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Re:Show HN: WebRTC signalling data using QR codes on Friday October 12, 2018 @05:03PM (#18204705)
Yes, that is (mostly) true.

The App uses ipv6 link local addresses (fe80::.. + mac address). But it also tries to make use the received IPv6 network prefixes. Also, the last contact address is stored. These approaches improves the probability a bit to find the contacts in other networks.

As a side note, many mesh networks are emulating a layer 2 network. With this, everybody can build up their own decentralized telephone network.

Re:Show HN: WebRTC signalling data using QR codes on Friday October 12, 2018 @02:31PM (#18203600)
Nice!

I also now of this Android App that uses WebRTC Audio/Video without server (no Internet or DHCP needed): https://github.com/dakhnod/Meshenger

I made a submission, in case somebody likes to discuss the need for serverless WebRTC: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=18203495

(Disclaimer: I am not the author of the App, but I helped out a bit)

Meshenger – WebRTC Audio/Video App for Local Networks

An Android App that allows Audio/Video communication without need for Internet, DHCP or IPv4. It connects to common wireless Access Points. Contacts are exchanged via QR-Code.Works on home, company and mesh networks.This project is meant more or less as a demo that this can be done.Link: https://github.com/dakhnod

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