INSTALLATION - READ ME FIRST.txt Driver File Contents (BROADCOM_MULTIBAND__bcmwl6_.zip)

This is a Beta Multiband Wireless -G Driver which has been verified to work under:

Windows 7 Enterprise Edition
Server 2008 Enterprise Edition

This DD-WRT-compatible driver was created by modifying the bcmwl6.inf "SOURCE DRIVER"

It is a consolidation of drivers from Windows XP forward and for 32-bit only.

There is no digital signature so expect the following to require a "MANUAL INSTALL".

To do this:

(1)  Right-click on "My Computer" icon.
(2)  Select "Properties" at the bottom of the list.
(3)  Left-click "Device Manager", and when it appears:
(4)  Left-click the "+" to the left of your wireless adapter in the hardware list.
(5)  Verify that this is not Atheros or any other than "Broadcom".
(6)  Highlight the Broadcom Wireless driver, right-click, and choose "Update Driver Software".
(7)  Select "Browse My Computer"
(8)  Select "Let pick from a list of device drivers on my computer" and a window will open.
(9)  The multiband will not appear so select "Have Disk" and browse for "bcmwl6.inf"
(10) The "Broadcom 802.11g Multiband Network Adapter" will appear as a choice.
(11) Click "NEXT" at the bottom-right of the installation window.
(12) When the warning appears that the driver is not "digitally signed", Install it anyway.
(13) Your installation will go through without a hitch.
(14) DONE WITH INSTALL AND ONTO CONFIGURATION.

CONFIGURATION FOR CHANNELS 1-13 (Germany) -or- 1-14 (Japan)

*I prefer Germany because the throughput is double that of Japan and for only a channel less.

(1)  In the Device Manager, expand the "Broadcom 802.11g Multiband Network Adapter"
(2)  Right-click and go to "PROPERTIES".
(3)  When the adapter properties open in a new window, select the "ADVANCED TAB" (#2)
(4)  You will see "LOCATION" as a choice;  here is where you select your country.
(5)  Preferably, Germany will be your optimum for bandwidth in "G" so select and press "OK".
(6)  Now you configure the DD-WRT enabled router for "GERMANY" or "JAPAN" and Channel(s) 1-13/14
(7)  Finally: Leave a rating for this file on Driver-Guide and explain your results please.

*This is a Beta-driver and I am not a Broadcom worker, but a Dept of Defense Engineer.
*This was done on my own time and on my own dime and does work for the following:

HP Mini 210-1030NR

My selection of this particular bcmwl6.inf because of its general compatibility.
This is a Broadcom "SOURCE DRIVER" which covers many Windows 32-bit Systems
The "bcmwl6.inf" file may be added to your OEM driver folder as a "TEST".
If it does not work with these files, please "TRY YOUR OWN"

Do this by:

(1)  Unzip your Dell, HP, Sony, etc., BCM Wireless Driver.
(2)  Copy and paste my modified "bcmwl6.inf" into your folder and attempt a manual install.

AGAIN:  Please do leave feedback as to your relative success/failure with this driver.
        It is a "labor of love" and a "work in progress" and these instructions only require:

        *******A FUNCTIONAL BRAINSTEM AND THE ABILITY TO "KNEE-JERK" INSTRUCTIONS*******
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How To Update Drivers Manually

After your driver has been downloaded, follow these simple steps to install it.

  • Expand the archive file (if the download file is in zip or rar format).

  • If the expanded file has an .exe extension, double click it and follow the installation instructions.

  • Otherwise, open Device Manager by right-clicking the Start menu and selecting Device Manager.

  • Find the device and model you want to update in the device list.

  • Double-click on it to open the Properties dialog box.

  • From the Properties dialog box, select the Driver tab.

  • Click the Update Driver button, then follow the instructions.

Very important: You must reboot your system to ensure that any driver updates have taken effect.

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