TekGx
10 August 2024 10:24
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Hello,
I just installed Zorin OS 17.1 Core Fr on my laptop (Asus X751L), the installation went well, except that my wifi card is not recognized.
In the updates, I am offered to install a Broadcom driver and reboot but it does not work.
Thank you in advance for your help
Welcome to the Forum!
So, when You click and choose the Point ''Utilisation de Broadcom ...'' it doesn't happen anything?
Apparently broadcom drivers are often unsigned and so you may need to disable Secure Boot, then reinstall them.
Source: wireless - BCM43142 WiFi adapter doesn't work on Ubuntu 20.04 - Ask Ubuntu
If that doesn't work, please see my guide on troubleshooting wifi that I wrote because wifi issues are a depressingly common topic with linux.
Since becoming more active in these forums over the last few months, I think WiFi driver or connection issues might just be the single most common topic - it's surely top 5, if not in 1st place! This post is designed to provide some troubleshooting steps which tend to resolve the more simple device / driver issues I've come across, and group together the basic information gathering steps to help people write meaningful requests for help if those steps don't resolve the issue.
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Don't forget that Broadcom is also wholly proprietary and must be installed by the user, not by a distributor:
sudo apt install firmware-b43-installer b43-fwcutter bcmwl-kernel-source
TekGx
12 August 2024 06:43
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Hello,
Great! , it works after disabling Secure Boot in the bios settings (Key "Esc" when starting on Asus)
Update Manager - Settings - Additional Drivers - Using Broadcom 802.11..."
The installation was done automatically and I was able to connect.
Should I leave Secure Boot disabled now?
Thanks for your help!
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You could simply test it and activate it again and look if it works. But to prevent possible other Issues You could let it deactivate.