Network

Network features include information on how your application can send data to networks and other applications, and receive data back from them.

The main network features are:

• Connection

  Enables you to get information about the connected network, set up and configure network connections, and track information, such as sent and received size.

• Bluetooth

  Enables you to use Bluetooth functionalities, such as managing the local Bluetooth adapter, bonding, and exchanging data between Bluetooth-enabled devices.

• NFC

  Enables you to use Near Field Communication (NFC) functionalities, such as reading and writing tags, and emulating a smart card.

• SmartCard

  Enables you to access secure elements (SE) through smart card features.

• Wi-Fi

  Enables you to connect to a Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN) and transfer data over the network.

The following guides apply in mobile applications only:

• Wi-Fi Direct

  Enables you to connect to Wi-Fi Direct™ devices and manage Wi-Fi Direct™ connections.

Note
Within the Network guide, the term "network" refers to IP network connections. For information on telephony connections, see the Telephony guide.