I'm using Macbook Pro Late 2011 to install Ubuntu 20.04 on it. WiFi was working fine when trying Ubuntu from Live USB, but it wasn't after the installation. I couldn't find the WiFi adapter in Network settings.
First, when I opened Software & Updates > Additional Drivers, I saw:
Broadcom Inc. and subsidaries: BCM4331 802. 11a/b/g/n (AirPort Extreme)
The option Do not use the device below it was checked and then I check another option to use the device and clicked Apply Changes but failed.
Second, I mounted the Ubuntu installation ISO file as a CD-ROM (using commands in Terminal) then opened Software & Updates again and selected Ubuntu Software tab. Under Installable from CD-ROM/DVD label, I checked Cdrom with Ubuntu 20.04 then repeat the first step but still no luck.
The solution below (that I copied from here) worked.
- Extract it to ~/Downloads folder
3. Run the following commands in Terminal:
> cd ubuntu-20.04.*/> sudo dpkg -i ./pool/main/b/b43-fwcutter/b43-fwcutter_019-4_amd64.deb
> cd ~/Downloads/broadcom-wl-6.30.163.46> sudo b43-fwcutter -w /lib/firmware broadcom-wl-6.30.163.46.wl_apsta.o> sync> sudo modprobe -r b43> sudo modprobe b43
4. Check the Network settings again and the WiFI icon should appear.
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