how to load wireless prior to login

[keevill]

I am able to use my Lenovo notebook's wireless function no problem BUT here's the thing...
I need to join a Windows domain and it appears that the wireless connection is not effected until after login so I am not able to authenticate with the Windows Domain.
After login to the local machine, then the wireless connection kicks in.

If I use hard wired connection, I can login to domain no problem on startup or log out command.
Is there some way to force the wireless to activate before requesting login credentials?

[bigtomrodney]

If you go into Network Manager through the applet beside the clock you can configure the connections. Change the current connection type to "System" or depending on your versioin it might be "Connect Automatically". This lets Network Manager authenticate itself independently of any user, no longer requiring your keyring to log onto the network. The network connection should be up before you attempt to log on then.

[waterhead]

You may also need to disable the password for the Keyring Manager. Since a properly set up wireless has a password, it is then kept in the Keyring Manager. The Keyring Manager is then protected by another password.

To disable the Keyring Manager password:

Open: Applications-->Accessories-->Passwords and Encryption Keys

Click on the "Passwords" tab, then click to highlight the "Passwords: default" line. Right-click, and select "Change Password". You need to enter the current Keyring Manager password, but leave the "New Password" lines blank.

It will warn you that what you are doing is a bad thing, but continue anyway. Doing this is necessary if you have configured your system for Autologin, as I do. I am not sure if it will help in your case.

[keevill]

Thx guys !
That worked
-keevill-