[Feature Request] Show Network Settings Button While Trying to Obtain DHCP Lease

[umaxtu]

/etc/os-release contents
NAME="Pop!_OS"
VERSION="21.04"
ID=pop
ID_LIKE="ubuntu debian"
PRETTY_NAME="Pop!_OS 21.04"
VERSION_ID="21.04"
HOME_URL="https://pop.system76.com"
SUPPORT_URL="https://support.system76.com"
BUG_REPORT_URL="https://github.com/pop-os/pop/issues"
PRIVACY_POLICY_URL="https://system76.com/privacy"
VERSION_CODENAME=hirsute
UBUNTU_CODENAME=hirsute
LOGO=distributor-logo-pop-os

When connecting to a wireless network that doesn't have an active DHCP server its currently impossible to graphically set a static IP address without resorting to a silly work around (described below). This is because the spinning "connecting" icon (idk what the proper name is) replaces the gear icon that brings up the window where static IP settings can be configured. Once it gives up trying to get a DHCP address, it disconnects and, if there are no other known wireless networks in the vicinity

The Workaround
The workaround that I've found involves:

1. Turning of Wi-Fi
2. Clicking the triple dot button and then clicking "Known Wi-Fi Networks" in the menu that appears
3. Clicking the now visible settings (gear) icon next to the SSID you want to have a static ip when connected to
4. Set desired static IP .

[jacobgkau]

Upstream request for this feature: https://gitlab.gnome.org/GNOME/gnome-control-center/-/issues/493