Wireless problems with Inspiron 1545 in version 12.04

Question

I installed Ubuntu 12.04 and I can't seem to locate an answer on how to install the wireless drivers for it. I'm a noob linux user so, complete directions are appreciated. If you need anything to help solve the problem, you need only ask and I shall provide. Thank you, in advance, to anyone who offers any help for me.

Solution 1

Plug in the ethernet cable

run these commands in terminal

sudo apt-get purge bcmwl-kernel-source broadcom-sta-common broadcom-sta-source
sudo apt-get install b43-fwcutter firmware-b43-installer

Then unplug ethernet and reboot

Solution 2

This will show how to install the wireless driver: Dell Inspiron 1525, Upgraded to 12.04 and have lost Wireless Internet Connection

This will show how to unlock the hardware switch: Dell Inspiron 1525, Upgraded to 12.04 and have lost Wireless Internet Connection

Comments

[Keyur Buch]

Nothing appeared to happen and I still don't have wireless.

[Keyur Buch]

Used the solution from this post: askubuntu.com/questions/125624/… However, now it says disabled by hardware switch. I pressed my switch and there was no response.

[Keyur Buch]

And here is the solution for that little issue. I recomend listing all the devices before unblocking them. askubuntu.com/questions/139036/…