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Title: Ubuntu WiFi on Macbook
Post by: Varg the wanderer on April 05, 2017, 03:06:21 pm

I found myself with another old macbook on my hands recently, and since I hate El Capitan (Latest OS the thing can handle from Apple) I installed Ubuntu. I'm still getting used to it, but I am having trouble getting the wifi to work. It's like it (wifi) won't even turn on. Any ideas?

Title: Re: Ubuntu WiFi on Macbook
Post by: Kaiden on April 05, 2017, 04:07:27 pm

I've had this problem before, I think it has to do with a certain package, but I can't remember its name.

You'll just have yo use LAN over WiFi for now.

Title: Re: Ubuntu WiFi on Macbook
Post by: Foxpup on April 05, 2017, 11:48:18 pm

You need to install the firmware microcode for your wireless card. Apple AirPort uses the Broadcom 43xx chipset (I think), so you want the firmware-b43-installer package.

Title: Re: Ubuntu WiFi on Macbook
Post by: Varg the wanderer on April 14, 2017, 12:01:05 pm

Thank-you! I currently cannot use an Ethernet connection (I use my phone for internet), but when I get somewhere I can I'll give it a go. Thank you so much!