Re: How can I obtain DHCP4Config, IP4Config of an active VPN connection?

[Dan Williams <dcbw redhat com>]

On Fri, 2013-04-26 at 13:22 -0400, Pavel Simerda wrote:
> ----- Original Message -----
> > From: "Chris Nogen" <chrisnog inbox com>
> > To: networkmanager-list gnome org
> > Sent: Friday, April 26, 2013 5:44:07 PM
> > Subject: How can I obtain DHCP4Config, IP4Config of an active VPN connection?
> >
> > Hi everyone,
> >
> > I'm currently working with NetworkManager and python in order to connect to
> > my network company with a VPN.
> > The python script performs just simple actions like connect VPN through my
> > wired interface and then automatically configure my code to reach company
> > servers.
> >
> > Everything worked properly until I wanted to grab DHCP4Config return by the
> > VPN server. Indeed, with a simple connection the way to track this
> > information is to get the device and then ask for those parameters.
> > Workflow:
> > 1. [org.freedesktop.NetworkManager.Connection.Active] => [Properties] =>
> > [Devices]
> > 2. [org.freedesktop.NetworkManager.Device] => [Properties] => [DHCP4Config,
> > IP4Config, ...]
> >
> > But with a VPN connection, you cannot track the device because Network
> > Manager didn't add "tun" or "tap" device to the devices list.
>
> Looks like a missing API. I think it warrants a bug report at http://bugzilla.gnome.org/, where the 
> possible solutions/additions should be discussed. Thank you for bringing this up as this may help us with 
> the upcoming architectural changes. 

Yes, it is missing API, and a bug for it would be good.

Dan