It is very common that the only thing that doesn't work on a fresh Ubuntu install is the wireless.

Here are easy, fool-proof instructions for how to get wireless working in Ubuntu 7.04 if it's not working because of the common bcm43xx problem.
Requirements:
1) Ubuntu 7.04 installed
2) Internet access - on the same computer (maybe using a wired connection) or on another.

http://i-eat-noobs.blogspot.com/2007/08/ge...ubuntu-704.html

For wireless USB adapters, this is the best guide out there:

http://ubuntuforums.org/showthread.php?t=400236

The Trendnet TEW-429UB wireless USB key works with Ubuntu without any hassles.

Here is a post from the Ubuntu forums that has a downloadable installer that will get your card working automatically.

http://ubuntuforums.org/showthread.php?t=405990

Alternative solution:

CODE
cd ~
wget http://ubuntu.cafuego.net/pool/feisty-cafuego/bcm43xx/bcm43xx-firmware_1.3-1ubuntu2_all.deb
sudo dpkg -i ./bcm43xx-firmware_1.3-1ubuntu2_all.deb
sudo rm ./bcm43xx-firmware_1.3-1ubuntu2_all.deb

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