Create wifi hosptot but AP mode not supported

Question

I want to create a wifi hotspot on my laptop, but AP mode is not supported.

iw list:

Supported interface modes:
     * IBSS
     * managed

I suppose I need to change my driver. However, I am unable to find the correct driver for my pc.

lspci | grep -i Network:

02:00.0 Network controller: Broadcom Corporation BCM43142 802.11b/g/n (rev 01)

Please help me in finding new driver that supports AP mode or is there any way I can create wifi hotspot without changing my driver?

Often, AP mode is a hardware issue, not a software/driver issue. — Daniel, Jul 24 '15 at 19:20
@Daniel I have dual boot and I create hotspot on windows everyday. How can it be a hardware issue? — Raman, Jul 24 '15 at 19:21
If it works in Windows, then you probably just need to bridge the connection from ethernet to wifi, and then set up a wifi ad hoc network — Daniel, Jul 24 '15 at 19:22
In the GUI you can create a bridge. I would look for another question on that if I were you. I'm sure that has been answered here already. — Daniel, Jul 24 '15 at 19:24
@Daniel: Ok it may work but then I won't be unable to connect my phone and my tablet. — Raman, Jul 24 '15 at 19:43

score 0 · Answer 1 · edited Apr 13 '17 at 12:23

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You need the brcsmac open source driver instead of broadcom-wl. See Installing Broadcom Wireless Drivers.

edited Apr 13 '17 at 12:23

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answered Jul 24 '15 at 22:29

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