Mobian 'HotSpot"
08-15-2021, 10:17 PM
I would first use network connections manager to create a new wifi connection with "hotspot" selected as the "mode".
In the 3dot menu in gnome's wi-fi settings, rather than selecting "Turn on wifi hotspot" select instead "connect to hidden network" and find/select your new hotspot connection profile in the drop down.
The carrier should not be a factor until the hotspot is connected and trying to pass remote traffic through the modem. (BTW: Use vpn to avoid hotspot blocking or limitations by the carrier). I hope that helps.
(side note: connecting the PP w/mobian to your laptop with a usbc-to-usb-a cable should automatically establish an ethernet connection. For me on a PBP the usb tethering "just works" and I rarely use the hotspot any more)
Good luck!
In the 3dot menu in gnome's wi-fi settings, rather than selecting "Turn on wifi hotspot" select instead "connect to hidden network" and find/select your new hotspot connection profile in the drop down.
The carrier should not be a factor until the hotspot is connected and trying to pass remote traffic through the modem. (BTW: Use vpn to avoid hotspot blocking or limitations by the carrier). I hope that helps.
(side note: connecting the PP w/mobian to your laptop with a usbc-to-usb-a cable should automatically establish an ethernet connection. For me on a PBP the usb tethering "just works" and I rarely use the hotspot any more)
Good luck!