Bug 449443

Summary: Provide an option to add new connections from the applet
Product: [Plasma] plasma-nm Reporter: Fushan Wen <qydwhotmail>
Component: appletAssignee: Plasma Bugs List <plasma-bugs>
Status: CONFIRMED ---    
Severity: wishlist CC: nate
Priority: NOR Keywords: usability
Version: 5.23.5   
Target Milestone: ---   
Platform: openSUSE   
OS: Linux   
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Description Fushan Wen 2022-02-01 07:16:58 UTC
SUMMARY
Currently, the user has to open the settings page to add a new wireless access point. The applet can provide an easier way to connect to the AP directly in the list.


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OBSERVED RESULT


EXPECTED RESULT
Show "Hidden Network" in the list, and set up a new AP by typing the name and the password in the list without requiring opening the settings page.

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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Comment 1 Nate Graham 2022-02-02 17:22:24 UTC
I think the applet should have an "Add" button in its toolbar. I'd been planning to do that for a while actually, but haven't been able to find the time.