router security

[Karl F. Larsen]

Rashkae wrote:
> NoOp wrote:
>
>   
>> If you are using the Ubuntu supplied network manager on your wireless
>> machines, I seriously recommend having a look at installing wicd (see
>> the threads):
>> http://wicd.sourceforge.net/
>> http://wicd.sourceforge.net/download.php
>> http://wicd.sourceforge.net/screenshot.php
>> particularly if you wish to enable a fixed IP address while using your
>> home lan/network.
>>
>>
>>     
>
> I recently had a opportunity to test this myself on a fresh install of
> Jaunty.  While I've repeated the same advice a few times myself based on
> Hardy experience, the problems Network manager has with static Ip
> configuration appear to be well and truly things of the distant past.
> And indeed, without those configuration snarls, Network manager is
> living up to it's promise as a smoother solution to work with, (as
> opposed to Wicd's habit of constantly being unresponsive while
> refreshing wireless network list.)  By all means, Wicd is a great
> package to experiment with, but unless you are having some kind of
> problem with Network manager that is causing you grief, I no longer
> think it's a good idea to suggest blanket replacement.
>
>
>   
    I have replaced all 3 of my Ubuntu systems with wcid and they all 
work far better than they ever have. I have just done this but so far 
wcid is perfect.


Karl


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