Posted December 3, 2006 here's by basic question about setting up my Wii at home. I have BT Broadband and a wireless Router (its an E-Tech) that 2 PCs use. One plugs straight into the router as it has no wireless card and the other is a laptop contacting wirelessly. I can't seem to get my DS to work via my router (it can't seem to find it). Im worried that my Wii will have the same problem. Can I plug my Wii straight into a telephone socket seeing as its broadband thats in use? Or do I need some kit to do that? Thanks. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted December 3, 2006 Consult your manual, BT broadband actively supports online gaming so it is not a problem with your ISP. Ensure you have up to date drivers, set it up correctly (it's a doddle wth the software provided or on Windows XP default) Failing that check NintendoWiFi.co.uk or use Google.co.uk for router compatibility. Might I suggest Googling "Nintendo DS + your router model number" for assistance. Wii supports wireless out of the box like the DS, however there is an ethernet adaptor coming out soon (inconvenient) your best bet would be to read the settings off your laptop on the DS/Wii manual settings. (SSID, WEP encyption, IP etc..) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted December 3, 2006 you probably have security on your router. if its wpa it cant work for your ds but it can for your wii if its wep it can work for both Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted December 4, 2006 Thanks for the help. I think i'll just wait for my wii to turn up and I'll have a go at it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted December 4, 2006 can someone confirm if connecting the wii is as straightforward as the 360... that is, just enter the wep key and go...? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted December 5, 2006 can someone confirm if connecting the wii is as straightforward as the 360... that is, just enter the wep key and go...? Yep, it's like that with the DS so presumebly it's aboot the same. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted December 5, 2006 Does the Wii support WPA? 'cause i know the DS only used WEP.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted December 5, 2006 What exactly does an ethernet cable connect to and from. You have to have the computer and Wii in the same room, correct? Is it Modem to Wii? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted December 5, 2006 Does the Wii support WPA? 'cause i know the DS only used WEP.. Yes it does. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted December 5, 2006 so I wont be able to get it "online" before that ethernet adaptor comes out.. hmmmm.. probably sometime in 2007 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted December 5, 2006 Yes it does. It also supports WPA2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted December 5, 2006 Wii Connect24 just went on!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted December 6, 2006 Wii Connect24 just went on!!! w00t...only another 1 day 9hrs 7 seconds till can do something with it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites