I tried several different themes, and they all show the same way...
After 17.2 Upgrade, VPNs connect, indicator doesn't change
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After 17.2 Upgrade, VPNs connect, indicator doesn't change
I use several different VPNs with my 17.2 Cinnamon system (vpnc, openvpn, PPTP). Prior to upgrading, whenever I would connect to the VPN, the tray would show an indicator with lock on it, indicating that the VPN is connected. Since the upgrade, the network indicator show its normal status, regardless of connection state.
I tried several different themes, and they all show the same way...
I tried several different themes, and they all show the same way...
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goteeguy
Re: After 17.2 Upgrade, VPNs connect, indicator doesn't chan
I don't have any answers, but can confirm this happens on my computer as well -- and it's quite annoying.
Re: After 17.2 Upgrade, VPNs connect, indicator doesn't chan
I removed the network manager applet and now I get a different network manager in my tray that properly changes status. I think there is an issue with the panel applet.
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mintmike
Re: After 17.2 Upgrade, VPNs connect, indicator doesn't change
Just installed Linux Mint 18 and also had this annoying issue. Removing the applet fixed it. This is still relevant info on how to fix the linux mint cinnamon VPN secure connection indicator.
No blame though, since I am using a separate partition for /home and maybe some old configuration file didn't mix well with the new...
No blame though, since I am using a separate partition for /home and maybe some old configuration file didn't mix well with the new...
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jbrice
Re: After 17.2 Upgrade, VPNs connect, indicator doesn't change
Exactly the same here on a new installation of LM 18. It's a clean install in a single partition, so nothing to do with mintmike's system configuration.
It's a minor issue but the sort of thing that makes the difference between the run-of-the-mill and true quality.
<LATER> Tried the fix as suggested earlier in the thread of removing the network indicator. It revealed the "native" Ubuntu indicator icon that does indeed show up VPN connections. But perhaps it is not the effectiive fix that it appears to be. After a period suspended, the system lost all network connectivity and the only way I could fix it was to reinstall the Linux Mint network applet to the panel. Perhaps this applet plays a vital role in network startup/shutdown scripts?
The VPN active indication is a small detail but an important one in terms of security when out and about with a laptop. Is there an active bug report on this that I can contribute to?</LATER>
JB
It's a minor issue but the sort of thing that makes the difference between the run-of-the-mill and true quality.
<LATER> Tried the fix as suggested earlier in the thread of removing the network indicator. It revealed the "native" Ubuntu indicator icon that does indeed show up VPN connections. But perhaps it is not the effectiive fix that it appears to be. After a period suspended, the system lost all network connectivity and the only way I could fix it was to reinstall the Linux Mint network applet to the panel. Perhaps this applet plays a vital role in network startup/shutdown scripts?
The VPN active indication is a small detail but an important one in terms of security when out and about with a laptop. Is there an active bug report on this that I can contribute to?</LATER>
JB