You've just got your wireless working. just let me know if there is no errors, as got no chance to test it myself yet. tags: broadcom, b43, offline, driver, prosiedem, wireless, how to created: 6 years ago.. Linux mint 18 will automatically detect your phone and directly connect to the internet through your phone. then just download and install the linux driver for your card. the usual workaround would be to connect to an ethernet network to access the internet and download the 3rd party wireless driver. 1.8k views