Wireless Network

Test Automatic Connectivity

Case ID: hwn-001

1. Ensure that NetworkManager is running (computer icon in the notification area) and that no networks are currently connected.

2. Open gnome-terminal (Applications -> Accessories -> Terminal).

3. In the terminal, run ifconfig. Verify that only the loopback device ("lo") is listed.

4. Right-click on the NetworkManager icon and ensure that Enable Wireless is checked.

5. After approximately 30 seconds, left-click on the NetworkManager icon. Verify that one or more wireless networks are visible.

6. 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.

7. In the terminal, run ifconfig. Verify that a new network interface is listed.

8. In the terminal, run route -n. Note the IP address that is not "0.0.0.0" in the Gateway column.

9. 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".

Verify Release of Device

Case ID: hwn-002

1. Right-click the NetworkManager (bars) icon.

2. Uncheck the box Enable Wireless.

3. In the terminal, run ifconfig and verify that only the loopback device ("lo") is listed.