Does Chromeset generate its own WLAN with which the device (tablet, smartphone, etc.) is connected or must both components (Chromeset and device) access an existing WLAN environment?

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Both are possible.

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What is true now? 

The linked answer says "actually no": https://www.digitec.ch/de/s1/QuestionAndAnswer/kann-man-den-chromecast-auch-ohne-wlan-accesspoint-benutzen-bsp-direktes-wlan-von-chromecast-zu-ipho-64760

However, @Brimstone says here: "Both are possible" = "yes".

Your data. Your choice.

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Does Chromeset generate its own WLAN with which the device (tablet, smartphone, etc.) is connected or must both components (Chromeset and device) access an existing WLAN environment?