This is a Beta Multiband Wireless -G Driver which has been verified to work under:
Windows 7 Enterprise Edition (32/64)
Server 2008 Enterprise Edition (32/64)
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 32/64-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" REACT*******
Download Driver Pack
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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