How to restart wifi after Suspend/Resume Ubuntu Linux

Ubuntu Linux installed on a Lenovo laptop randomly disables wireless networks altogether. Subsequently, it does not show any wireless networks too in Network Manager. To resolve this issue, did the following: $ sudo lshw -class network <enter> Below is the result. Notice the logical name wlp2s0b1 and the driver brcmsmac *-network description: Wireless interface product: … Continue reading How to restart wifi after Suspend/Resume Ubuntu Linux →

CyanogenMod 12.1 on Sony Xperia ZR

Finally, got the CyanogenMod CM 12.1 on Sony Xperia ZR upgrade for Sony Xperia ZR (Dogo). Definitely, far superior to the Sony Xperia Stock Lollipop firmware. Upgrading from KitKat to Lollipop when the Stock Firmware was released way back in May broke my phone's Wireless 2.4 Ghz band and I was forced to use the … Continue reading CyanogenMod 12.1 on Sony Xperia ZR →

Broadcom 4313 wireless does not connect to network or internet in Linux but detects wireless networks

Wireless adapter on Lenovo Z580 does not connect to Internet in Linux although it detects all the wireless networks. Finally, got the settings right to enable the use of built-in Broadcom 4313 Network controller [0280]: Broadcom Corporation BCM4313 802.11bgn Wireless Network Adapter [14e4:4727] (rev 01) Here are the steps. Open a terminal window. In the … Continue reading Broadcom 4313 wireless does not connect to network or internet in Linux but detects wireless networks →

Install Broadcom 4313 wireless adapter driver in Ubuntu 13.04 with apt-get

If you missed installing the Broadcom 4313 wireless adapter drive in Ubuntu 13.04 or Xubuntu 13.04, you can always install it later. To do so, open a terminal window and enter the command below: $ sudo apt-get install broadcom-sta-common <enter>

Remove Network Manager Wireless LAN connections

Login as root and type following command to edit the network connections. # wicd <enter> You can then setup the wireless LAN after a reboot.