I am using 12.04.4 and after upgrade to lts-trusty kernel, I have the same error
# uname -a Linux hut 3.13.0-29-generic #53~precise1-Ubuntu SMP Wed Jun 4 22:09:45 UTC 2014 i686 i686 i386 GNU/Linux # lspci|grep Broadcom 03:00.0 Network controller: Broadcom Corporation BCM4312 802.11b/g LP-PHY (rev 01) --- having the same error, flooding message ERROR @wl_cfg80211_get_station : Could not get ... ------- I UPGRADE to bcmwl-kernel-souce of trusty, which i download from http://packages.ubuntu.com/trusty/bcmwl-kernel-source # aptitude versions bcmwl-kernel-source Package bcmwl-kernel-source: p 5.100.82.38+bdcom-0ubuntu6 precise 500 p 6.20.155.1+bdcom-0ubuntu0.0.2 precise-updates 500 i 6.30.223.141+bdcom-0ubuntu1 100 it works for me now -- You received this bug notification because you are a member of Kernel Packages, which is subscribed to bcmwl in Ubuntu. https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/1313312 Title: ERROR @wl_cfg80211_get_station : Could not get rssi (-1) - BCM4313 - 6.20.155.1+ Status in “bcmwl” package in Ubuntu: New Bug description: Message flood in kern- and syslog. Apr 6 13:42:36 kernel: [ 324.829832] ERROR @wl_cfg80211_get_station : Could not get rate (-1) Apr 6 13:42:36 kernel: [ 324.829845] ERROR @wl_cfg80211_get_station : Could not get rssi (-1) Apr 27 12:20:12 kernel: [ 1577.594069] ERROR @wl_cfg80211_get_station : Could not get rssi (-1) Apr 27 12:20:12 kernel: [ 1577.594131] ERROR @wl_cfg80211_get_station : Could not get rate (-1) Obviously this bug isn't fixed for 12.04 as stated in bug 923809 This bug 1158089 is about Raring. This is true for me also (my workaround is to plug-in the network cable and download the driver again). ... driver ... it has failed to build after a new kernel release before http://ubuntuforums.org/showthread.php?t=2216779&page=2 Please fix it at least when the upgrade to trusty is scheduled for 12.04 lspci | grep Broadcom 06:00.0 Network controller: Broadcom Corporation BCM4313 802.11bgn Wireless Network Adapter (rev 01) apt-cache policy bcmwl-kernel-source bcmwl-kernel-source: Installed: 6.20.155.1+bdcom-0ubuntu0.0.2 Candidate: 6.20.155.1+bdcom-0ubuntu0.0.2 Version table: *** 6.20.155.1+bdcom-0ubuntu0.0.2 0 500 http://archive.ubuntu.com/ubuntu/ precise-updates/restricted amd64 Packages 100 /var/lib/dpkg/status 5.100.82.38+bdcom-0ubuntu6 0 500 http://archive.ubuntu.com/ubuntu/ precise/restricted amd64 Packages ProblemType: Bug DistroRelease: Ubuntu 12.04 Package: bcmwl-kernel-source 6.20.155.1+bdcom-0ubuntu0.0.2 ProcVersionSignature: Ubuntu 3.2.0-61.92-generic 3.2.55 Uname: Linux 3.2.0-61-generic x86_64 NonfreeKernelModules: wl ApportVersion: 2.0.1-0ubuntu17.6 Architecture: amd64 Date: Sun Apr 27 12:47:58 2014 InstallationMedia: Ubuntu 12.04 LTS "Precise Pangolin" - Alpha amd64 (20111129.1) MarkForUpload: True ProcEnviron: TERM=xterm PATH=(custom, no user) LANG=de_DE.UTF-8 SHELL=/bin/bash SourcePackage: bcmwl UpgradeStatus: No upgrade log present (probably fresh install) To manage notifications about this bug go to: https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/bcmwl/+bug/1313312/+subscriptions -- Mailing list: https://launchpad.net/~kernel-packages Post to : kernel-packages@lists.launchpad.net Unsubscribe : https://launchpad.net/~kernel-packages More help : https://help.launchpad.net/ListHelp