Network Manager is the tool for managing network connections Ubuntu. Its use is the creation and configuration of access to various types of networks (Internet, local area network [LAN], virtual private network [VPN] ...). Network Manager can handle many types of connections (wireline, wireless network [Wi-Fi] phone modem, wireless network, VPN ...). Network Manager can also be used to share a network connection (usually the Internet) to other computers on your LAN.
Installation :
Network Manager is installed by default. Ubuntu and Kubuntu, it takes the form of an applet, a small icon in the dashboard. The applet takes different states depending on your connection (connected / not connected, wired / wireless network, etc.).. It is possible that Network Manager is uninstalled on your system, so, among other things, when you install another connection manager network (such as Wicd). To reinstall the Network Manager, install one of the following packages, using your package manager preferred:
- For Ubuntu: network-manager-gnome;
- For Kbuntu: plasma-widget-network-management;
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