I know what a hotspot is. What do you mean by "host"? And how is that different than "others"?
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 > >> > >> > >> > > > > > > >
