Public bug reported:
Binary package hint: network-manager
In the Hardy version of HAL currently it reports virtual network
interfaces like the one created by libvirt. This interface shows up as
a wired interface, with the name "Unknown computer." This make network
manager choose it over better choices, though it never connects to the
network properly.
There is some discussion about where these interfaces should go. If one
is using crazy virtual networks NetworkManager should be able to connect
to them, but it's unlikely most desktop users would use them. This is
mostly likely a feature that would be used by advanced users in unusual
setups. So the solution might be to just hide them.
The other question is in how virtual networks are shown in HAL. Since
the patch has not been accepted upstream, this may change, and any
detection code may become moot.
Workarround (by cjwatson):
|| libvirt will create a new vnet0 network interface. To stop this
|| confusing network-manager, add this stanza to the end of
|| /etc/network/interfaces:
||
|| iface vnet0 inet manual
** Affects: network-manager (Ubuntu)
Importance: Undecided
Status: New
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Network manager shows and connects to virtual interfaces
https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/199140
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