deltaflyer

Just an FYI, for all openSUSE11. users who have the bcm43xx chip-set in their wireless device.

1 ) make sure you are on a wired connection first
2 ) open a console & type in this

&press enter

3 ) this *should* install the necessary firmware for your device. re-boot to activate the device,then, go to YaST - network devices - network settings & set up your wireless device as normal

Hope this helps someone

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waterhead

Good info, thanks!

I am planning on installing SuSE 11 soon, and I have a Broadcom wireless, so this will help.

In a related matter. I see on the Linux Wireless-firmware installation page, there are special instructions for Ubuntu and Debian users.
And just to clear up any confusion over the name. Newer kernels should be using the b43 driver, not the bcm43xx driver, regardless of the firmware installation script's name (install_bcm43xx_firmware).

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bryansmith

Reading this page will help any one who is confused with the version info.

Bryan

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waterhead

That's the exact same page and section that I linked to.

You still get an "A" for effort.

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Jasondt2001

I just wanted to thank you all (especially the o/p) for putting this up to help new guys like myself.
I installed 11 and was pulling my hair out, until I found this post... 30 seconds and a reboot later, I'm back!!!

Thanks again!