Re: turning off wifi

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Author: Ted Gould
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To: Main PLUG discussion list
Subject: Re: turning off wifi
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
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