What is the Difference Between Wi-Fi Direct and Wi-Fi Tethering
Understanding wireless connectivity options like Wi-Fi Direct and Wi-Fi Tethering can help you maximize the potential of your OPPO device. While both allow you to share internet connections or connect devices without physical cables, they serve different purposes. Wi-Fi Direct enables device-to-device file transfers or communication without needing an internet connection, while Wi-Fi Tethering lets your phone act as a mobile hotspot, sharing its mobile data with other devices. In this guide, we’ll explain the key differences between Wi-Fi Direct and Wi-Fi Tethering, and when to use each feature for the best experience.
Wi-Fi tethering means Internet sharing. It makes your phone a Wi-Fi router and allows you to share your phone's Internet connection with other Wi-Fi devices. Tethering works when your phone is connected to the Internet via mobile data or a Wi-Fi network.
Wi-Fi Direct is used for data transport. It allows devices to connect to each other directly through Wi-Fi, without the need of a Wi-Fi network or hotspot, and without having to set up the connection. You can also use Wi-Fi Direct to share files with the help of third-party apps.
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