How to Launch the Wireless Manager within IGEL OS when the Taskbar Is Hidden

Problem

The taskbar or system tray has been disabled for some reason (User Interface > Desktop > Taskbar / Taskbar Items; also User Interface > Screenlock /Screensaver > Taskbar). As a result, a systray icon for the Wireless Manager can't be accessed anymore, and the user can't manage wireless networks. 

Notice that also the Wi-Fi switch will be inaccessible if you disable the taskbar or system tray, see Switch for the Wi-Fi Connection. See also "Enable Wi-Fi automatic switch" under Wireless.

Environment

• IGEL OS 10.06 or higher

Solution

You can configure the Wireless Manager as a custom application and define the way it can be launched.

1. Go to Network > LAN Interfaces > Wireless and check that the wireless interface and the Wireless Manager are enabled.
   

2. Go to System > Firmware Customization > Custom Application and click .
   

3. Specify the Session name and configure the Starting methods according to your needs.

   

4. Under Settings, specify the Icon name and enter the following Command: /bin/start-wireless-manager

   

5. Click Apply or OK.
   The Wireless Manager can now be launched via the configured starting methods.