On 06/01/2014 05:20 PM, c. marlow wrote: > > On 06/01/2014 11:57 AM, Israel wrote: >> On 06/01/2014 10:21 AM, c. marlow wrote: >>> Hello, >>> >>> I am on sat. Internet and I like to DISCONNECT from the internet so I >>> know if something decides to run away with my data while I am not on >>> the computer, it will not happen because I essencially disconnect from >>> the internet. >>> >>> But when clicking on the 2 blinking computer icons in the tray and >>> right clicking and going to DISCONNECT nothing happens, I am still >>> connected it does not matter what I click on disconnect, repair, >>> connect... >>> >>> Is there a work around for this and why does the icons not work? >>> >>> Thanks, >>> Christopher >>> >> Hi >> Are you using nm-applet? >> >> Obviously (as you surely know all ready) you can manually disconnect the >> Ethernet cable, or if it is wireless and you have a hardware switch you >> can use that. >> If you are using nm-applet it should work to disconnect via the GUI, not >> entirely sure why it wouldn't. How are you starting nm-applet for your >> network? >> > > > Hello, > > its just the one thats built in when you log in.... Its a picture of 2 > computers flashing next to the vol control. I havent installed > anything extra > > Christopher > Hi! Did you have to enable it in the panel in your autostart from the Settings? Or did you add it to the panel? If you added it to the panel I suggest removing it and starting nm-applet. You can open a terminal and type: nm-applet &disown To start automatically it add nm-applet to the autostart in the Settings.. If you need help doing this, we can give more info!
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