Network Manager

[David Donnelly]

On Sat, 2005-26-02 at 05:53 +0000, D. D. Brierton wrote:
> On Fri, 2005-02-25 at 22:16 -0700, David Donnelly wrote:
> > However, having the ability to view multiple choices means that I can
> > see all my neighbour's as well. I am just wondering if there is a way to
> > specify a "preferred" network. My SSID is not encrypted but does not
> > broadcast either. I can connect if I specify the SSID. I also would like
> > to know if I can automate the connection process on boot that it trys to
> > connect to my SSID. The Network Manager Daemon starts but I need to run
> > "NetworkManagerInfo" from the console to start a scan. I would like this
> > process to start automatically if possible. When I do run the command,
> > it connects to my neighbour even though I was last connected to my own
> > access point.
> 
> I am fairly sure that this issue needs to be reported to the
> NetworkManager list:

Thanks, I will definitely post this there.

> http://mail.gnome.org/mailman/listinfo/networkmanager-list
> 
> I'm tracking that list, and development of NetworkManger, even though at
> the moment I can't use it due to driver issues. As I understand the
> current state of play, NetworkManager *ought* to do exactly what you
> want it to---i.e. connect to the last one you chose given the current
> choices. However, many of the current problems (including mine) are
> nothing to do with NetworkManager but are problems with the various
> wireless drivers. The NetworkManager-list seems to be very active, and
> you should report your problem there. Even if you have to subscribe to
> it just for this problem, you can unsubscribe to it after a couple of
> weeks if your only interest is in reporting this problem. Once the
> drivers are beaten into better shape NetworkManager is going to be one
> of the coolest applications ever.
> 
> Best, Darren

Not sure if I should ask this here but what the heck. What are your
issues with NetworkManager. I am actually stunned / impressed that this
works using ndiswrapper. Which driver(s)are you using that aren't
working?

Regards,
David Donnelly
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