*** This bug is a duplicate of bug 764451 ***
https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/764451
I am experiencing this same issue on Ubuntu 12.04 x64.
Set up a new VPN Connection (ex. "MY NEW VPN CONN")
Shutdown off computer
Start Computer and login
Click on network manager icon at top right
Notice that "VPN Connections" option does not appear
Notice that the new VPN Connection (ex. "MY NEW VPN CONN") is not visible
(See left side of attached screenshot)
Click on "Enable Networking" to uncheck and disable network interface
"Wired Network Disabled" message will appear
Click on network manager icon at top right
Click on "Enable Networking" to check and enable network interface
"Wired connection 1 Connection Enabled" message will appear
Click on network manager icon at top right
Notice that "VPN Connections" option is now available
Notice that the new VPN Connection (ex. "MY NEW VPN CONN") is now visible
(See right side of attached screenshot)
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https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/792110
Title:
New VPN connection does not appear available to choose for connection
after creation
Status in “network-manager” package in Ubuntu:
Triaged
Bug description:
Binary package hint: network-manager
After creation a new VPN connection, this does not appear available to
choose for connection. Yet, it appears on the configuration menu,
being possible to edit or remove. After hibernation or rebooting the
network becomes available and is possible to connect.
ProblemType: Bug
DistroRelease: Ubuntu 11.04
Package: network-manager 0.8.4~git.20110319t175609.d14809b-0ubuntu3
ProcVersionSignature: Ubuntu 2.6.38-8.42-generic 2.6.38.2
Uname: Linux 2.6.38-8-generic i686
NonfreeKernelModules: fglrx
Architecture: i386
CRDA: Error: [Errno 2] No such file or directory
Date: Thu Jun 2 23:28:51 2011
IfupdownConfig:
auto lo
iface lo inet loopback
InstallationMedia: Ubuntu 11.04 "Natty Narwhal" - Release i386 (20110427.1)
NetworkManager.state:
[main]
NetworkingEnabled=true
WirelessEnabled=true
WWANEnabled=true
ProcEnviron:
LANGUAGE=en_US:en
LANG=en_US.UTF-8
SHELL=/bin/bash
SourcePackage: network-manager
UpgradeStatus: No upgrade log present (probably fresh install)
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