unable to tether (USB) to non apple device

garyfromnew port richey wrote:

I don't have a wireless card in either windows or linux ( they are desktops)

Ah, yes, that would be a problem.

What about Bluetooth? If your computer has that, it's worth a shot.

A cellular router, or a mid- or upper-end router with cellular fallback, might be a more supportable approach, particularly if there are 5G carriers in the area.

Or Starlink, if cellular coverage is problematic.

I’d usually also suggest trying the Bluetooth personal area network path, if your USB tether is not working. But whether your clients have that hardware?

With Windows and a cable, a USB tether will usually show up as Apple Mobile Device Ethernet, or ilk. Here is some related setup info for Windows: https://www.lifewire.com/set-up-usb-tethering-windows-10-4584419

For Linux, donno. There’s probably a better spot to ask about that configuration too, particularly if you can get macOS, and Windows connected and which then implies the USB network pay is working.

Can you access the hotspot wirelessly?

Since you mentioned "hotspot", are you unable to use the iPhone's hotspot by either Windows or Linux to make an internet connection?

If so, once the hotspot is active, it's up to the Windows or Linux device to make the connection work.

Maybe you need to inquire in a Windows or Linux user community if that's the case.

What do you mean by "tether"?

Connect a computer to a personal hot spot via USB?