Yes, James' instructions are perfect. There are two differences. The first one is to add denyinterfaces wlan0 in /etc/dhcpcd.conf. Some AP setting instructions ask you to do this and some do not. The second one is whether to comment out the allow-hotplug wlan0 or not. From James' correct instruction...

Hi, I follow the instruction of http://elinux.org/RPI-Wireless-Hotspot to configure my Pi3 as an AP. All the Apple devices (Mac, iPhone, iPad) can connect to the Pi without any problem. However, the Android devices cannot connect to it. I test Samsung tablet, phone and a Mi phone. All report failed ...

Thanks for the information. The problem of compute module is that there is no onboard WiFi. Looks like we have to use Pi 3 first and then request a customized Pi board.

Hi, We would like to use Pi Zero W for our products but before we make the decision we need to know if we are able to purchase it for like a thousand each month. I talked to Micro Center and they told me I have to contact the manufacturer which I believe is Raspberry Pi itself. Element 14 agent told...