Wireless Card Setup for Linux: HP ZV5240us & Broadcom 54g

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The discussion focuses on setting up a Broadcom 54g wireless card on an HP zv5240us laptop running Linux. Users recommend utilizing NdisWrapper for driver installation, as the official Broadcom Linux drivers do not support this specific chipset. Additionally, YaST is mentioned as a potential tool for configuration, although its effectiveness remains uncertain for this particular setup. Participants suggest consulting external resources like LinuxQuestions.org for further assistance.

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  • Familiarity with Linux operating systems, particularly openSUSE.
  • Understanding of wireless networking concepts.
  • Knowledge of NdisWrapper installation and usage.
  • Basic troubleshooting skills for hardware configuration.
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  • Research the installation process for NdisWrapper on Linux.
  • Explore the configuration options available in YaST for wireless cards.
  • Investigate community forums for specific experiences with Broadcom 54g on Linux.
  • Review the official Broadcom documentation for any updates on Linux driver support.
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Linux users, particularly those with HP laptops and Broadcom wireless cards, as well as system administrators and tech enthusiasts looking to configure wireless networking on Linux systems.

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OK, I have an HP zv5240us with a Broadcom 54g wireless card.

This card is needed for me to connect. I have heard that YAST can be used to configure the card and I have also heard that ndiswrapper is needed.

So does anyone have any ideas?

Also, does broadcom support that chipset with linux drivers?

Thanks all!
 
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You might want to try asking http://www.linuxquestions.org/questions, as you're more likely to be able to find someone who can help you :wink:. The http://ndiswrapper.sourceforge.net/mediawiki/index.php/List doesn't list your card, but that doesn't mean it won't work. You could try NdisWrapper and see. There's an installation guide in the wiki somewhere and it's pretty good IMO. Not sure about using YaST to configure, as I've never used SuSe.
 
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Now if i could figure out how to use the button to turn on and off the card just like in windows, i would be gold.
 

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