ConnMan

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    {{{ sudo add-apt-repository ppa:indicator-network-developers/ppa }}}     {{{
sudo add-apt-repository ppa:indicator-network-developers/ppa
sudo apt-get update
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    {{{ sudo apt-get install indicator-network }}}     {{{
sudo apt-get install indicator-network
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    {{{ sudo mv /etc/init/network-manager.conf /etc/init/network-manager.conf-disabled }}}     {{{
sudo mv /etc/init/network-manager.conf /etc/init/network-manager.conf-disabled
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 1. Reboot computer  1. Reboot computer.
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Please note that network-manager is still installed, but not running. Also the nm-applet is still on the panel.
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== Reverting back to network-manager ==

To revert back to network-manager and remove all connman related:

 1. Enable network-manager:

  {{{
sudo mv /etc/init/network-manager.conf-disabled /etc/init/network-manager.conf
  }}}

 1. Remove all connman related packages:

  {{{
sudo apt-get remove indicator-network connman
  }}}

 1. Reboot computer.

Installation

ConnMan and indicator-network installation instructions for Ubuntu 10.04 LTS:

  1. Install Indicator Network PPA: 
    • sudo add-apt-repository ppa:indicator-network-developers/ppa
sudo apt-get update
  2. Install indicator-network (which will also install connman): 
    • sudo apt-get install indicator-network

  3. Disable NetworkManager from starting during boot: 

    • sudo mv /etc/init/network-manager.conf /etc/init/network-manager.conf-disabled
  4. Reboot computer.

  5. Use NetworkMenu by clicking network indicator icon.

Please note that network-manager is still installed, but not running. Also the nm-applet is still on the panel.

Current usage options:

  1. Wired: plug in cable and network will be automatically enabled
  2. Wi-Fi: click indicator icon and choose network
  3. Wi-Fi security: a dialog asks passphrase from user during connection establishment
  4. Command-line tool cmcc for debugging and editing connections. For usage run:

    •  cmcc help 

Reverting back to network-manager

To revert back to network-manager and remove all connman related:

  1. Enable network-manager: 
    • sudo mv /etc/init/network-manager.conf-disabled /etc/init/network-manager.conf
  2. Remove all connman related packages: 
    • sudo apt-get remove indicator-network connman
  3. Reboot computer.

ConnMan (last edited 2011-03-15 13:06:52 by a88-115-184-248)