So I have upgraded to the latest OpenSUSE. And again the usual problem with wireless drivers on my Acer laptop. However, the fix was easy enough:
1. Check the kernel you are using
uname -a
2. Add Packman repository
YaST -> Software Repositories -> Add... -> Community Repositories -> Packman Repository
3. Refresh all repositories.
4. Go to software management and search "broadcom"
5. Add the following:
-b43firmware
-b43legacy
-broadcom-wl
-broadcom-wl-kmp-"your kernel" (e.g. default OR desktop OR XEN, according to uname -a)
6. Confirm and install.
A restart may be needed. Run ip addr (replacement for ifconfig) and all devices will be present.
See also http://forums.opensuse.org/showthread.php/496962-HP-EliteBook-840-wirelless-driver
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