@ Capt_T

Welcome to the forum.

You can access the internet either by ethernet or wifi wireless
independent of a Windows setup with either Knoppix LiveUSB or LiveCD.
Using Bluetooth to tap into a Windows setup is unnecessary.

I usually make a LiveCD and from that a LiveUSB. Look for Knoppix 6.7.1;
but, be aware that the ADRIANE versions are for 'vision-challenged' users.

Also, I think it may be possible to make a Knoppix LiveUSB in Windows using a
Pendrive program without first making a LiveCD.

Keep us informed of your progress.