Photon softAP usage?

To clarify, I want to be able to send data from one photon to another via softAP/Wifi-Direct without using Wifi. So basically I'm wondering if it is necessary for a client to have WiFi in order for 2 photons to share information. Can the photons establish this type of connection?

It was stated that this was on the roadmap but I have not found any updates.

Can you please advise?