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Cannot "Apply Changes" in Software & Updates>Additional Drivers

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Ran current Ubuntu off USB, needed to enable "Broadcom 802.11 Linux STA wireless driver ..." by clicking Apply Changes in Additional Drivers. Having done that was able to connect to wifi without problem.

Whilst connected, I "Installed" Ubuntu on my HP Mini 110, cleaning everything off the drive. Updates were downloaded and everything was peachy. Prompted to Reboot, I did so and encountered again the need to Apply Changes to get the wireless working.

But now, clicking on Apply Changes does nothing but reset the button to "Do not use this device". I cannot enable the Broadcom driver and, of course, cannot connect to wifi.

In summary: works fine when booted from USB; doesn't work when booted from installed Ubuntu.

Thx.

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answered 2 Years ago dicatandyca · Accepted Answer

First, go to additional drivers, the the tab marked "Ubuntu Software". Check the box marked "Proprietary Drivers for Devices". Then enter into a terminal:

sudo apt-get update

sudo apt-get install bcmwl-kernel-source

Your wifi should then be enabled, if not go back to additional drivers and try to enable your device again.