How do I connect my Android phone to another Android phone using Wi-Fi?

How do I connect my Android phone to another Android phone using Wi-Fi?

Option 2: Add network

1. Swipe down from the top of the screen.
2. Make sure Wi-Fi is turned on.
3. Touch and hold Wi-Fi .
4. At the bottom of the list, tap Add network. You may need to enter the network name (SSID) and security details.
5. Tap Save.

How do I use WIFI Direct on Samsung?

Connecting devices using Wi-Fi Direct

1. Open Settings on you device and Select Wi-Fi.
2. Tap Wi-Fi Direct.
3. Locate and select the device you would like to connect to.
4. The other device will receive an Invitation to connect, Tap Accept for the connection to be made.

How can I connect my Android phone to my WiFi network?

Now grab your Android device frantically and go to settings -> Wireless and network -> Wi-Fi Settings and turn your wi-fi on. It will scan for new networks and hopefully display your new network (called “Conectify-Me”.

How can I create an ad hoc WiFi network?

It gives you both programmatic and scripted access to these functions, and the ability to create ad hoc (ibss) networks in the WiFi settings menu. If you specifically want to use an ad hoc wireless network, then Andy’s answer seems to be your only option.

Is there an adhoc SSID in Android 2.3?

*Some phones with Android 2.3 have proprietary OS extensions that enable Wi-fi Direct (mostly newer Samsung phones), but Android 4 should fully support this ( source ). I did notice something of interest here: In my 2.3.4 phone I can’t see AP/AdHoc SSIDs in the Settings > Wireless & Networks menu.

Can a laptop be used as an ad hoc WiFi hotspot?

If you specifically want to use an ad hoc wireless network, then Andy’s answer seems to be your only option. However, if you just want to share your laptop’s internet connection via Wi-fi using any means necessary, then you have at least two more options: Use your laptop as a router to create a wifi hotspot using Virtual Router or Connectify.