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[Bug 1216589] Re: bcmwl-kernel-source 6.20.155.1+bdcom-0ubuntu0.0.1: bcmwl kernel module failed to build

 

*** This bug is a duplicate of bug 1095751 ***
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** This bug has been marked a duplicate of bug 1095751
   bcmwl fails to build with 3.8 kernels [error: ‘struct cfg80211_ibss_params’ has no member named ‘channel’]

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Title:
  bcmwl-kernel-source 6.20.155.1+bdcom-0ubuntu0.0.1: bcmwl kernel module
  failed to build

Status in “bcmwl” package in Ubuntu:
  Confirmed

Bug description:
  Hello

  I have installed ubuntu 12.04.3 LTS in parallel to Win XP on Hp Compaq Mini 110c -1110ez.
  Everithing seems to work OK except Wireless Lan (it works under XP).
  I have tried with "sudo apt-get install --reinstall bcmwl-kernel-source" and I am receiving following error message:
  "Loading new bcmwl-6.20.155.1+bdcom DKMS files...
  Building only for 3.8.0-29-generic
  Building for architecture i686
  Building initial module for 3.8.0-29-generic
  Error! Bad return status for module build on kernel: 3.8.0-29-generic (i686)
  Consult /var/lib/dkms/bcmwl/6.20.155.1+bdcom/build/make.log for more information.
  FATAL: Module wl not found.
  update-initramfs: deferring update (trigger activated)
  Processing triggers for initramfs-tools ...
  update-initramfs: Generating /boot/initrd.img-3.8.0-29-generic"

  I have also tried to update driver via additional drivers aplication
  I have tried to activate Broadcom STA wireless driver without sucsess.

  Sorry, installation of this driver failed.

  Please have a look at the log file for details: /var/log/jockey.log

  Description:	Ubuntu 12.04.3 LTS
  Release:	12.04
  N: Unable to locate package pkgname


  what shall I do to make this driver work?
  Please help

  ProblemType: Package
  DistroRelease: Ubuntu 12.04
  Package: bcmwl-kernel-source 6.20.155.1+bdcom-0ubuntu0.0.1
  ProcVersionSignature: Ubuntu 3.8.0-29.42~precise1-generic 3.8.13.5
  Uname: Linux 3.8.0-29-generic i686
  ApportVersion: 2.0.1-0ubuntu17.4
  Architecture: i386
  DKMSKernelVersion: 3.8.0-29-generic
  Date: Sun Aug 25 16:15:21 2013
  InstallationMedia: Ubuntu 12.04.3 LTS "Precise Pangolin" - Release i386 (20130820.1)
  MarkForUpload: True
  PackageVersion: 6.20.155.1+bdcom-0ubuntu0.0.1
  SourcePackage: bcmwl
  Title: bcmwl-kernel-source 6.20.155.1+bdcom-0ubuntu0.0.1: bcmwl kernel module failed to build
  UpgradeStatus: No upgrade log present (probably fresh install)

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