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Re: bcm43xx issues an error message every minute



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On Sat, 26 May 2007 17:42:54 +0200
"Georg Heinrich" <georg.heinrich@gh-blue.de> wrote:

> Hello,
> 
> I get the following error messages about every minute on the console:
> 
>     bcm43xx: PHY connected
>     bcm43xx: Microcode "bcm43xx_microcode5.fw" not available or load
> failed bcm43xx: core_up for active 802.11 core failed (-2)
> 
> The HW is:
>     Apple PowerBook G4 12" (PowerBook 6,8) 1,5 GHz
>     Airport Extreme, Firmware version 405.1 (3.90.34.0.p18)
> 
> What do I have to do to solve the error?

1) Connect to the Internet (via Ethernet or Bluetooth or whatever).
2) Install the bcm43xx-fwcutter pacakge.

Alternately, read the bcm43xx-fwcutter package documentation for
information on how to install the firmware off line.

> What can I do to stop those error messages showing up every minute
> until the error is solved?
> 
> Any hint is welcome.
> Thanks in advance,
> 
>     G. Heinrich
> 
> 
> 


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