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Title: Strange New "Io" Network Connection After Update
Post by: sticksix on 16 February 2023, 17:25:33
Hi all. After latest networkmanager update I noticed a new connection in my plasma network connections manager.

The connection is labeled "Io" and IPV4 is set to "manual" and the address is 127.0.0.1. When I log on the connection is running along with my standard "Wired Connection", but the "Io" connection shows no traffic. Disconnecting it does not work and it's not possible to delete it either as it just immediately spawns a new Connection.

I'm using Plasma runit

Any ideas here? Thanks
Title: Re: Strange New "Io" Network Connection After Update
Post by: Hitman on 16 February 2023, 17:56:00
lo is the standard UNIX loopback interface for a bunch of system sockets, it is basically needed. The cosmetic "problem" in your case is why it shows up.

It could be that NetworkManager doesn't "get" anymore the way openrc sets up the loopback.
I'll let the more experienced guys give you suggestion on this, i don't have the time to test and not using NM myself, i use dhcpcd/netifrc script.

For the time being, don't worry, it's purely cosmetic. Just ignore it.
Title: Re: Strange New "Io" Network Connection After Update
Post by: gavincc on 16 February 2023, 18:10:58
there's no place like home (and that's why it shows no traffic)
Title: Re: Strange New "Io" Network Connection After Update
Post by: gripped on 16 February 2023, 19:24:00
It's either a new networkmanager feature or a bug ? I suspect bug.
Arch is affected as well, No need for concern. NM is just showing something it used to hide by default.
https://bbs.archlinux.org/viewtopic.php?id=283515
The above link includes a workaround if you want it hidden again.
Title: Re: Strange New "Io" Network Connection After Update
Post by: sticksix on 16 February 2023, 21:39:03
It's either a new networkmanager feature or a bug ? I suspect bug.
Arch is affected as well, No need for concern. NM is just showing something it used to hide by default.
https://bbs.archlinux.org/viewtopic.php?id=283515
The above link includes a workaround if you want it hidden again.
Thanks for the info then, mate. Much appreciated