title: How can I send data between Intel Edison and a mobile device using Ad Hoc or SoftAP?
body: <p>I am working on a project where I need to transfer data between an Intel Edison and a mobile device (hoping for cross platform compatability) without using a router. I have considered Wi-Fi Direct, but this is not available on iOS and only available on a handful of android devices. Furthermore, in the Intel Edison Wi-Fi guide (link below), it tells you how to use ad hoc mode, but only between two Intel Edison devices. I am also not sure whether Android devices can connect to an ad hoc network. 
  So my question is whether or not using the Intel Edison's SoftAP mode will allow me to transfer data to and from an Intel edison and a mobile device? Or is there a better way to achieve this?</p>
  
  <p>Intel edison wifi guide:
  <a href="http://download.intel.com/support/edison/sb/edison_wifi_331438001.pdf" rel="nofollow">http://download.intel.com/support/edison/sb/edison_wifi_331438001.pdf</a> </p>
  
  <p>Thanks in advance! </p>