I've found how to fix this bug.
Remove the notification area from the gnome panel.
Then add the "network monotor" applet to the gnome panel.
Now everything is fine.
** Changed in: network-manager (Ubuntu)
Status: Incomplete => Invalid
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nm-applet doesn't detect that an ethernet cable is unplugged
https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/165004
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