Yes the default route is being updated properly.
root@Pineapple:~# netstat -rn
Kernel IP routing table
Destination Gateway Genmask Flags MSS Window irtt Iface
0.0.0.0 192.168.43.1 0.0.0.0 UG 0 0 0 wlan2
172.16.42.0 0.0.0.0 255.255.255.0 U 0 0 0 br-lan
192.168.43.0 0.0.0.0 255.255.255.0 U 0 0 0 wlan2
root@Pineapple:~#
I am starting to think its power issues I have tried a few different adapters and my NHA light is nice and bright blue but my H is dim green.
Edit: I am using 12V 1A to power the Pineapple.