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I compiled a monolithic 4.6 kernel build using vanilla sources.
The bcmwl driver builds properly using dkms.

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Title:
  Failed to build bcmwl-package for kernel 4.6.0-gnu

Status in bcmwl package in Ubuntu:
  Incomplete

Bug description:
  Failed to build a working module on Ubuntu 16.04 LTS (64 bit).

  Package :

  bcmwl-kernel-source:
    Installed : 6.30.223.248+bdcom-0ubuntu8

  Log :

  Loading new bcmwl-6.30.223.248+bdcom DKMS files...
  Building only for 4.6.0-gnu
  Building for architecture x86_64
  Building initial module for 4.6.0-gnu
  ERROR (dkms apport): kernel package linux-headers-4.6.0-gnu is not supported
  Error! Bad return status for module build on kernel: 4.6.0-gnu (x86_64)
  Consult /var/lib/dkms/bcmwl/6.30.223.248+bdcom/build/make.log for more information.
  modprobe: FATAL: Module wl not found in directory /lib/modules/4.6.0-gnu

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