Wi-Fi Direct, initially called Wi-Fi P2P, is a Wi-Fi standard enabling devices to easily connect with each other without requiring a wireless access point.[1] Wi-Fi Direct allows two devices to establish a direct Wi-Fi connection without requiring a wireless router. Wi-Fi becomes a way of communicating wirelessly, much like Bluetooth. It is useful for everything from internet browsing to file transfer,[2][3] and to communicate with one or more devices simultaneously at typical Wi-Fi speeds.[4] One advantage of Wi-Fi Direct is the ability to connect devices even if they are from different manufacturers. Only one of the Wi-Fi devices needs to be compliant with Wi-Fi Direct to establish a peer-to-peer connection that transfers data directly between them with greatly reduced setup.[citation needed]
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- ^ "Wi-Fi Direct | Wi-Fi Alliance". Wi-fi.org. Retrieved 2013-07-30.
- ^ "Can a network based on devices certified under the Wi-Fi Direct program cross connect to an infrastructure network for Internet connectivity? | Wi-Fi Alliance". Wi-fi.org. Archived from the original on April 3, 2013. Retrieved 2013-07-30.
- ^ Griffith, Eric (2009-10-14). "New 'Wi-Fi Direct' Spec Revamps Device Networks | News & Opinion". PCMag.com. Retrieved 2013-07-30.
- ^ "How fast is Wi-Fi Direct? | Wi-Fi Alliance". Wi-fi.org. Retrieved 2013-07-30.