sudo apt update && sudo apt install linux-firmware # Debian/Ubuntu sudo dnf install linux-firmware # Fedora
As of 2025, Broadcom has officially ended driver development for the BCM94312 chipset. However, the open-source community, particularly the Linux kernel team and some independent Windows driver packagers (e.g., Snappy Driver Installer Origin), continue to provide minor patches.
What you can expect:
If you plan to keep this card for 2+ years, learn to compile your own drivers or switch to a community-supported OS like Linux Mint.
To ensure the correct driver is selected, verify the hardware ID of the device. broadcom bcm94312hmg driver updated
You can extract the driver files from a trusted source like the official Broadcom repository (via GitHub mirror for legacy hardware). Never use driver updater software from pop-up ads.
Because Broadcom sold this chipset to OEMs, the best source is your laptop manufacturer. sudo apt update && sudo apt install linux-firmware
Note: Some OEM sites list a version 7.35.349.0 – this is stable but lacks the latest Kr00k patch. Prefer 7.35.352.0 if available.
If you have a Windows 7 driver installer (.exe) that refuses to run on Windows 10: If you plan to keep this card for
The Broadcom BCM94312HMG is a Mini PCIe/PCIe wireless network adapter commonly used in laptops and embedded systems. It implements 802.11a/b/g protocols and requires vendor or open-source drivers for operation. This paper focuses on driver availability, updated firmware considerations, OS-specific installation, and resolving common issues.
Many Windows users saw the device fail to start (Error Code 10) after a 2022 Windows update. The updated driver fixes a race condition in the driver’s initialization routine with the PCIe root port enumeration.