Mirko Cetkovic writes: > What is the use of those new fancy (windows like) tools ? Except that those > tools constantly bloat UI with useless information about new wifi networks > found ? This constant popping info that new wifi network is found is > especially irritating and useless it even makes use of pop-up menu very hard > since it dynamically changes list of wifi entries on menu and it is quite > common to miss command because menu grew or shrink while you were clicking > the option.
Frequent pop-ups may be a symptom of CR 6764186. There are two issues here: one is a GUI issue and the other is with the wireless support in the system, which sometimes triggers a disconnect after scanning. For what it's worth, the [EMAIL PROTECTED] list might be better for discussing the broader issue, such as the usefulness of the new feature. > My suggestions are: > > 1. please make nwam works with WPA PSK and hidden SIDS I believe it's supposed to work. Please file a bug. > 2. do not list visible wifi networks in menu and make option for disabling > popups See CR 6764186 ... but otherwise that sounds like a possible RFE. -- James Carlson, Solaris Networking <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sun Microsystems / 35 Network Drive 71.232W Vox +1 781 442 2084 MS UBUR02-212 / Burlington MA 01803-2757 42.496N Fax +1 781 442 1677 _______________________________________________ networking-discuss mailing list [email protected]
