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

 

Just for the record, I tested it yesterday and it works well! Nice work! :)

2015-07-24 6:11 GMT+02:00 Zoltán Balogh <zoltan.balogh@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>:

>  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:​
>
>     - 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:
>
>    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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