https://bugs.kde.org/show_bug.cgi?id=504674
Bug ID: 504674
Summary: Applying Network settings for an interface does not
apply until interface is restarted
Classification: Applications
Product: systemsettings
Version First unspecified
Reported In:
Platform: Other
OS: Linux
Status: REPORTED
Keywords: usability
Severity: wishlist
Priority: NOR
Component: kcm_networkmanagement
Assignee: plasma-b...@kde.org
Reporter: shaytzedaka...@gmail.com
CC: jgrul...@redhat.com
Target Milestone: ---
Summary:
When modifying a network profile/interface (e.g., setting a static IP, changing
DNS servers, etc.) in KDE's Network settings and pressing **Apply**, the
settings are saved to the profile, but **they are not applied to the
interface** unless the user manually disconnects and reconnects the interface
physically or through the applet.
This behavior is confusing and unintuitive, particularly for users coming from
Windows where pressing "Apply" restarts the interface and immediately applies
the new configuration.
Steps to Reproduce:
1. Open KDE System Settings > Network > Connections
2. Edit a connection and set a static IP address
3. Click "Apply"
4. Observe that the active connection keeps the old IP address until manually
disconnected and reconnected
Expected Behavior:
The interface should automatically be restarted upon pressing "Apply" so that
the new configuration takes effect immediately.
Proposed Solution:
Automatically restart the target network interface when new settings are
applied
This would bring KDE in line with the behavior seen in other operating systems,
improve usability, and reduce confusion for users.
Thank you!
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