Hi Danielle, *WiFi-Direct is not pure Ad-hoc*. Check this in it's FAQ: http://www.wi-fi.org/sites/default/files/uploads/files/faq_20101021_Wi-Fi_Direct_FAQ.pdf
"Q: Is WiFi-Direct the same as Ad Hoc mode? A: No, this is not Ad-Hoc mode (also known as IBSS) but an extension to the ubiquitous infrastructure mode of operation that can operate without a dedicated access point. Ad Hoc, or IBSS, mode is a legacy protocol for Wi-Fi devices, and Wi-Fi Direct is a new innovation. With the technology underlying Wi-Fi Direct, a device can maintain a simultaneous connection to an infrastructure network – this isn’t possible with Ad Hoc." So, basically, the problem comes back to the ground zero. I'm also looking for a viable solution where in I can access an Ad Hoc network without rooting the device. Cheers! On Tuesday, October 23, 2012 5:01:25 PM UTC+8, Daniele Santanche wrote: > > Hi bob, > Thanks for your reply. > I've tried to enable the Wi-Fi Direct from UI but I cannot see my Windows > CE device. > My WindowsCE device supports the IBSS ad hoc wifi connection. I've tried > to detect the ad hoc network using an iPad and, in this case, I was able to > discover and connect. > So there is some other thing I've to do in order to detect ad hoc IBSS > networks with Android? > > Best regards > > On Monday, October 15, 2012 4:53:49 PM UTC+2, bob wrote: >> >> Yes, it's called Wi-Fi Direct™. >> >> >> >> http://developer.android.com/training/connect-devices-wirelessly/wifi-direct.html >> >> >> >> >> On Monday, October 15, 2012 8:44:50 AM UTC-5, Daniele Santanche wrote: >>> >>> Hi all, >>> I need to directly connect to a Windows CE device, through wifi >>> connection. This device supports the ad hoc wifi connection, but it seem >>> that android platform doesn't officially supports this kind of connection. >>> I've searched a lot on the network in order to find a way to connect an >>> android device to ad hoc networks, but i've found only solutions which need >>> a rooted. This in not acceptable form me. >>> So my question is simple, is there official android support for adhoc >>> wifi networks? >>> >>> Best Regards >>> Daniele >>> >>> -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Android Developers" group. To post to this group, send email to android-developers@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to android-developers+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/android-developers?hl=en
