Hi all,
Does anyone know of a module that will allow for use of a mobile hotspot, while the phone is connected to Wifi?
I.e. the hotspot uses the wifi network my phone is connected to.
This is very helpful for scenarios where you can only connect 1 devices, but want to share with others (Flights, Hotels, Trains etc)
My Honor 8 + Essential phone had this natively, but OnePlus 7 Pro doesn't support it.
Thanks in advance!!
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WiFi Direct is wireless technology allowing several WiFi-enabled devices to interact directly with each other without having to go through a router. WiFi Direct will enable you to wirelessly print from a device or enable two players to play against each other in a WiFi-supported video game by directly partnering the two devices. And, though WiFi Direct is a new technology, current standards will require only one device to be WiFi Direct-enabled as long as the partner device is WiFi capable. The technology is similar to a Bluetooth connection but much stronger and with a better connection and further reach.
guys do have any idea how usefull this is??so plxx someone make it support for GT-i9000
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This is only a "sort-a" nexus 7 question. I would like to get a usb wifi adapter for my windows 7 computer at work that supports wifi direct, so that I can connect to my desktop computer to share files and the desktop's hard wired internet connection with my Nexus 7. I cannot use a router at work, and the company's wifi signal strength is weak. Does anyone know of a usb wifi adapter that supports wifi direct?
What about using Google Drive, Dropbox, or something similar? Or are you looking for more on the fly kind of access?
Yes, I want to share the desktop computer's fast Internet connection and transfer files quickly. Cloud storage is not similar.
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This is only a "sort-a" nexus 7 question. I would like to get a usb wifi adapter for my windows 7 computer at work that supports wifi direct, so that I can connect to my desktop computer to share files and the desktop's hard wired internet connection with my Nexus 7. I cannot use a router at work, and the company's wifi signal strength is weak. Does anyone know of a usb wifi adapter that supports wifi direct?
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I am now trying to do this exact same thing. Does anyone have the answer for this yet? :fingers-crossed:
No need for hardware, just use a software (virtual) hotspot to share your pc connection with your wifi gadgets. Cannot post links yet, but here's two examples - Connectify and mHotspot.
I'm sure you'll find plenty of others that let you do this, windows has this capability built-in through the wifi miniport driver, the programs are just for convenience and further customization.
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Hi,
I don't and won't have broadband for several months but want to be able to view online content on a large screen TV.
I got unlimited 4G with Giff Gaff (O2) but they don't allow tethering. I still can tether but it is unstable and gets constantly cut off.
So, I am looking for a work around - not necessarily Chromecast - and thought that I can do the following:
1. Buy Chromecast and connect it to my PC linked to TV or directly to TV via HDMI.
2. Use my mobile phone (Android 4.4.2) to create a WiFi Hotspot and use "Cast Screen" feature on my mobile phone to mirror content streamed via Giff Gaff 4G SIM to the TV.
Will this work?
I mean, I won't be tethering, right?
It will be just mirroring content to the TV via Chromecast and Giff Gaff will only see my phone's IP, right?
Any comments and suggestions will be much appreciated!
Thanks!
In your case, I think Miracast receiver is better, because you need to use your 3G network on your phone to get into Internet. Only Miracast support Wifi Direct features, which does not require the receiver and the device to be within same wifi network.
Chromecast claims to support similar wifi direct, but I personally never tested it. Perhaps, some one else in this forum can share ideas.
The key requirement is in your case, you have to use 3G internet, instead of wifi internet.
Trying to set up something in my camper so that I can watch downloaded movies or shows from my phones. I have a Note 3 with android 5.0.2 and miracast seems to be broken? When the Note 3 had 4.4 it worked fine and I used a Sony dvd player that it worked with just fine. It "sees" the player but won't cast to it.
I have a Google Pixel XL that does not see the dvd player for some reason. I brought a wifi router into the camper and tried to set up a chromecast (Gen 1). I can get it set up but then neither device, when connected to same wifi, see the device so that I can cast to it. I am going to grab a Gen 2 model from home and see if this will work.
Is there a simpler way to make this work? It was so easy just using miracast and now this has turned into a massive headache.
If you have the Stock FW on the CC, please ensure, that guest mode is enabled (via Google home). In this case the CC provided an own Wifi net if needed.
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If you have the Stock FW on the CC, please ensure, that guest mode is enabled (via Google home). In this case the CC provided an own Wifi net if needed.
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I've never been able to get the guest mode to work. It seems like no matter what the chromecast still needs an actual internet connection, even if only casting a movie/picture right from device.
So far what works for me but it's annoying. I have my actual Verizon phone turned on as hotspot, Set up the chromecast to connect to hotspot. I leave it up and running. My Note 3 has my movies on it so I connect to same hotspot and cast using Allcast app...I think. That's the only app that even seems to find the chromecast. Yes I have Google Home installed on both devices. If I turn off the hotspot Chromecast stops working. Neither device finds the chromecast after that unless I turn hotspot back on. Yes guest mode is turned on. A pin is never displayed but since devices don't see it it won't help anyway.
I had a spare wifi router and did the same test. Still need an actual data connection. If no data connection the devices do not see the Chromecast.
Technology is really frustrating at times. Miracast worked just fine until Google didn't like it and made the Chromecast. The Note 3 is old and close to being dead so I am not buying a MHL adapter for it nor will I buy a new tv that has something built in that does not seems to work either. Many other camping people are starting to run into this issue as well.
if you go in Google Home under your device, Settings, there is a possibility to switch the guest mode on. This means the CC works like a hot spot. Its written also on the screen. Every device, which is not in your network, could get an access. I don't know, at which time the guest mode will be disabled automatically. Maybe at this time, if you stream something over your own network to the CC.
Hi,
I bought a cheap "MiraCast" dongle from eBay that works great. Less than $14 with shipping included from China. They list them as a "2nd Generation Chromecast 2" screen mirroring devices, a little misleading, but I'm happy with the unit, as it was brand new, in a very nice box I might add. If you need a link, then PM me, or reply here.
PS, they picture a Chromecast shape, but the lead with a Wi-Fi antenna is a giveaway. Here is a link to get you started, and actually is titled better than the one I bought, which is sold out. There are lots more like it at varying prices. https://m.ebay.com/itm/2-Digital-HD...d=202018167243&_trksid=p2349624.c100408.m2460
Motorhome option to cast from phone or tablet or TV without Wi-Fi or hotspot connecti
I was looking at a thread that discuss different connectivity options without Wi-Fi but could not figure it out. Are there any updates to this? Right now the only results that I have is to hardwire an iPhone to the TV using the HDMI connection and Apple Adapter device. The Mira cast Dongle works most of the time but is intermittent at best.
My son upgraded to an iphone so I got his old S7. Using it and the sony dvd player I can use miracast again.
I have also set up my main phone as a wifi hotspot and connected a chromecast and my S7 to it as well and been able to cast. This method ties up both devices and then they also both need to be plugged in. My wifes Iphone can also cast to the chromecast when connected to my hotspot.
Best I can come up with for now.
Hi guys i just wanna to ask anyone who own ps4 does your mi8 can be hotspot for your ps4 ? Because mine not working...
already change for 2.4 ghz to 5ghz but still not connected to ps4.. its can detect my hotspot but when connecting is always failed... Its very weird because my mi8 hotspot can be used on other smartphone or other laptop... when I'm using other phone as hotspot my ps4 can connect with no problem... The only solution i found now is using my portable hotspot device to become wifi extender to connect to my mi8 then to my ps4 like this [mi8 hotspot] connect to [wifi extender] then its connected to [ps4] ... Its a bit annoying to charge 2 device just for hotspot... I use my mi8 as a hotspot device because my old phone and other portable wifi hotspots device only support 3g.. already using other alternative like foxifi and pdanet still not working... Sorry for my bad English its not my main language...