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Re: [Call for testing] Wi-Fi Hotspots (Internet tethering)

 

What is the plan for USB hotspot? It save my day when my DSL  goes offline.

On Wed, Jul 22, 2015 at 12:05 PM, Jonas Drange
<jonas.drange@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> Hello everyone:
>
> we've been working on Wi-Fi hotspots which will allow you to share your
> cellular data connection with nearby clients
> using a wireless network.
>
>
> This is now available
> in
>  silo
> 46
> , for both vivid and wily phone
> images.
> We're happy with how it works, but we're looking for your feedback and
> unforeseen problems.
>
>
> We want to ask you all to test it and report any issues
> . If you hit an issue, here's how to report it:
>
> A client can't see the hotspot or the hotspot does not work:
>
> File against:
> https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/indicator-network/+filebug
> Please attach /var/log/syslog as well as
> ~/.cache/upstart/indicator-network.log*
>
> There's a problem with the System Settings UI:
>
> File against:
> https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/ubuntu-system-settings/+filebug
> Please attach log files which you'll find here:
> ~/.cache/upstart/application-legacy-ubuntu-system-settings-.log*
>
> To start the hotspot:
>
> Ensure Wi-Fi is enabled.
> Go to System Settings -> Mobile/Cellular
> Tap “Wi-Fi hotspot”
> Set up your hotspot
> Enable it.
>
> Helpful links:
> https://wiki.ubuntu.com/citrain/FAQ
> https://wiki.ubuntu.com/citrain/NewbieGuide
>
> Thank you!
>
>
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