Re: how to examine the wireless
On 17 Dec, 2011, at 1:33, Camaleón <noelamac@gmail.com> wrote:
> On Sat, 17 Dec 2011 00:59:59 +0800, lina wrote:
>
>> On Sat, Dec 17, 2011 at 12:49 AM, Camaleón <noelamac@gmail.com> wrote:
>
>>> Broadcom's STA upstream driver is available here:
>>>
>>> http://www.broadcom.com/support/802.11/linux_sta.php
>>>
>>> But true is that is not listing BCM4331 chipset as "supported".
>>
>> Yes. I am not confident to fix the wireless issue from the packages
>> which hasn't become relatively stable yet.
>
> I think you're best bet would be compiling/installing an updated kernel.
> Just in case you need a wireless connection at some time...
You mean get the one from kernel.org.
I used to take from Sid one.
>
> It's easy and have no side effects: if it works, perfect, you can use it
> on you every day work. If it doesn't and/or does not fit your
> expectations and/or generates extra problems, remove it and keep Debian
> stock's one :-)
Before I met some threads saying the wireless caused the system failed to boot or some other issue. Just vague impression.
>
>> That's why I am a bit hesitating and waiting (and also another voice in
>> mind asking me to do a try),
>> another reason is that I have cable connections, so not urgent to have
>> the wireless worked.
>
> In such case (having an extra wired connection available and no need to
> use a wifi link) you can take a bag of popcorn, grab a seat and patiently
> wait.
Lol. Such an irresistible temptation,
Haha... I surrender and will try on weekend.
(-: Thanks for your sweet encouragement. :- )
>
> Greetings,
All the best,
>
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> Camaleón
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