On Feb 16, 2010, at 7:33 PM, Robert Holtzman wrote: > I run Ubuntu Hardy on a Dell Latitude 600 with a Linksys WRT54GL > router > and the latest Linksys firmware. I usually use a wired connection with > wireless access disabled on the router configuration site. Today I > booted and inadvertently neglected to attach the cable first. I was > surprised to see it connect to the wifi network. I checked to make > sure > wireless access was still disabled and it was. What don't I understand > here? Does disabling wireless access not do what I think (obviously > doesn't)? > If not, how can I turn off wifi. There is no physical switch. Opening > Network Manager shows the wired button grayed out. The only way to > turn > it off is to connect the cable. Right now I see no way to work off > line. > > Help, pointers, snide comments anyone? It's a usability bug that's been fixed in more recent versions NetworkManager. --Ted --------------------------------------------------- PLUG-discuss mailing list - PLUG-discuss@lists.plug.phoenix.az.us To subscribe, unsubscribe, or to change your mail settings: http://lists.PLUG.phoenix.az.us/mailman/listinfo/plug-discuss