Proposed change to NM scanning policy.
Context menu scan item: three states -- On, Auto, Off
On: NM's current policy which is to always scan but adjust the time
between scans.
Auto (default): When a wired connection has been established, stop
scanning (also consider powering down radio). As soon as a wired
connection is not available, begin scanning. After a wireless connection
has been made, stop scanning but start again if the signal strength
falls below a threshold.
Off: Do not scan or stop all wireless devices and power down radios.
Justification: Scanning powers up the radio. When operationg on battery
and connected by wire, scanning wastes power. Scans that take a long
time can be disruptive.
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Bill Moss
Professor, Mathematical Sciences
Clemson University
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