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I too had this problem recently during my first Linux test drive.
The network set up you’re describing is actually the process for setting up your device as a hotspot, not to connect to the Internet.
As mentioned here elsewhere, it’s a driver issue. You have two choices:
After this you should be able to click the system tray network icon and just pick your WiFi connection/router of choice like you’d normally expect to be there.
Not sure how to connect to my phone's hotspot via Bluetooth, or if my Bluetooth drivers also need updating lmao. What drivers should I be looking for then, and where can I find them?
I went looking for the webpage that followed to resolve my problem but couldn’t find it.
This page has some tips.
But I think you got some good advice in the other replies. I hope something helps to fix the issue.