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Broadcom bcm43xx wireless driver [beta], Driver for Broadcom WLAN devices
mcsmart
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post May 21 2007, 12:56 PM
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Update: 2009-04-29 4:39PM

Since it seems to be sort of difficult for new users to edit kext-files, I've written a small script which automatically adds the PCI IDs of all Broadcom wireless cards, which are AirPort compatible.

And this is where I need your feedback: Please post your Broadcom device IDs in this topic, if you have simply added them to the AppleAirPortBrcm4311.kext. Then I can add them to my script so new users can simply download the script and get their Broadcom wireless card to work.
So please post the PCI ID and maybe a little description (at least if the card is 802.11a, b or g).

Note: Only post the PCI ID if you simply have to add the ID to AppleAirPortBrcm4311.kext in order to get it working!

Supported Chipsets:
  • All Apple AirPort One Cards (4311,4312,4313,4319,431a,432a)
  • 4306, Broadcom BCM4306 802.11 b/g Wireless LAN (confirmed)
  • 4309, Broadcom BCM4309 802.11 b Wireless LAN
  • 4315, Broadcom BCM4306 802.11 b/g Wireless LAN
  • 4318, Broadcom BCM4318 [AirForce One 54g] 802.11g Wireless LAN (confirmed)
  • 4320, Broadcom BCM4320 b/g (confirmed)
  • 4324, Broadcom BCM4324 802.11 a/b/g Wireless LAN
  • 4325, Broadcom BCM4325 802.11 a/b/g Wireless LAN
  • 2b continued
Cards that are known to work:
  • Belkin F5D7000
  • Buffalo WL12-PCI-G545
  • Linksys PCMCIA Card WPC54G
  • Dynex DX-BNBC
  • Dynex DX-BGDTC
  • Probably tons of other cards, as long as they have a supported chipset...
Usage: unzip, open a Terminal window and type 'sudo ./bcm43xx_enabler.sh'. Reboot

It is recommended to install all AirPort-Updates from SoftwareUpdate before running this script.

Use this script at your own risk!!

Changelog:
  • Version 0.5.3
    - added many new device ids
  • Version 0.5.2
    - fixed wrong permissions for /System/Library/Extensions
  • Version 0.5.1
    - added 4307, 4308, 4310, 4322, 4323 - just for testing
    - repair permissions of /System/Library/Extensions - just to make sure
  • Version 0.5
    - 4325 confirmed
    - updated to zip file again
  • Version 0.5pre2 (Beta release!)
    - added more chipsets (4314, 4315), I don't know if they even work...
    - gziped, because I don't have zip installed atm
  • Version 0.5pre (Beta release!)
    - initial Leopard support
    - added more chipsets (4321, 4e,432a,432b,432c,432d, ...)
  • Version 0.4
    - Only delete Extensions.kextcache/Extensions.mkext and not Extensions.*
  • Version 0.3
    - Delete the kextcache automatically
    - Fixed a typo that wouldn't allow the majority of users to delete the Airport2.kext
FAQ:
  • "sudo: ./bcm43xx_enabler.sh: command can not be found"
    • N00b Attack: You need to be in the directory you have extracted the file to
  • "My card shows up as an AirPort but it says disabled or not configured"
    • This could have many reasons. Try one of the following things:
      • Delete the current network setup (in network preferences) and create a new one. Reboot.
      • If you had no luck, try this.
      • If that does not help, open Terminal and type: sudo rm /Library/Preferences/SystemConfiguration/NetworkInterfaces.plist. Reboot
      • If that does not help, try to move either the kext of your Wireless NIC or the kext of your wired NIC to a location where it does not get loaded on reboot. Then type (in Terminal):
        • sudo rm /Library/Preferences/SystemConfiguration/NetworkInterfaces.plist
        • sudo rm /System/Library/Extensions.mkext
        • sudo rm /System/Library/Extensions.kextcache
        • Reboot
      • If that does not help either, try this. It says it is supposed to work for a LinkSys WMP54G, but I guess it should work with other AirPort cards too.
      • Some Laptops have an option "Enable Wireless Hot Keys" in the system BIOS. If you have such an option you can try to disable (or enable) it.
      • If you are using a PCI card, try putting the card into a different slot.
    • If none of these things did the trick, your card might have a crappy software power-on/off switch. Get a new one smile.gif
  • I don't have AppleAirPortBrcm4311.kext
    • It should be on your install DVD. If not, you have to use Google a little bit. I will not send you this kext via E-Mail or PN.

Attached File(s)
Attached File  bcm43xx_enabler_0.5.sh.zip ( 1.75K ) Number of downloads: 4943
Attached File  bcm43xx_enabler_0.5.2.sh.zip ( 1.82K ) Number of downloads: 9143
Attached File  bcm43xx_enabler_0.5.3.sh.zip ( 1.92K ) Number of downloads: 12293
 
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- - drbourbon   4324, Broadcom BCM4309 (Dell 1450)   May 23 2007, 09:01 AM
- - riws   4320 4309 4306   May 23 2007, 09:50 AM
- - mcsmart   Thank you guys, please keep on posting pci ids and...   May 23 2007, 10:07 AM
- - riws   I tested this installer. Changed IDs in my Broadco...   May 23 2007, 11:10 AM
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- - errandwolfe   OK, I tried deleting the AirPort2.kext and still t...   Jun 12 2007, 05:27 PM
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- - JSN1   BCM4311 Works cool!!!! Do you know...   Jun 23 2007, 12:31 AM
- - errandwolfe   JSN1, What type of card is your 4311 mini-PCI or...   Jun 23 2007, 12:31 PM
- - JSN1   Wow, how do I know that? I had the Intel 3945abg, ...   Jun 23 2007, 03:32 PM
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|- - mcsmart   QUOTE (StealthMode @ Jul 11 2007, 06:25 A...   Jul 11 2007, 08:07 AM
|- - justvisiting   QUOTE (mcsmart @ Jul 11 2007, 02:07 AM) D...   Jul 15 2007, 06:08 AM
|- - shirovin   QUOTE (justvisiting @ Jul 15 2007, 06:08 ...   Jul 16 2007, 09:58 AM
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|- - mcsmart   QUOTE (miramar @ Jul 30 2007, 09:49 PM) B...   Aug 23 2007, 09:59 AM
- - bagastya   QUOTE (mcsmart @ May 21 2007, 07:56 PM) U...   Aug 28 2007, 01:05 AM
|- - mcsmart   QUOTE (bagastya @ Aug 28 2007, 03:05 AM) ...   Sep 2 2007, 11:02 AM
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- - mirinek   Hi mcsmart, your script does the job perfectly...   Oct 5 2007, 09:07 PM
- - jbo69er   Usage: unzip, open a Terminal window and type ...   Oct 6 2007, 10:57 AM
|- - mcsmart   QUOTE (jbo69er @ Oct 6 2007, 12:57 PM) Us...   Oct 6 2007, 11:22 AM
- - Wenle Z.   i have a DYnex PCI wireless card, and it has a BCM...   Oct 12 2007, 02:15 AM
- - Wenle Z.   well, it doesn't work. Just like other tutoria...   Oct 12 2007, 04:03 AM
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- - mcsmart   QUOTE (mehdymehdy @ Mar 17 2008, 01:02 AM...   Mar 17 2008, 11:35 AM
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