Bug 510623 - plasma network applet shows as not connected when using a vpn with killswitch enabled
Summary: plasma network applet shows as not connected when using a vpn with killswitch...
Status: CONFIRMED
Alias: None
Product: plasmashell
Classification: Plasma
Component: Networks widget (other bugs)
Version First Reported In: 6.4.5
Platform: Fedora RPMs Linux
: NOR minor
Target Milestone: 1.0
Assignee: Plasma Bugs List
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Reported: 2025-10-15 03:42 UTC by anonuser7969
Modified: 2025-10-15 14:34 UTC (History)
2 users (show)

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wifi applet using incorrect icon, and below a terminal pinging 1.1.1.1 to prove device is connected to internet (40.95 KB, image/png)
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Description anonuser7969 2025-10-15 03:42:02 UTC 
Created attachment 185789 [details]
wifi applet using incorrect icon, and below a terminal pinging 1.1.1.1 to prove device is connected to internet

SUMMARY
I use proton vpn, and it has a feature where it allows to enable a killswitch. When i activate it, the wifi icon shows as not connected (see image), even though i am connected to a wifi.
Problem is specific to when a killswitch is enabled, the icon works correctly when the killswitch is not enabled.

STEPS TO REPRODUCE
1. enable killswitch in proton vpn options
2. connect to vpn

OBSERVED RESULT
The wifi applet shows an incorrect icon (shows the icon of when wifi is disconnected)

EXPECTED RESULT
The wifi applet should show that wifi is connected via vpn

SOFTWARE/OS VERSIONS
Operating System: Fedora Linux 42
KDE Plasma Version: 6.4.5
KDE Frameworks Version: 6.19.0
Qt Version: 6.9.2
Kernel Version: 6.16.11-200.fc42.x86_64 (64-bit)
Graphics Platform: Wayland


ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Note: I have reported this bug happening using proton vpn. I suppose the same problem might happen with other vpn too, but I have tested it only with proton vpn