Please, help to test 'wicd' package...

[snatzer]

Originally Posted by under2x

I'd like to use dhcp to get my dns information and stuff. The problem it turns out is that the default route from dhcp is not getting set. I fixed this by setting the DHCP client under external programs in the preferences to dhcpcd from it's original setting of Automatic. Thanks for the inspiration though!

Thanks for that advice, I had exact same problem with my wifi, default gateway was simply not set using automatic setting. Setting it to dhcpd fixed it. But it should work with automatic also, maybe its a bug?? Cable connection worked immediately with automatic.

[dmitry_serpokryl]

actually don't think that it's a "bug" though some folks have reported that "dhcpcd" is the best option for openSUSE. but this case is not 100% correct for all Users, also "wicd" is evolving and constantly improve the usability. afair i discussed that case long time ago with the Devs and we decided just let the things roll. if such reports will be confirmed by majority (which is not the case now) - the defaults (Automatic) will be simply switched to "dhcpcd".

[7freedom7]

why is nautilus (among many others) on install list when I check for wicd?
and why is there also some packages that have -32bit in prefixes like
gconf2-32bit , libglade2-32bit , orbit2-32bit
while I'm using x86_64 architecture?

[dmitry_serpokryl]

wicd require you to have a "gksu" package, which has some nasty dependencies, but they're not "hard" one. try this:

1) add & enable the required repo
2) open terminal and became a 'root' (type 'su' and PASSWORD )
3) type in terninal

zypper in --no-recommends wicd

see if the "nautilus" is still listed as a required component.

regarding "32-bit" - it's o'k. "wicd" is a pure "python" application and unfortunately some "parts" are "fixed". this "32-bit" components will not affect your system performance/stability/etc.

[epicurious]

Hello,

WICD seemed to work on a fresh install of openSUSE 11.0 on a laptop using a Linksys WPC54G card [BCM43xx driver]... and personally I like the interface; very clean, very easy.


But I can't connect to https sites, and also cannot sign on to any secure networks.

I've tried changing the WPA supplicant driver in the preferences, but no joy...

[dmitry_serpokryl]

hi,

>> But I can't connect to https sites,

assume we're talking about wireless connection only and assume that your interface is up and running. it seems that issue doesn't related to "wicd" itself. try to disable "SuSEfirewall2" (stop this service in YaST).

>> and also cannot sign on to any secure networks.

check that you do have a "wpa_supplicant" package installed (it's a must for a proper connections with WEP/WPA/WPA2 encryption). use Webpin to get the latest one and don't forget to check the Wiki page (sometimes some info could be found there too...)

[epicurious]

Originally Posted by dmitry_serpokryl

hi,

>> But I can't connect to https sites,

assume we're talking about wireless connection only and assume that your interface is up and running. it seems that issue doesn't related to "wicd" itself. try to disable "SuSEfirewall2" (stop this service in YaST).

>> and also cannot sign on to any secure networks.

check that you do have a "wpa_supplicant" package installed (it's a must for a proper connections with WEP/WPA/WPA2 encryption). use Webpin to get the latest one and don't forget to check the Wiki page (sometimes some info could be found there too...)

Hello,

Yes, it's wireless. On an unsecured network my card works fine - except for being able to visit https sites.

wpa_supplicant is installed - 0.5.10-37.1, but there is another version [0.6.47...] at another repository... just done it. No change.

I've disabled the firewall, but struggle to see how that's safe - isn't it there for my laptop's protection? In any case, that didn't work either.

Went to the wiki, and it says RTFM - is that appropriate wiki language now? Anyway, followed the link and saw code for producing a template, which I don't think I need to do.

Any other suggestions?

[epicurious]

Aha!

I've just noticed: in the encryption templates given they all reference /var/run/wpa_supplicant, which doesn't exist on my system. Should it? Does it exist on everyone else's?

[deltaflyer44]

If you ain't got it & it's needed, best install it i have it on my system for wireless

Andy

[epicurious]

Originally Posted by deltaflyer44

If you ain't got it & it's needed, best install it i have it on my system for wireless

Andy

But wpa_supplicant is already installed [in /usr/sbin]! I changed the ctrl_interface links in the template files to link to that. Is that right?

Also, it still probably won't cure the https issue...