It's really there to "lock" a connection to a particular device. The only efficient way to do so is using the system's MAC, though I agree it might be a little confusing when exposed in UI like this.
If you have ideas on how to display it better, please don't hesitate to bring them up on the NetworkManager mailing list. -- You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/369965 Title: nm-applet doesn't show all wired networks -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs
