New Network Controls

From Freespire

• New Package List
  • knetworkmanager
  • network-manager-openvpn - network management framework (OpenVPN plugin)
  • network-manager-pptp - network management framework (PPTP plugin)
  • network-manager-vpnc - network management framework (VPNC plugin)
  • network-manager-gnome
  • pppoe
  • firestarter

• TODO
  • Firewall
    • 3-mode Basic firewall support (open, closed, subnet-only)
    • Added iptables template files to /etc/init.d (iptables-open, iptables-subnet, iptables-closed)
    • Added symlink in /etc/rc2.d/S37iptables to /etc/init.d/iptables
    • 'Advanced' Button under firewall dialog launches Firestarter

• • Improve profile support (wired/wireless, multiple device, etc...)
    • 1-2 Weeks
      • Right-clicking on a wireless network name will toggle its status as a trusted network
      • Embedded knetworkconf in Manage Profiles tab
      • Moved Wireless network info into its own tab, removing clutter from the wireless tooltips
  • Look into (wrap) pppoeconf
    • 1 Week
  • Debian integration (network-manager)
    • 2 Weeks
  • Write tutorial with a mind for users of old system