this is a driver bug. you could try to install the linux-backport- modules package for intrepid (not sure if they have an updated iwlagn too there).
Also i think this is fixed in jaunty. maybe confirm that by testing a recent jaunty live-CD. ** Summary changed: - nm-applet hangs X/GNOME on state change + iwlagn intrepid - disabling/enabling wireless freezes system for a few seconds (e.g. enable/disable using nm-applet) ** Package changed: network-manager-applet (Ubuntu) => linux (Ubuntu) ** Changed in: linux (Ubuntu) Status: New => Incomplete -- iwlagn intrepid - disabling/enabling wireless freezes system for a few seconds (e.g. enable/disable using nm-applet) https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/356293 You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs