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How to test WiFi direct connectivity programmatically?
To test WiFi Direct connectivity programmatically, you can use the WiFi Direct APIs available in the programming language or framework you are using. Here's a general approach using C# and the Windows.Devices.WiFiDirect namespace in the Universal Windows Platform (UWP) API:
Set Up WiFi Direct Session: Create an instance of the
WiFiDirectDevice
class to initialize a WiFi Direct session:csharpvar wifiDirectDevice = await WiFiDirectDevice.FromIdAsync(deviceId);
Register for Connection Status Changes: Register for event handlers to receive notifications about connection status changes:
csharpwifiDirectDevice.ConnectionStatusChanged += WiFiDirectDevice_ConnectionStatusChanged;
Discover Available WiFi Direct Devices: Use the
WiFiDirectDevice.GetDeviceSelector()
method to retrieve a device selector to find nearby WiFi Direct devices:csharpvar deviceSelector = WiFiDirectDevice.GetDeviceSelector();
var deviceInformationCollection = await DeviceInformation.FindAllAsync(deviceSelector);
Connect to a Device: Select a WiFi Direct device from the list of available devices and establish a connection:
csharpvar selectedDevice = deviceInformationCollection.FirstOrDefault();
await wifiDirectDevice.ConnectAsync(selectedDevice, WiFiDirectConnectionParameters.Default);
Handle Connection Status Changes: Implement the event handler to receive and handle connection status changes:
csharpprivate void WiFiDirectDevice_ConnectionStatusChanged(WiFiDirectDevice sender, object args)
{
var connectionStatus = sender.ConnectionStatus;
// Handle the connection status change event
}
Test Communication: Once the devices are connected, you can use the WiFi Direct connection to exchange data or perform other operations specific to your application.
Note that the specific implementation details may vary depending on the programming language, framework, and platform you are using. The example above is specific to UWP and C#, utilizing the WiFi Direct APIs available in that context.
If you are using a different programming language or platform, consult the documentation and APIs specific to that language or framework to access and utilize the WiFi Direct functionality programmatically.