3. Wireless Connections Management (Roaming)

This tool shows the wireless networks currently available and allows you to switch between them, and to change their configurations. If you haven't configured your wireless interface yet, please refer to Section 1.1.2, “Wireless Connection” for information. Figure 7.7, “DrakRoam Interface” shows DrakRoam's interface: a list of the available networks, together with their status, and buttons for actions at the bottom.

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 You can also right click on the “signal meter” icon in the panel and choose Manage wireless networks, then enter root's password, to access the tool.

Figure 7.7. DrakRoam Interface

DrakRoam Interface

3.1. Switching Networks

To change networks, select one of those from the list, then click on Connect. If the network is public you will be immediately connected. If the network is private, then you are asked for configuration parameters with the same dialog shown in Figure 7.8, “Changing Wireless Network Configuration”. Provide required settings (in particular, the encryption key) and click Ok. Settings take effect immediately.

3.2. Configuring a Wireless Connection

If you need to change the network parameters, just select the network from the list, then click on Configure. See Figure 7.8, “Changing Wireless Network Configuration” for an example of a secured wireless network connection.

Figure 7.8. Changing Wireless Network Configuration

Changing Wireless Network Configuration

Make your adjustments and click Ok, the settings take effect immediately.