OpenSuse 11.x kNetworkManager issues

If you are facing issues with the OpenSuse's (11.x ; 3 >= x >= 0) default Connection Manager, install the "wicd" network configurator.

http://software.opensuse.org/ymp/X11:xfce:nilda/openSUSE_11.3/wicd.ymp?base=openSUSE%3A11.3&query=wicd

Enjoy!!