> A 4G/5G router creates a "real" WiFi network rather than a personal network.
A properly functioning phone hotspot is a "real" WiFi network. The ones created by Android devices, at least, are running `hostapd`, which every Linux-based home router is running behind the scenes.
> devices are reluctant to connect to a personal hotspot automatically (Apple devices, at least).
A properly functioning phone hotspot is a "real" WiFi network. The ones created by Android devices, at least, are running `hostapd`, which every Linux-based home router is running behind the scenes.
> devices are reluctant to connect to a personal hotspot automatically (Apple devices, at least).
Solution: don't use Apple devices.