Manjaro broadcom WLAN fix

manjaro-broadcom-wlan-fix.md

Manjaro broadcom WLAN fix

Problem

Manjaro installation doesn't offer any WLAN connections.

Solution

1. Connect the device to the internet through ethernet, phone-to-USB or other available method.

2. Uninstall current drivers:

   sudo pacman -Rns linux419-broadcom-wl
   

3. Make sure Manjaro installation is up to date:

   sudo pacman-mirrors -f 5 && sudo pacman -Syyu
   

4. Install required linux kerner headers:

   sudo pacman -S linux419-headers
   

5. Install the "dkms" packange:

   sudo pacman -S dkms
   

6. Once finished, unplug all internet conections and reboot.

7. If there is still no WLAN available, install following driver package:

   sudo pacman -S broadcom-wl-dkms
   

8. Again, unplug all internet connections and reboot.