Decent Gnome wireless network tool

[Marc Lanctot]

Madison Kelly wrote:
> Hi all,
> 
>   I am looking for a simple graphical tool (Gnome) that will show me 
> what wireless networks are in range and let me choose which I want to 
> connect to (and enter the pass phrase when needed). I know one exists, 
> as the Asus Eee and others have nice tools. In case it matters, I'm 
> using Ubuntu 8.04.

I use the network-admin command that comes with Ubuntu (or seems to 
anyway-- if not someone can correct me... maybe it's a Gnome thing). Oh, 
as I suspected, this is the same as the one that is invoked when you go 
to Gnome's drop down System -> Network.

Clicking on your wireless adapter, then Properties.. if you select the 
combo box for the ESSID and wait a few seconds they should all get 
listed there with their strengths. You should be able to choose which 
one to connect to.. and then enter the network's passphrase.

So I guess you're looking for something more/better? What additional 
features are you hoping for?

Marc

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