Wireless Network

Test Automatic Connectivity

Case ID: hwn-001

Ensure that NetworkManager is running (computer icon in the notification area) and that no networks are currently connected.
Open gnome-terminal (Applications -> Accessories -> Terminal).
In the terminal, run ifconfig. Verify that only the loopback device ("lo") is listed.
Right-click on the NetworkManager icon and ensure that Enable Wireless is checked.
After approximately 30 seconds, left-click on the NetworkManager icon. Verify that one or more wireless networks are visible.
Select an open (no "shield" symbol next to it) network and left-click it. Verify that the network connection succeeds and that a series of bars replaces the NetworkManager icon.
In the terminal, run ifconfig. Verify that a new network interface is listed.
In the terminal, run route -n. Note the IP address that is not "0.0.0.0" in the Gateway column.
In the terminal, run ping -c 5 [gateway] where [gateway] is the IP address of the Gateway, above. Verify that the command reports "5 packets transmitted, 5 packets received".

Case ID: hwn-002

Right-click the NetworkManager (bars) icon.
Uncheck the box Enable Wireless.
In the terminal, run ifconfig and verify that only the loopback device ("lo") is listed.

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