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Ubuntu 14.04 does not show wifi connection after new installation.

Device is:HP p011tx
Broadcomm 43142 802.11 adapter

Zanna
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Ubuntu 12.04 has an updated bcmwl-kernel-source package that supports BCM43142 as reported. Broadcomm 43142 is also found in Dell Vostro 3460-3560[See the bug#923809 comment 15

Run these commands when connected by ethernet or tethering to a mobile device:

sudo apt-get install firmware-b43-installer
sudo apt-get install bcmwl-kernel-source

Total data required was about 20-30 mB...

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