciate any comments. Thanks

nyc_rr 05-27-2014 11:14 PM
Since no one is sure of the answer. My hunch is the bcmwl-kernel-source driver doesn't support the 802.11n protocol.

It's mot a total lost, at least It works with the 802.11g protocol and thus I can connect to the Internet. :D

Ztcoracat 05-28-2014 12:23 AM
Quote:
Originally Posted by nyc_rr (Post 5177865)
Since no one is sure of the answer. My hunch is the bcmwl-kernel-source driver doesn't support the 802.11n protocol.

It's mot a total lost, at least It works with the 802.11g protocol and thus I can connect to the Internet. :D
AFAIK, the brcm80211 drivers are included in the kernel. They are named brcmsmac for PCI cards and brcmfmac for SDIO devices.
I'm not sure however which kernel the broadcom driver became available with, sorry.
https://wiki.archlinux.org/index.php/broadcom_wireless

Sometimes installing the driver for your chipset helps the wifi-
And in some cases you may even have to install 'wireless-tools'

https://packages.debian.org/search?k...wireless-tools

nyc_rr 05-28-2014 01:22 PM
Thanks Ztcoracat for your post. The reason I used the bcmwl-kernel-source driver is because I read it replaced the older depreciated bcm43xx drivers. I wasn't aware of the brcm80211 drivers. If I ever do a fresh install of Mint, I'll try the brcm80211 drivers in the future.

Ztcoracat 05-29-2014 01:11 AM
Quote:
Originally Posted by nyc_rr (Post 5178222)
Thanks Ztcoracat for your post. The reason I used the bcmwl-kernel-source driver is because I read it replaced the older depreciated bcm43xx drivers. I wasn't aware of the brcm80211 drivers. If I ever do a fresh install of Mint, I'll try the brcm80211 drivers in the future.
Your very Welcome-;)

How's Linux Mint with the wireless?

What version of the kernel is Mint using?
Run uname -a to find out:-

I heard 'Linux Mint 17' will be out soon (I think this June) and it's designed for the LTS; which is great.

nyc_rr 05-29-2014 06:40 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by Ztcoracat (Post 5178508)
Your very Welcome-;)

How's Linux Mint with the wireless?

What version of the kernel is Mint using?
Run uname -a to find out:-

I heard 'Linux Mint 17' will be out soon (I think this June) and it's designed for the LTS; which is great.
Sorry for the delay in getting back.

Here is what my Mint 16 is

Linux geekguy 3.11.0-12-generic #19-Ubuntu SMP Wed Oct 9 16:12:00 UTC 2013 i686 i686 i686 GNU/Linux

I'm running Mint 16 MATE 64Bit desktop but the info says ubuntu :scratch:

As for the wireless. it's strong and stable. Thanks

Ztcoracat 05-29-2014 09:59 PM
Quote:
I'm running Mint 16 MATE 64Bit desktop but the info says ubuntu
Ubuntu?
Yes, of course. -:-Mint is based on Debian and Ubuntu-:-

Just for grins and giggles what's the output of:
Code:
cat /etc/os-release
Thanks for posting the kernel Mint is using.

nyc_rr 05-30-2014 12:16 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by Ztcoracat (Post 5179121)
Just for grins and giggles what's the output of:
Code:
cat /etc/os-release
Thanks for posting the kernel Mint is using.
Code:
cat /etc/lsb-release
DISTRIB_ID=LinuxMint
DISTRIB_RELEASE=16
DISTRIB_CODENAME=petra
DISTRIB_DESCRIPTION="Linux Mint 16 Petra"
Code:
cat /etc/os-release
NAME="Ubuntu"
VERSION="13.10, Saucy Salamander"
ID=ubuntu
ID_LIKE=debian
PRETTY_NAME="Ubuntu 13.10"
VERSION_ID="13.10"
HOME_URL="http://www.ubuntu.com/"
SUPPORT_URL="http://help.ubuntu.com/"
BUG_REPORT_URL="http://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/"
Even though it is referencing ubuntu that's ok, It's not a major issue. What's important is all hardware is working at peak performance including wifi.

:)

Ztcoracat 05-30-2014 01:21 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by nyc_rr (Post 5179447)
Code:
cat /etc/lsb-release
DISTRIB_ID=LinuxMint
DISTRIB_RELEASE=16
DISTRIB_CODENAME=petra
DISTRIB_DESCRIPTION="Linux Mint 16 Petra"
Code:
cat /etc/os-release
NAME="Ubuntu"
VERSION="13.10, Saucy Salamander"
ID=ubuntu
ID_LIKE=debian
PRETTY_NAME="Ubuntu 13.10"
VERSION_ID="13.10"
HOME_URL="http://www.ubuntu.com/"
SUPPORT_URL="http://help.ubuntu.com/"
BUG_REPORT_URL="http://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/"
Even though it is referencing ubuntu that's ok, It's not a major issue. What's important is all hardware is working at peak performance including wifi.

:)
Agreed.

The new Linux Mint is already out--
The team is proud to announce the release of Linux Mint 17 “Qiana” MATE RC. Linux Mint 17 Qiana MATE Edition Linux Mint 17 "Qiana" is a long term support release which will be supported until 2019.

Enjoy your Mint;nyc_rr-;)

Have a great weekend and don't forget to mark your thread solved.


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