acegolfer25 Posted October 19, 2014 #1 Share Posted October 19, 2014 (edited) wifi direct is a technology that allows 2 wifi devices to communicate directly without using other network. (similar to ad-hoc wifi network) So cruise passengers can communicate using this protocol on board. Has anyone tested this on board? The only issue that I can think of is the range because wifi direct doesn't rely on ship's built in network and must use device wifi broadcasting. Alternatively, does anyone have a solution for passengers to communicate with each other using smartphones without paying (no cell/internet)? Edited October 19, 2014 by acegolfer25 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul929207 Posted October 20, 2014 #2 Share Posted October 20, 2014 There is a thread below this one on using an android to communicate with others on the ship for free. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
acegolfer25 Posted October 20, 2014 Author #3 Share Posted October 20, 2014 There is a thread below this one on using an android to communicate with others on the ship for free. The conclusion of that thread is it doesn't work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
acegolfer25 Posted October 20, 2014 Author #4 Share Posted October 20, 2014 Found a solution that the cruise line cannot block. Install firechat app on your smartphone. Its a peer-to-peer network which doesn't use ship WiFi. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrmicrochip Posted October 20, 2014 #5 Share Posted October 20, 2014 (edited) Need to be within 10 meters for firechat to work well . I don't think this app will work well on the ship Edited October 20, 2014 by mrmicrochip Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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