TOPIC: Using Wicd Network Manager

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Required Hardware and OS Versions

• YDL v.6.1 or higher
• If using PS3, GameOS 2.52

For Apple Users
Note that Apple devices require the addition of firmware beforehand. See Install wireless firmware for YDL 6.1 on Apple for specific assistance with configuration.

Using Wicd
With YDL v.6.1, getting online is effortless with little to no pre-configuration steps when you use the Wicd Network Manager to automatically detect wireless networks.

1. Launch the Wicd Network Manager:

   YDL Menu ==> Applications ==> Internet ==> Wicd Network Manager

2. To set a preferred network, select the Automatically connect to this network checkbox.
3. Simply click the Connect button and you are connected.

This HOWTO was prepared by Aaron Johnson and Bonnie Gosler, Fixstars.