Abstract: A method for establishing a network cluster between a plurality of devices having a wireless radio configurable in access point mode and a client mode involves causing a first device to be configured in client mode and in response to a determination by the first device that networking services associated with a network cluster name are not currently offered by another device, causing the first device to be configured in access point mode. In response to receiving a connection request at the first device from a second device configured in client mode, the method involves accepting the connection, determining a user identifier of the second device, and adding an entry to a connection listing on the first device. The method involves, in response to receiving data packets at the first device having a destination corresponding to the second device user identifier, transmitting the data packets to the second device.