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    Broadcom wifi

    Discussion in 'Linux Compatibility and Software' started by alan12, Nov 25, 2010.

  1. alan12

    alan12 Newbie

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    I have just bought an Aspire 9250, it has a Broadcom wifi card, can any on suggest and Intel card, ( as they are more compatible with Linux), to replace it with, and where to purchase such a card.
    Although I know my way around desktop hardware, I have no idea about laptop hardware, so any help would be appreciated.
    I am in the UK.
     
    alan12, Nov 25, 2010
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    alan12 Newbie

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    Sorry I posted the wrong number for the laptop, it is an Acer Aspire 5920G :eek:
     
    alan12, Nov 25, 2010
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    systemfehler Notebook Geek

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    Why don't you try a eg. Ubuntu 10.10 live CD to check if your current Broadcom chip works? I currently have a Intel 6300 wlan card which is quite good but sadly this time Intel and/or Kernel development teams messed up:

    I can't use n-only modes with my notebook and have to revert back to 54Mbit/s only. So Intel is not always the better choice. So I would just check before looking for other cards. If your notebook is the 5920G there should be also modells with the Intel 4965AGN card. I guess (not really sure) that you could get one of those and put them in.
     
    systemfehler, Nov 26, 2010
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  4. Thomas

    Thomas McLovin

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    It should work, at least with restricted drivers.
     
    Thomas, Nov 26, 2010
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    systemfehler Notebook Geek

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    systemfehler, Nov 26, 2010
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    Falco152 Notebook Demon

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    Have you tried manually compiling the drivers and installing yourself??

    I don't use Ubuntu so i don't know much about it but the process is roughly the same for any Linux derivative.

    I used to have Dell 1505 (broadcom 4328), and it connects to my N only AP just fine.

    I just realized I went off topic :(

    @ OP
    Check if Acer laptops whitelist wireless cards.

    Anyways, the most easiest to install is the intel wifi link 1000 and 6000 series.
     
    Falco152, Nov 26, 2010
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  7. H.A.L. 9000

    H.A.L. 9000 Occam's Chainsaw

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    Acer doesn't pull any of that crap like HP does. Any wireless card will work in an Acer, as long as it's the same PCI-e style (mini, half-mini).

    In which case, if the OP still is eying an Intel card, I say look at the 6200 or 6300. Atheros, Broadcom, and Intel cards will all work with Ubuntu, with restricted drivers.
     
    H.A.L. 9000, Nov 27, 2010
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