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Then I installed the "bcmwl-kernel-source" package using Synaptic, and UNinstalled the "b43-fwcutter" package.

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I then removed the proprietary Broadcom driver using Driver Manager. I then tried Fn+F5 to turn the rf on/off, no help. No wifi networks were displayed under the network manager icon. Once that was done I rebooted, wifi did not work at all. First I tried installing the Broadcom proprietary driver using the Driver Manager. With the default setup, as installed during installation, the wifi worked, but it would drop the connection randomly. I just installed LXLE-16.04.1 64bit just a couple of days ago.
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reinstalled my free security software again.all has and is working well.I have a Lenovo X140e netbook with the Broadcom BCM43228 wifi controller. installed the Broadcom driver and made sure it was enabled (at this stage my laptop could now see my wifi networks, mobile phone etc)
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Although the Broadcom driver WAS working well with these freewares, when I did the unintall/re install the security software was blocking the operation of The eventual problem was that I was using free anti virus (Avast) and firewall software (Zonealarm). The manufacturers advice line told me to do a factory reset of my laptop to fix. I tried many fixes from the internet (including this one) plus many re installs of the driver software without success. When I restarted the laptop I still couldn't connect to my mobile, but then I was notĪble to see any wifi networks. I have had this problem and it was driving me MAD! I was advised by my laptop's manufacturer to uninstall Broadcom to solve a mobile phone hotspot connectivity problem. Let us know if you face any difficulty or have any other question on Windows. Please get back to us if you have any more questions about this issue. If that fails, it will try to obtainĪn IP address without using the BROADCAST flag in DHCP Discover packets. In the Value data box, type 1, and then click OK.īy setting this registry key to 1, Windows Vista will first try to obtain an IP address by using the BROADCAST flag in DHCP Discover packets. Right-click DhcpConnEnableBcastFlagToggle, and then click Modify. In the New Value #1 box, type DhcpConnEnableBcastFlagToggle, and then press ENTER.į. On the Edit menu, point to New, and then click DWORD (32-bit) Value.Į. In this registry path, click the (GUID) subkey that corresponds to the network adapter that is connected to the network.ĭ. HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\Tcpip\Parameters\Interfaces\Ĭ.

Locate and then click the following registry subkey:
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If you are prompted for an administrator password or for confirmation, type your password, or click Continue.ī. Click Start, type regedit in the Start Search box, and then click regedit in the Programs list. To resolve this issue, disable the DHCP BROADCAST flag in Windows Vista. Windows Vista cannot obtain an IP address from certain routers or from certain non-Microsoft DHCP servers (How to back up and restore the registry in Windows)
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For more information about how to back up and restore the registry, click the following article number to view the article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base: For added protection, back up the registry before you modify it. Therefore, make sure that you follow these steps carefully. However, serious problems might occur if you modify the registry incorrectly. Important: This section, method, or task contains steps that tell Then click on "Stop" to stop the service from running in the current session In the dropdown box that says "Automatic" or "Manual", set it to Disabled and then click on "Apply"ĭ. Scroll down to the IP Helper service, right click on it and select PropertiesĬ. Hold the Windows key and type R, enter "services.msc" (without the quotes) and press Enterī. To reset the TCP/IP stack go to this article and either click on "Fix it for me" or follow the instructions to fix it yourself:Ī. I would suggest you to reset the network adaptor settings. I will be glad to assist you on this issue. Thank you for posting in the Microsoft community.įrom the issue description, wifi will not connect automatically to home wireless network.
