here you go.... Install module-assistant and its dependencies: # apt-get install module-assistant Now you can start "module-assistant" and select the kernel modules you want, but to save time just follow the guide by typing: # module-assistant auto-install ndiswrapper next Download and unpack the windows drivers, then type: ndiswrapper -i /pathto/your/drivers/inf ndiswrapper -l You should see something like: Installed ndis drivers: bcmwl5 driver present, hardware present Now to insert the module modprobe ndiswrapper If there are no errors you should check dmesg to ensure the driver loaded properly. dmesg Which should say ndiswrapper version V loaded If all of this is correct and everything loaded correctly then ndiswrapper -m