Ubuntu now uses NetworkManager to manage network connections. NetworkManager attempts to make the process of connecting invisible, whilst allowing finer manual control where necessary.
Many security protocols are supported: WEP, WPA/WPA2, WPA-Enerprise/WPA2-Enerprise, 802.1x, VPN
NetworkManager also keeps passwords secure by utilising the user's keyring to store passphrases.
![[Important]](../../libs/admon/important.png)
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Network Manager is the little icon in the system notification area in the top right of your screen. It looks like two over-lapping computer screens or four blue or grey stepped bars (when connected wirelessly).
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