I guess you are correct. It took a bit of looking, but apparently, I was wrong. Their web site does not make this very clear.
Here's what the instructions for setting up the direct mode state about the Wi-Fi network and Direct Mode:
"The card will use the Wi-Fi network when it's in range, and Direct Mode when the network is not in range.
It is important to understand that if other Wi-Fi networks are available, your iOS device will most likely connect to these even if your Eye-Fi card deploys its network. If this is the case, you will need to manually connect to the Eye-Fi Card network before transfers via Direct Mode can be received by your iOS device. Only one device can connect to the Direct Mode network at a time. If you have an iPhone and iPad make sure only one device is attempting to connect to the network at a time."
Carlee
-------Original Message-------I understand that. You still require WiFi, regardless. Unless you know something I do not know. I'll gladly accept clarifications. I went with a better solution because the Eye Fi card was not what I thought it was. I really do not like being tied to some WiFi spot somewhere. I much prefer those portable drives with built-in capabilities.
On Mon, Jan 30, 2012 at 4:59 PM, Jim Harry <jim.harry@harryfamily.com> wrote:
This has been discussed previously, but you can transfer wirelessly
using a WiFi Hotspot OR via direct WiFi connection with an iPhone or
iPad.
Direct connect does not require a WiFi Hotspot, just WiFi connection
with another WiFi-enabled device.
