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hello have need distress call (packet) needs sent android phone via wifi receiver in promiscuous mode not wifi connected receiving device. have working in traditional fashion connecting access point , making network connection range limited. thoughts more range sending many distress packets , hope receiving end pickup on 1 of them. need 1 way communication. problem current setup once maximum distance reached, wifi disconnects , won't reconnect until half way receiving end. app need work many phones need working solution. ok making work want know if may waisting time due not being possible.

thanks,

steve

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hello have need distress call (packet) needs sent android phone via wifi receiver in promiscuous mode not wifi connected receiving device. have working in traditional fashion connecting access point , making network connection range limited. thoughts more range sending many distress packets , hope receiving end pickup on 1 of them. need 1 way communication. problem current setup once maximum distance reached, wifi disconnects , won't reconnect until half way receiving end. app need work many phones need working solution. ok making work want know if may waisting time due not being possible.

thanks,

steve

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i know can receive wifi packet in monitor mode on supported device, sending not sure, maybe need custom rom? – xdragonz jul 7 '12 @ 2:15
    
i trying avoid custom rom due app public. if turned on tethering, think packet sent out not users phones have option. – steve jul 7 '12 @ 15:39

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