The Dell inspprion laptop is a modem manufactured by Broadcom. If you cannot connect to the network, or have slow transfer speeds or intermittent disconnection problems, you may need to update your modem driver or firmware. Visitors have downloaded this file "BROADCOM_MODEM_DELL_R58028.EXE" 999 times with an aggregate rating of 4 out of 5 stars based on 10 reviews. Our users report success installing this driver update on PCs running Windows XP. The total disk space used for this update is 4.2 MB.
Dell inspprion laptop
BCM V.92 56K Modem
BCM V.92 56K Voicemodem
Windows 2003, Windows XP, Windows 2000, Windows NT4
3.5.24 (2003-02-24) via .inf
Hard to find driver. Dell shows modem as "conexant D480" but that driver won't work. After many hours of trial and mostly error this one WORKS. On the bottom of computer a sticker shows "Broadcom Corporation modem"
Andy (DG Member) on 9-Aug-2005
To get the Dell inspprion laptop driver, click the green download button above. After you complete your download, move on to Step 2.
If the driver listed is not the right version or operating system, search our driver archive for the correct version. Enter Broadcom Dell inspprion laptop into the search box above and then submit. In the results, choose the best match for your PC and operating system.
Tech Tip: If you are having trouble deciding which is the right driver, try the Broadcom Driver Update Utility. It is a software utility which automatically finds and downloads the right driver.
To find the newest driver, you may need to visit the Broadcom website. Most major device manufacturers update their drivers regularly.
After downloading your new driver, it's time to install it. For Windows users, the built-in Device Manager is your go-to tool for managing system devices and drivers. Here's how to use it:
Right-click the Start button to open the Quick Access menu.
Select "Device Manager" from the list of options.
In the Device Manager window, locate the device that needs updating.
Right-click on the device name and choose "Update driver" from the context menu.
Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation process.
Once the installation is complete, restart your computer to ensure the new driver is properly integrated and functional.
This simple process helps keep your system running smoothly and maintains compatibility with your hardware components.
Tech Tip: Driver downloads and updates come in a variety of file formats with different file extensions. For example, you may have downloaded an EXE, INF, ZIP, or SYS file. Each file type has a slighty different installation procedure to follow.
For more help, visit our Driver Support Page for step-by-step videos on how to install drivers for every file type.
The following files are found inside the driver download file.
Name | Size | Date |
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layout.bin | 417 bytes | 24 Feb 2003 |
BCMSMU.exe | 147.5 KB | 24 Feb 2003 |
BCMSMLog.exe | 57.3 KB | 24 Feb 2003 |
Setup.ini | 683 bytes | 24 Feb 2003 |
BCMSM.cab/BCMSMU.exe | 147.5 KB | 24 Feb 2003 |
BCMSM.cab/BCMSMMSG.exe | 122.9 KB | 24 Feb 2003 |
BCMSM.cab/BCMSMD2K.exe | 57.3 KB | 24 Feb 2003 |
BCMSM.cab/BCMSM168.dll | 34.3 KB | 24 Feb 2003 |
BCMSM.cab/BCMSMI32.dll | 118.8 KB | 24 Feb 2003 |
BCMSM.cab/BCMSM.sys | 1.1 MB | 24 Feb 2003 |
BCMSMNTP.sys | 3.2 KB | 24 Feb 2003 |
Setup.exe | 168.4 KB | 24 Feb 2003 |
ikernel.ex_ | 344.9 KB | 24 Feb 2003 |
BCMSMD2K.exe | 57.3 KB | 24 Feb 2003 |
BCMSMhom.exe | 53.2 KB | 24 Feb 2003 |
data1.cab | 2.3 MB | 24 Feb 2003 |
BCMSM168.dll | 34.3 KB | 24 Feb 2003 |
data2.cab | 512 bytes | 24 Feb 2003 |
BCMSMwdm.inf | 54.6 KB | 26 Feb 2003 |
BCMSMMon.exe | 81.9 KB | 24 Feb 2003 |
BCMSMwdm.cat | 14.0 KB | 4 Mar 2003 |
BCMSMU.INI | 1.5 KB | 24 Feb 2003 |
BCMSMhom.ini | 837 bytes | 24 Feb 2003 |
BCMSMMsg.exe | 122.9 KB | 24 Feb 2003 |
BCMSMI32.dll | 118.8 KB | 24 Feb 2003 |
BCMSM.sys | 1.1 MB | 24 Feb 2003 |