NetworkManager is a set of co-operative tools that make networking simple and straightforward.
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How do I add a DNS server via resolv.conf?
Is /etc/resolv.conf useless in 12.04?
I see that DNS server info is stored in Network Manager now. The nmcli command line tool can list that for you.
If I want to add one more dns server, will ...
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Connect/disconnect from VPN from the command line
I have two VPNs setup on my Ubuntu machine, one using vpnc and one using PPTP. These were both setup using the GNOME network manager interfaces and work great. However on occasion I need to access ...
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How to connect and disconnect to a network manually in terminal?
Since the network manager is troubling me so much I want to replace it (possibly wicd orNM from ppa:volanin).
I do not know how to connect and disconnect to the network through the terminal without ...
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NetworkManager not populating resolv.conf
I recently upgraded from 11.10 to 12.04, and now NetworkManager isn't populating /etc/resolv.conf when connecting to wireless networks, when it had been working perfectly in 11.10. I'm not seeing any ...
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Can I use NetworkManager without a tray/dock/bar?
I would like to use NetworkManager, but prefer a keyboard driven window manager that provides as much space on the screen as possible for my code. I just hate that little strip of real estate "trays" ...
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How do you configure desktop for a static IP address?
By default Ubuntu uses DHCP and Gnome NetworkManger to configure interfaces. This is not optimal in many cases.
What is the best method to configure a desktop machine for a static IP address that ...
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How do I setup OpenVPN so I can securely use the internet from an unsecured hotspot?
Goal: I want to be able to securely use the internet via my home PC while my notebook is connected to an open hotspot/access point.
I do know that I can use a SSH tunnel/SOCKS proxy, but I don't want ...
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Network manager asks for wireless password continually
Every time I restore my computer from sleep or turn it on a window pops up asking for my wireless password. Once I enter it it connects successfully, but this happens every time. I'm using Ubuntu ...
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What is the proper way to change the DNS IP?
I suspect that the name server provided by my ADSL modem/router is buggy. Whenever I browse to a website for the first time in ubuntu, resolving the domain name takes at least 15 seconds.
To work ...
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What is the difference between Network Manager and 'ifconfig' 'ifup', etc?
Ubuntu seems to provide at least two network "toolsets" (for lack of a better term). I'm running into conflicts between these two.
Network Manager
Something which is more like the traditional ...
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Will ConnMan replace NetworkManager on the desktop for 11.04?
In the 10.10 release, Unity on the netbook edition used ConnMan. As Unity is now moving to the desktop for 11.04, will that mean that ConnMan will replace NetworkManager on the default Ubuntu desktop ...
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Use Network-Manager to connect to a WiFi Access Point on the command-line
I'd like to connect to a wireless access point from the command-line.
Ideally, I'd only need the name of the AP. But the hardware-address would work as well.
I know I can use nmcli to connect to a ...
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How do I re-install Network Manager without an internet connection?
I have only wireless connection, one computer with a connection and 4gb usb .
My second computer has no network connection, because I have deleted it from the software center. However, now I want to ...
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How migrate my keyring (containing ssh passprases, nautilus remote filesystem, pgp passwords) and network manager connections?
I changed the disk on my laptop and installed Ubuntu on the new disk. Old disk had 12.04 upgraded to 12.10 on it. Now I want to copy my old keyring with WiFi passwords, ftp passwords for nautilus ...
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Why are two indicator-network versions being worked on?
Some months ago, on the road to Ubuntu Maverick, a new system indicator, network (with connman as a backend), started to be developed. The plan was to get it into UNE and release it with no ...
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How to disable notification from network-manager
Can i disable all libnotify related notification from Network Manager ? 'Edit Connection' dialog doesn't help out
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No Network Manager icon in the notification area, so I can't use my VPN connection
I've added a VPN using System > Preferences > Network Connections. However, I can't see how to switch it on, because there's no Network Manager icon in the notification area!
nm-applet is running as ...
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Why does Network Manager always ask for my keyring password?
This is a small nuisance I've had in Ubuntu forever. When I set my computer to login automatically, Network Manager asks me for my keyring password every time it boots and it refuses to connect to the ...
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Where to set proxy ignore list?
I upgraded to ubuntu 11.10 from 11.04, shocked to see few things...
My system is behind a proxy, so I did set a proxy setting. Being a web developer, I want to remove a lot of addresses that I type ...
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Network manager indicator missing
I recently upgraded from 11.10 to 12.04. My first attempt failed, and I received an error stating that not all of the required packages were downloaded. Before (successfully) attempting again, I ...
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Make Network Manager restart after dropped connection?
Using Ubuntu 11.10 (Unity 3D) and a cable (DSL) internet connection with no router or modem.
If I disconnect my internet connection, I can just reconnect by clicking on the network manager icon and ...
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Troubleshooting failed VPN connection
Is there anyway to get an error log for a failed VPN connection attempt? All I get is this notification and I have no idea where to go from there:
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Network Manager or WICD?
A couple of years ago when I first began using Ubuntu I had issues with Network Manager and so I switched to wicd which works perfectly. (I forget the exact issues, but wicd solved the problems)
I am ...
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Connecting to VPN prevents access to normal web sites
I have Ubuntu 10.04 installed with OpenVPN, and when I connect to a VPN, http access to non VPN sites stops working, until I close the VPN connection. To be more specific, both Chrome and Firefox stop ...
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How to direct Ubuntu to use USB connection for Internet
I posted yesterday regarding how to configure easytether on Ubuntu. I followed the steps and everything looks good from the terminal. But I am not able to connect to the Internet. Currently I am ...
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Network Manager stops working after an update to ca-certificates
Fresh Beta install on Aspire 5741 (NEW70) - network ok
After installation, run update (485 updates) - install completes ok
After update and reboot, Network Manager fails to open. Unable to connect ...
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What are the alternatives to Network Manager for wireless?
I was wondering if there are any GUI alternatives to the Network Manager. It seems, I always run into problems with it (unstable connections, wrong icon shown, wrong notifications, etc.).
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Wired Connection shared with other computers connects then disconnects in 11.10 nm-applet
connecting with shared with other computers connection in NetworkManager. Other computer gets IP but NetworkManager disconnects the shared connection after half a second.
This same setup worked ...
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Multiple network connections, where does traffic get routed through?
My thinkpad has two network interfaces, one wired and one wireless. Both interfaces can be connected to a router which in turn is connected to the Internet.
If both interfaces are connected, are both ...
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How do I update Ubuntu packages from source?
I'd like to create an updated version of the network-manager-openconnect package in Ubuntu. Apparantely I need to get the latest package source:
bzr branch ...
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How do I create a non-adhoc wifi hotspot?
I wanted to use my desktop with a wired ethernet connection (eth0) to operate my "TP-LINK TL-WN722N" USB Wifi Adapter (wlan0) as a non-adhoc (infrastructure mode) access point for my Android to ...
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Where are the network manager logs?
A previous poster on the regular forums ( http://ubuntuforums.org/showthread.php?t=843991 ) said /var/log/daemon.log, but I don't seem to have such a file. Do I need to enable logging?
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Unable to connect to wireless adhoc/hotspot with Ubuntu 11.10
I have the following Wireless adaptor
Intel Corporation Centrino Ultimate-N 6300 (rev 35)
Ever since I installed Ubuntu 11.10, I am unable to connect to an ad-hoc network. I assume it is not getting ...
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WiFi keeps on going on/off on an HP Pavillion g6 1B35
Recently I bought this laptop HP g6 1B35.
It comes with Windows 7 Home premium. I installed Ubuntu in it by erasing windows. Ubuntu got installed correctly. But now when I turn my wifi switch ...
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How can I make the network manager automatically connect to a new network?
If my computer is on without an network connection(e.g. the router is rebooted, the network cable is unplugged, etc), it won't connect at all until I fix the connection then reboot the computer. How ...
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How can I add the Network Manager Applet to the panel after removing?
In rearranging the panel, I removed the Network Manager Applet. I tried to add it back, but it doesn't show up in the list (Add To Panel). I can start it up and see it as a running process ...
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Connecting to WPA2 network from console
How can I connect to a WPA2 Encrypted Network from the Terminal/Console?
I've wanted to remove the whole x-window system and use a Terminal based system only to free up any available memory and ...
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Atheros AR2413 not working after upgrade [closed]
I do not know much about networking, so I need some help here. I have used Ubuntu since 8.04 and my WiFi has worked ever since. I upgraded to 11.04 today. After first boot (with a LiveCD) my the ...
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Getting network manager on the gnome panel
I've just installed 10.10 from a minimal iso. I've installed gnome-core and the network manager (among a few other things), and I've added the notification area to the panel.
According to the system ...
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There is no Network Manager in the panel for the second user
I have Ubuntu 10.10 and I have two users registered on it. Once User1 enters to the system and doesn't close his session and User2 enters to the system, User2 can't see Network Manager in his panel. ...
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NM-applet's VPN menu disappears
I spend my days hopping between VPN connections in Ubuntu 10.10 and this is becoming severely annoying. What happens is that every once in a while - typically several times a day - when I click on the ...
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Is it possible to auto-mount sshfs
Is it possible to auto-mount a remote FS using sshfs upon instantiating a proper VPN connection?
Allow me to explain the scenario, I'm working remotely, to do that it helps if I can mount my home dir ...
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Why does Ubuntu keep trying to connect to a WiFi network while plugged into an ethernet
My desk is situated at the edge of the range of a wireless signal which I use occasionally (when away from my desk) and is therefore saved in network manager. At my desk, however, I plug into the ...
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Automatically disable wifi (wireless) when wired?
What's the best way to automatically disable my Wifi/wireless connection whenever I plug in a wired Ethernet cable? I'd like it to be re-enabled when I later unplug the wire.
Also, I sometimes like ...
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Network manager forgets wireless network key
Every time my computer has logged out from inactivity I have to enter the network key for my wireless network. I don't find any "rembember" checkbox. Is there a way to get Ubuntu to remember the ...
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How can I use a .ovpn file with Network Manager?
I have a .ovpn file with my VPN config - it works fine when I do
sudo openvpn --config ~jrg/Documents/vpn-config.ovpn
in the terminal, but I'd like to use Network Manager. How can I do this?
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Is dnsmasq not loading because of a Network Manager conflict?
I'm on 12.10, and have always used dnsmasq. A few days ago I noticed strange messages during boot:
NetworkManager[1316]: <warn> DNS: plugin dnsmasq update failed
dnsmasq[1302]: failed to create ...
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VPN connection breaks internet
After installing OpenVPN properly (network-manager-openvpn) and setting up my VPN, I am not able to connect to any internet page or access anything that's remote. Pinging stuff is totally dead.
I ...
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Network Manager troubleshooting
I'm having some issues when connecting to my house's wifi from my Ubuntu 10.10 laptop.
If the connection doesn't exists, when selecting the network (and after entering the WPA2 password) I'm able to ...
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Sharing an internet connection through the Ethernet port
I have a small living room PC (Bohica, running fully-updated Ubuntu 10.10/Maverick) connected to my HDTV that I use for web browsing and media streaming. It connects via WiFi (wlan0) to my Fedora ...
