Please try this solution that should work in Ubuntu 12.10 (64-bit version):
First install the prerequisites: sudo apt-get install linux-headers-generic build-essential dkms Install the package: http://jas.gemnetworks.com/debian/pool/main/w/wireless-bcm43142 /wireless-bcm43142-dkms_6.20.55.19-1_amd64.deb Answer found in: http://askubuntu.com/questions/175104/how-do-i-install-bcm43142 -wireless-drivers-for-dell-vostro-3460-3560/215923#215923 and also found in https://answers.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/gnome- nettool/+question/222647 -- You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/923809 Title: Upgrade bcmwl to version 6.20.55.19 (r300276) or greater To manage notifications about this bug go to: https://bugs.launchpad.net/oem-priority/+bug/923809/+subscriptions -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs