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Unread 28-01-2013, 13:04
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Wifi Direct for Scouting App

I'm hoping to use Wifi Direct to connect two Android tablets to my laptop for our scouting app.

Another mentor has discouraged the use of *anything* wifi, noting that last year there was major trouble for someone who didn't use it properly.

My understanding of wifi direct is that it causes a pairing between two machines without the need for an access point, and it uses a protected setup mechanism to negotiate the pairing.

I'm inclined to agree with his point, though, that any use of wifi could carry a whiff of suspicion.

Does anyone have an opinion? I'm truly dreading trying to make an Android tablet talk to a Windows7 service over Bluetooth.