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:-
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:-
- Open up ConnMan-GTK (Read how to open up ConnMan-GTK).
- Go to Wireless tab in the ConnMan-GTK window (if not already opened in that tab).
- The window should now look like this:-
- The button present at the top-right of the window can be used to enable/disable WiFi.
- Now click on any one of the listed wireless networks and then click on the Connect button.
- You will now be prompted to enter password for the wireless network you want to connect to. Enter the password and click OK button.
- 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:-
- Open up ConnMan-GTK (Read how to open up ConnMan-GTK).
- Go to Wired tab in the ConnMan-GTK window (if not already opened in that tab).
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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:-
- 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
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