Do Wii Have A Problem//Official Wii help forum

if there are no N only routers, then why would they post such a thing, play it safe and get a G

guys, it would be awesome if you could help me...

how do u even set up wii online? i dont even know where to start...dont know what cables to buy...what a router is...NOTHING. I need serious help on where to start. thx.

Originally Posted by HOY!

guys, it would be awesome if you could help me...

how do u even set up wii online? i dont even know where to start...dont know what cables to buy...what a router is...NOTHING. I need serious help on where to start. thx.

First of all, how do you connect to the internet?

You need either a USB cord or a Wireless Router. I got a 2Wire Wireless Router.

There are currently 3 ways to connect your Wii to the internet:

The simplest is to buy a Nintendo Wifi USB dongle. You plug that into your PC (must be running windows XP), connect to the internet, tell the Wii to search for it, and you're up and running.

If you already have a wireless router then you simply have to tell your Wii to find it, if you don't (and don't want the Nintendo dongle) then you could buy one, set it up, then tell your Wii to connect to it.

The final way is to get a USB to ethernet adapter and a router. After you've got the router set up you plug the USB to ethernet adapter into the Wii, hook it up to the router, and tell your Wii to find that connection.

I knew I was forgetting something. If you have a wireless Router then you're lucky. I already do.

so i can still use the "wii dongle" thing even if i dont have wireless internet? cause i dont lol. if that's the case then where can i buy the wii dongle thinger x_x

You can use the Nintendo Wifi USB connector even without a wireless internet connection, yes. You can order one from the Nintendo Online Store, and I believe that most consumer electronics stores also sell them.

cool. well ill search around. Is the one for the DS the same as the one for the Wii?

and also will this method of my connection affect lag or anythin like that?

Originally Posted by The War Chief

OK, I have a problem. I haven't got my Wii yet, but I want an internet connection as soon as I get it. My Wii is in my bedroom upstairs, my computer is in the Study Downstairs. I have a Wi-Fi USB Connector, but that can be hard to use as I must shut down Zonealarm to use it, and that lets viruses onto the computer... unless AVG has a firewall... But anyway, how do I get a connection to the internet without keeping my computer on all night, and without needing a wire going up the stairs. If I need a wireless router (I have tiscali Broadband dial up connection), tell me which one and where I can perhaps purchase it. I live in the UK for reference, around Chelmsford.

I think you should get a fon router. They only cost about £5 but they're of reasonable quality. the catch is you have to join fon. Joining fon is free but you have to let other fon members use your connection (if they're in range)
so your not aloud password the router.

Originally Posted by HOY!

cool. well ill search around. Is the one for the DS the same as the one for the Wii?

Originally Posted by HOY!

and also will this method of my connection affect lag or anythin like that?

None that I've noticed.

Originally Posted by HOY!

cool. well ill search around. Is the one for the DS the same as the one for the Wii?

Yep

and also will this method of my connection affect lag or anythin like that?

Not that I've heard of, and I can't think of why it would.

my wii froze going to the shop channel and it wont turn off or reset even when i hold the power button down. i dont want to unplug it (i fear it might short circuit it somehow). what should i do?

Well this is like the only 5 minutes I'll have today before I go to another party but I'd say most definitely... Unlplug it.

whoa. i fixed it. well my bro got pissed and just sat there for like a minute holding the power button down and it finally went off so everything is cool now. thx though. wii working fine now,

you guys, i found this thing at best buy called wi fi max...its not sponsored by nintendo or anything...but do u think its just as good as the wi fi connector? i didnt get it because i wanted to check first if it was reliable or whatever. once again its called wii fi max...and it's by some random company...

I'd just go with the official Nintendo one. Why waste money if you know one will already work.

You should keep in mind that unless you're getting the Nintendo one your computer will likely need a Wireless network card and you'll probably have to change where you plug in your ethernet cable.

Originally Posted by GDwarf

You should keep in mind that unless you're getting the Nintendo one your computer will likely need a Wireless network card and you'll probably have to change where you plug in your ethernet cable.

even if it says that it works for the wii and ds?

Well, is it a wireless router? If so you're going to have to hook it up to the internet, and most people don't have multiple cables in the same room to do that with. If you do then you're fine, but if you don't you'll have to hook up the wireless router to the internet, then give your computer the hardware to use the router to connect to the internet.

Now, a router does have advantages over the USB connector. The router will allow your Wii to be connected 24/7, while the USB connector will only allow your Wii to connect to the internet while your computer is on and connected to the internet.