Broadcom wireless problems

[joejohnston3]

So here is some nuttiness to add to the mix. I saw a post on another Linux thread that stated you needed to install the firmware-b43-installer so I did that and rebooted. I then saw my wireless button finally light up and it shows wireless in the network properties. However, the weird pat is that I cannot see my WiFi router listed and there are only two available out of the several that are normally listed in our area. Is it possible the Broadcom is not receiving the signals well, like a weak receiver that could be adjusted by a setting? I feel we are close but not sure why I can see other routers further away from my house but not ours and it is not hidden.