> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://www.offlineprotocol.com/docs/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.
# Offline Networking
> Dive into the offline networking methods that power Offline Protocol.
Offline Protocol combines established standards like WiFi-Direct and Bluetooth with its own innovations like DORS.
## Traditional Networks
In traditional internet connections, devices connect to a central hub (such as a WiFi router) to exchange information with each other.
## WiFi-Direct
A direct parallel to traditional internet networks in the offline space is WiFi-Direct.
* Devices themselves become hubs
* Can connect directly to each other without an access point
* Operates in a decentralised manner (no internet or telecom required)
* Supports connectivity up to 200m / 660ft
## Bluetooth (BLE & Mesh)
Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) and Bluetooth Mesh are widely used offline networking methods:
* **BLE (Bluetooth Low Energy)**
* Optimised for low-power, point-to-point communication
* Device range: **up to 100m / 330ft**
* **Bluetooth Mesh**
* Builds on top of BLE
* Enables **large-scale, decentralised networks**
* Adds mesh networking functions to support exponential scalability
## DORS: Dynamic Offline Relay Switch
Offline Protocol’s core innovation, enabling devices to automatically switch between WiFi-Direct and Bluetooth Mesh for efficiency.
* **Path Selection:** Chooses optimal hops based on signal, proximity, bandwidth.
* **Congestion Management:** Balances traffic in dense environments.
* **Load Balancing:** Redistributes relay load across available nodes.
* **Energy Efficiency:** Avoids overusing low-battery devices.
