How to use a BCM4311 based wireless chip with SLED11
This document (7004503) is provided subject to the disclaimer at the end of this document.
Environment
Situation
Resolution
The package can be installed using the command
rpm -Uvh b43-fwcutter*rpm
To update the firmware, run as root the command
/usr/sbin/install_bcm43xx_firmware
Afterwards reboot the system to have the hardware completely reinitialized. Using the Network-Manager applets available, you should be able to connect to wireless networks.
Please note that this information is based on user reports. As the b43-fwcutter RPM is not shipped with SLED11, SUSE Technical Services does not support this package.
Additional Information
Network controller: Broadcom Corporation BCM4311 802.11b/g WLAN (rev 01)
26: PCI 300.0: 0282 WLAN controller
[...]
Model: "Broadcom BCM4311 802.11b/g WLAN"
Vendor: pci 0x14e4 "Broadcom"
Device: pci 0x4311 "BCM4311 802.11b/g WLAN"
SubVendor: pci 0x14e4 "Broadcom"
SubDevice: pci 0x0465
Please see http://linuxwireless.org/en/users/Drivers/b43 for more information.
Disclaimer
This Support Knowledgebase provides a valuable tool for SUSE customers and parties interested in our products and solutions to acquire information, ideas and learn from one another. Materials are provided for informational, personal or non-commercial use within your organization and are presented "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND.
- Document ID:7004503
- Creation Date: 23-Sep-2009
- Modified Date:28-Sep-2022
-
- SUSE Linux Enterprise Desktop
For questions or concerns with the SUSE Knowledgebase please contact: tidfeedback[at]suse.com