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

 

Hi,

I managed to install the right packages on mako (rc-proposed with overlay PPA) and I see the hotspot settings in the UI. But when I try to activate the hotspot it fails.

Here are the syslogs: http://paste.ubuntu.com/11928531/

bzoltan

On 22.07.2015 17:05, Jonas Drange 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:​

     o
        File against:
        ​
        https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/indicator-network/+filebug

        ​​
     o
        ​Please attach /var/log/syslog as well as
        ~/.cache/upstart/indicator-network.log*​

 *
    ​There's a problem with the System Settings UI:
     o
        File against:
        https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/ubuntu-system-settings/+filebug
      o ​Please attach log files which you'll find here:
        ~/.cache/upstart/application-legacy-ubuntu-system-settings-.log​*

​To start the hotspot:

 1. Ensure Wi-Fi is enabled.
 2. Go to System Settings -> Mobile/Cellular​
 3. Tap “Wi-Fi hotspot”
 4. Set up your hotspot
 5. Enable it.

​Helpful links:
https://wiki.ubuntu.com/citrain/FAQ
https://wiki.ubuntu.com/citrain/NewbieGuide​;

Thank you!​





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