How do I put my wireless drivers/adapter into use on my Dell Inspiron 1545 running on Linux Mint?

[chrysller]

When I open the control centre and click on the drivers button, it shows that my broadcom drivers are activated but not in use hence I cannot be able to view wireless networks. How can I put them into use?Is it possible to do the latter from the terminal?Thank you.

 

[JerBaak]

It should automatically start. Linux is tricky sometimes Im using a Dell Inspiron 1525 and at one point was running Linux Ubuntu and had a heck of a time trying to get it to connect to the wireless at my home. Try reading up on the linux help and see if it gives you any help.