AirDrop is a Mac-to-Mac connection, and works only between specific and supported WiFi-connected Mac systems. The connection is directly between Mac systems, a

AirDrop is a Mac-to-Mac connection, and works only between specific and supported WiFi-connected Mac systems. The connection is directly between Mac systems, and not via WiFi router nor AP. Older WiFi devices don't support the necessary transfer mode. Read the summary and features here: http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4783 If you want to venture off the trail: http://www.macworld.com/article/162407/2011/09/airdrop_any_mac.html