On Wed, Oct 13, 2021 at 08:51:28AM -0700, Peter Ehlert wrote: > > On 10/13/21 8:16 AM, Richard Owlett wrote: > > It appears to me that netinst.iso assumes that there are *exactly* two > > choices for internet connectivity: > > an ethernet device > > *OR* > > WiFi > > > > However, I use a USB device [ an Alcatel Linkzone from T-Mobile ] > > The installer is unable to see the internet. > > are you using the nonfree firmware ISO? > > I have had no troubles with multiple installs, but I only use the nonfree >
Firmware iso is what I would suggest. > > > > > Based on using that device on all of my Debian machines, I believe the > > problem is how Debian negotiates with a USB device and that the Linkzone > > resembles a disk drive until the negotiations have been completed. > > > > My evidence is how GParted responds to a USB flash drive. > > If the flash drive is inserted first, it is /dev/sdb . > > Else if the Linkzone is inserted first, the flash drive is identified as > > /dev/sdc . > > > > Is there any workaround? > > TIA > > > > Is the linkzone recognised at all as a modem? Do you have wired connectivity available to you - that's also a way round "stuff" with firmware to at least get a system up and running. All best, Andy Cater > > >
