HOWTO: Internet access using ConnMan-GTK

What is ConnMan-GTK?

ConnMan-GTK is a simple user interface for the ConnMan network manager which enables access to the internet and bluetooth.

How to open up ConnMan-GTK?

If ConnMan is running, left-click and right-click actions applied to the tray network notification icon will provide quick access to configuration options. Alternatively, go to Menu -> Setup -> Internet connection manager -> Wired or wireless LAN -> ConnMan. The opened window should look something like this:-

connman-gtk_imgs/window.png

What if ConnMan-GTK is not present on my Puppy?

ConnMan-GTK is the default connection manager for modern Dpup and Upup but there are alternate options. For additional information, please read the HOWTO: Internet page to learn more about connecting to the internet via Connman-GTK or legacy network tools (SNS, Frisbee, Network Wizard).

How to connect to Wireless Network?

Follow these steps to connect to a wirless network using ConnMan-GTK:-

  1. Open up ConnMan-GTK (Read how to open up ConnMan-GTK).
  2. Go to Wireless tab in the ConnMan-GTK window (if not already opened in that tab).
  3. The window should now look like this:-

    connman-gtk_imgs/wlan.jpg
  4. The button present at the top-right of the window can be used to enable/disable WiFi.
  5. Now click on any one of the listed wireless networks and then click on the Connect button.
  6. You will now be prompted to enter password for the wireless network you want to connect to. Enter the password and click OK button.

    connman-gtk_imgs/wlan_connect.jpg
  7. Wait for few seconds to get connected to the internet. Now enjoy surfing on the internet!

How to connect to Wired (Ethernet) Network?

Follow these steps to connect to a wirless network using ConnMan-GTK:-

  1. Open up ConnMan-GTK (Read how to open up ConnMan-GTK).
  2. Go to Wired tab in the ConnMan-GTK window (if not already opened in that tab).
  3. If you have just a single Ethernet connected, then you may be automatically connected to that network. If not, then click on any of the listed wired networks to select them; and then click Connect button:-

    connman-gtk_imgs/eth.png
  4. Wait for few seconds to get connected to the internet. Now enjoy surfing on the internet!

ConnMan Usage

Here you will find more information about the ConnMan Network Manager:

https://wiki.archlinux.org/title/ConnMan