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Oracle Solaris Administration: Network Interfaces and Network Virtualization Oracle Solaris 11 Express 11/10 |
2. NWAM Configuration and Administration (Overview)
3. NWAM Profile Configuration (Tasks)
4. NWAM Profile Administration (Tasks)
Introduction to the NWAM Graphical User Interface
Accessing the NWAM GUI From the Desktop
Differences Between the NWAM CLI and the NWAM GUI
Functional Components of the NWAM GUI
Interacting With NWAM From the Desktop
Checking the Status of Your Network Connection
How to Show Details About an Enabled Network Connection
Controlling Network Connections From the Desktop
Joining and Managing Favorite Wireless Networks
How to Join a Wireless Network
About the Network Preferences Dialog
Viewing Information About Network Profiles
Switching From One Network Profile to Another Network Profile
Adding or Removing a Network Profile
How to Open the Network Profile Dialog
Creating and Managing Locations
How to Change a Location's Activation Mode
How to Switch From One Location to Another Location
About External Network Modifiers
About the Network Modifiers Dialog
Part II Administering Single Interfaces
6. Overview of the Networking Stack
7. Datalink Configuration and Administration
8. Configuring an IP Interface
9. Configuring Wireless Interface Communications on Oracle Solaris
Part III Administering Interface Groups
11. Administering Link Aggregations
Part IV Network Virtualization and Resource Management
15. Introducing Network Virtualization and Resource Control (Overview)
16. Planning for Network Virtualization and Resource Control
17. Configuring Virtual Networks (Tasks)
18. Using Link Protection in Virtualized Environments
19. Managing Network Resources
This chapter provides an introduction to the NWAM graphical user interface (GUI), which includes a description of the components that make up the NWAM GUI. Basic instructions for interacting with NWAM from the desktop, controlling network connections, adding wireless networks, and creating and managing network profiles are also included in this chapter.
This chapter does not provide step-by-step instructions on managing your network exclusively by using GUI. For detailed instructions, refer to the online help, which can be accessed by right-clicking the Network Status icon that is displayed in the panel notification area of the desktop at all times. Links within the GUI take you to pages in the online help that provide more detailed information about each topic. You can also navigate through the online help by clicking links that are displayed in the text or by clicking the various topics in the side pane.
The following topics are covered in this chapter:
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