So, "others" just means other hosts. On Sat, Jun 4, 2022, 12:14 Richard Owlett <[email protected]> wrote:
> On 06/04/2022 01:57 PM, Russell Senior wrote: > > I know what a hotspot is. What do you mean by "host"? > > My local machine/terminal. > > > And how is that different than "others"? > > > Other terminals. > > > > > > On Sat, Jun 4, 2022, 11:52 Richard Owlett <[email protected]> wrote: > > > >> On 06/04/2022 12:37 PM, Russell Senior wrote: > >>> I don't have one, so I can't help in the way you are requesting, but > >>> because as a volunteer I don't feel constrained by your constraints, I > >> will > >>> ask anyway: If Wifi turned off, how are you connected to the hotspot? > >> > >> As intended by the manufacturer <grin> > >> It connects to: > >> host via USB > >> internet via cell network > >> others via WiFi > >> > >>> I assume you are installing debian on a computer and not on the > hotspot. > >> > >> View "hotspot" as a fancy modem. > >> > >>> > >>> On Sat, Jun 4, 2022, 10:07 Richard Owlett <[email protected]> wrote: > >>> > >>>> I am using an Alcatel Linkzone sold by T-Mobile. > >>>> It is labeled "4G LTE HotSpot. > >>>> The WiFi has been turned off via the device's setup menu. > >>>> > >>>> Is anyone on this list using that device? ?? ???? ;} > >>>> > >>>> > >>>> I am trying to install Debian 11.3 > >>>> [requires non-free firmware] > >>>> > >>>> I have succeeded. *ROFL* ;/ > >>>> *BUT* I'm trying to document encountered problems. > >>>> > >>>> I'm developing a test procedure to be the basis of a "bug report". > >>>> > >>>> I am looking for a fellow Linkzone user to be a QC checkpoint. > >>>> > >>>> Takers &/or comments. > >>>> TIA > > >
