Linux WiFi Chipset Issues
Cluster focuses on poor WiFi driver support on Linux laptops, particularly Broadcom chipsets, with advice to check for Intel/Atheros compatibility, replace cards, or use USB adapters.
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It'll be interesting, given the state of Broadcom wifi drivers on linux.
You need to check the chipset before you buy. Intel and Atheros have a good reputation for Linux support. Broadcom does not. I heard broadcom is leaving the wifi market soon. If so, this should get better in short order.
Your wifi chip probably isn’t supported tbh.
If it has a Broadcom wifi, then you're probably SOL on that front
You have to check for a Broadcomm wifi chip, since those can sometimes give trouble. However, if that's switched out then there's no issues.
What about laptops with Broadcom Wi-Fi?
I too was quite frustrated with the wifi card, apparently they've sourced different cards. The Broadcom (I think?) was pure crap in linux, fine in windows. I upgraded to the non bluetooth intel card, everything is fantastic now.
Do you have one of the Intel wifi cards?
Don't use any devices with a Broadcom Wi-Fi chipset.
And none of their wifi drivers work.