Then install the newer driver files as I described above. In each trial, erase the previously defective driver files: sudo ndiswrapper -e bcmwlhigh5 If this method still produces errors in dmesg and no working wireless, I suggest you try the driver files from here: and, if still not working, from here: Sudo ndiswrapper -i /path/to/folder/bcmwlhigh5.inf Is there also a file bcmwlhigh5.inf in the folder? I suggest you remove 6 and try 5: sudo ndiswrapper -e bcmwlhigh6
Ndiswrapper is two parts: user space tool that is used to install Windows XP drivers and kernel module to load the Windows XP ndiswrapper (load_wrap_driver:103): couldn't load driver bcmwlhigh6 check system log for messages from verify that you used Windows XP driver files. ndiswrapper (load_sys_files:200): couldn't prepare driver 'bcmwlhigh6' ndiswrapper (import:232): unknown symbol: WDFLDR.SYS:'WdfVersionUnbind' ndiswrapper (import:232): unknown symbol: WDFLDR.SYS:'WdfVersionBind'
ndiswrapper (import:232): unknown symbol: NDIS.SYS:'NdisAllocateMemoryWithTagPriority' ndiswrapper (import:232): unknown symbol: NDIS.SYS:'NdisFreeTimerObject' ndiswrapper (import:232): unknown symbol: NDIS.SYS:'NdisMGetBusData' ndiswrapper (import:232): unknown symbol: NDIS.SYS:'NdisFreeMdl' ndiswrapper (import:232): unknown symbol: NDIS.SYS:'NdisAllocateMdl' ndiswrapper (import:232): unknown symbol: NDIS.SYS:'NdisAllocateNetBufferAndNetBufferList' ndiswrapper (import:232): unknown symbol: NDIS.SYS:'NdisGetSystemUpTimeEx' ndiswrapper (import:232): unknown symbol: NDIS.SYS:'NdisMIndicateStatusEx' ndiswrapper (import:232): unknown symbol: NDIS.SYS:'NdisFreeNetBufferList' ndiswrapper (import:232): unknown symbol: NDIS.SYS:'NdisCancelTimerObject' ndiswrapper (import:232): unknown symbol: NDIS.SYS:'NdisAllocateTimerObject' ndiswrapper (import:232): unknown symbol: NDIS.SYS:'NdisSetTimerObject' ndiswrapper (import:232): unknown symbol: NDIS.SYS:'NdisOpenConfigurationEx' ndiswrapper (import:232): unknown symbol: NDIS.SYS:'NdisMRegisterMiniportDriver' ndiswrapper (import:232): unknown symbol: NDIS.SYS:'NdisFreeNetBufferListPool' ndiswrapper (import:232): unknown symbol: NDIS.SYS:'NdisMOidRequestComplete' ndiswrapper (import:232): unknown symbol: NDIS.SYS:'NdisAllocateNetBufferListPool' ndiswrapper (import:232): unknown symbol: NDIS.SYS:'NdisMPauseComplete' ndiswrapper (import:232): unknown symbol: NDIS.SYS:'NdisMResetComplete' ndiswrapper (import:232): unknown symbol: NDIS.SYS:'NdisMDeregisterMiniportDriver' ndiswrapper (import:232): unknown symbol: NDIS.SYS:'NdisMSetMiniportAttributes' ndiswrapper (import:232): unknown symbol: NDIS.SYS:'NdisFreeIoWorkItem' ndiswrapper (import:232): unknown symbol: NDIS.SYS:'NdisMIndicateReceiveNetBufferLists' ndiswrapper (import:232): unknown symbol: NDIS.SYS:'NdisMSendNetBufferListsComplete' ndiswrapper (import:232): unknown symbol: NDIS.SYS:'NdisQueueIoWorkItem' ndiswrapper (import:232): unknown symbol: NDIS.SYS:'NdisAllocateIoWorkItem' usbcore: registered new interface driver ndiswrapper ndiswrapper version 1.59 loaded (smp=yes, preempt=no)
ndiswrapper: module verification failed: signature and/or required key missing - tainting kernel Unifying Receiverīus 008 Device 001: ID 1d6b:0001 Linux Foundation 1.1 root hubīus 007 Device 002: ID 0461:4d64 Primax Electronics, Ltdīus 007 Device 001: ID 1d6b:0001 Linux Foundation 1.1 root hubīus 006 Device 001: ID 1d6b:0001 Linux Foundation 1.1 root hubīus 001 Device 002: ID 13b1:0039 Linksys AE1200 802.11bgn Wireless Adapter īus 001 Device 001: ID 1d6b:0002 Linux Foundation 2.0 root hubīus 005 Device 001: ID 1d6b:0001 Linux Foundation 1.1 root hubīus 004 Device 001: ID 1d6b:0001 Linux Foundation 1.1 root hubīus 003 Device 001: ID 1d6b:0001 Linux Foundation 1.1 root ndiswrapper -lĭevice (13B1:0039) the dmeg stuff. Nexus 4īus 002 Device 001: ID 1d6b:0002 Linux Foundation 2.0 root hubīus 008 Device 002: ID 046d:c52b Logitech, Inc.
I need an expert to help walk me through it. Nothing seems to get this USB wireless adapter working for me. I have read through and followed several different posts on this topic, including trying ndiswrapper.