Can not connect to the internet

[paul2010]

I am missing the system at the top to connect to the wireless network. Is there anyway of getting it back or another way to connect to the internet.

I have already tried nm-applet

[MikeTbob]

Hello and Welcome.
If nothing else will work, a friendly reboot should straighten things out bit. Did you use sudo command when you tried to restart nm-applet

[jayd512]

Welcome to LinuxForums!

Try adding to the Panel. I don't run standard Ubuntu, but in Mint, I can just add the 'Notification Icon' and get it back.

[jrjoew]

The applet at the top of the page, that gives information and access to the network online, is most likely what is being referred to here, unless I miss my guess.

I to am missing this applet. I don't know what I did to make it go away, but it was purely accidental, and I would like it back again. I have tried a lot of things, but to no avail. If anyone has a secret to making this happen, there may be a lot of us that need this information.

I am just learning Linux, specifically Ubuntu, so I need a lot of patience and understanding. It still beats that other Windows type program hands down, which we won't mention. MS would like me to mention it, but I won't.... Joe

[hatebreed]

you should be able to right click on the taskbar and add panel. then just find it in the menu.

[paul2010]

Thanks for all your help.

I have managed to get it back by right clicking on the panel > add to panel> add notification area.

[MikeTbob]

Glad you got it working to your liking.

[jrjoew]

Thank you for your response hatebreed. It did indeed work, and things are looking good again. I think it is wonderful that people share their experience. It worked! Joe

[hatebreed]

no problem man. If you have any more questions don't hesitate to ask. Enjoy.