Same problem. I solved it by editing /etc/network/interfaces
I deleted all lines except for: auto lo iface lo inet loopback Now the NetworkManager applet works correctly. -- [feisty fawn] NetworkManager reports incorrect online status https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/82927 You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is the bug contact for Ubuntu. -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs