Re: Intrinsic problem with netinst.iso?

[Peter Ehlert <pb21a@sdi-baja.com>]

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


> 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