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[Andrew]

Hi,

> This is a (relatively) common use case for me.  I often need to connect
> my laptop to ad-hoc networks which do not have DHCP, hence I need to
> configure a static address, and static routes.  Currently I do this
> through the command-line, but it would be nice to do it using the GUI.
> 
As an overall that goes for the wired network too.  Something called NetworkManager should handle location/profile managment as well.  If the wired network is selected (or is the only interface), then your choice of wired network profiles should show up, with a "New..." option at the end. There's a whole lot use cases there, but that should demonstrate. 

> I understand that I am in a very small minority here, but this would be
> useful for people in a Field Engineer type role.
> 

I am in that same minority !!

Thanks,

Andrew