Cookyman Posted December 11, 2006 Posted December 11, 2006 Ok well my Wii's not online yet and couldn't wait any longer so just ordered a Buffalo 125mbs Airstation cable/dsl router. However I thought it might be useful for you guys to let us know what router your using for your Wii and how easy it was to set up, the performance etc - also please state whether your router is cable or not. Hopefully this will help others make their mind up which router they get - let's face it the more people we get online the better
conzer16 Posted December 11, 2006 Posted December 11, 2006 I have a Netopia 3347W. It's supplied by Eircom, but I use it with BT Broadband. It doesnt work with my DS but works fine with my Wii.
AshMat Posted December 11, 2006 Posted December 11, 2006 I think nearly all of them work fine with the, at home im using the nintendo dongle but at my dad's he has a wireless network, it didn't work with my DS but it works fine with the Wii.
Tellyn Posted December 11, 2006 Posted December 11, 2006 Linksys Wireless G (insert long code) router. It took ages to set up because the settings needed to be changed to allow both DS and Wii to work. Try changing Transmission and Basic rates on your router to 1-2MBPS and 2MBPS if you can't connect your DS.
antster1983 Posted December 11, 2006 Posted December 11, 2006 Netgear DG834G - fully compatible with Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection. Got it working with some help from Orange Broadband
david.dakota Posted December 11, 2006 Posted December 11, 2006 I have the Speedtouch 580/580i. Works superbly with both Wii and DS. That said, we're with Tiscali - between 6-9PM our PC connection slows right down, and the DS can't connect (not noticed the Wii). Odd, but i'm sure its Tiscali rather than the router. And i do seem to be having proplems with some messages too - possibly emails.
Platty Posted December 11, 2006 Posted December 11, 2006 I have a Thomson SpeedTouch 576. Even though this Thomson model isnt listed on Nintendo's website it works perfectly with my Wii and DS, no problems at all. Only thing I had to do is change the wireless channel frequency to "channel 1" due to my Sky box sender interfering. Just need some online wii games now
Strider Posted December 11, 2006 Posted December 11, 2006 Mine is a BELKIN F5D9017UK, works great no sorting or anything, just searches and its online... http://www.comet.co.uk/cometbrowse/product.do?sku=362247
Sparko Posted December 11, 2006 Posted December 11, 2006 Netgear DG834G - fully compatible with Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection. Got it working with some help from Orange Broadband I've got this router also. I'd definitely recommend it, haven't had any problems with it, great with the DS and the Wii.
monkeyking87 Posted December 11, 2006 Posted December 11, 2006 I have a Netopia 3347W. It's supplied by Eircom, but I use it with BT Broadband. It doesnt work with my DS but works fine with my Wii. Same here its wireless but I use Eircom Broadband with it There were LOADS of problems because I have my 360 hooked up to it but if you ignore thme then it strangely works fine! :p Crap router, avoid at all costs but if you have it make do with it and you should be fine!
Cookyman Posted December 11, 2006 Author Posted December 11, 2006 Hmmm just found this when searching for more info on routers on another forum! Glad I haven't ordered one of these! Known Incompatible Wireless Routers !
Nintenchris Posted December 11, 2006 Posted December 11, 2006 I have a Linksys WRT54G wireless router and it works like a dream!
ultrajamie Posted December 11, 2006 Posted December 11, 2006 BT voyager router... it's never failed me with anything.... and i've never had to configure it either.
Smiter Posted December 11, 2006 Posted December 11, 2006 Netgear DG834PN wireless router. Works like a charm. Great range as well. I might try switching from WEP encryption to WPA on my day off, I'll post how Wii performs if I do that.
Serebii Posted December 11, 2006 Posted December 11, 2006 My Netgear one works, not perfectly as it'll keep disconnecting on the odd occassion (annoying on DS games) but its alright for now. WG602 I think.
IMJ Posted December 11, 2006 Posted December 11, 2006 I have a SMC 2804WBR router. I had trouble getting the Wii online with WEP encription, since I use that to play DS online. Fiddled with it, removed the security for a brief moment and Wii got connected. After updating firmwares, I locked the network again. Eventually I set it to WPA encription. Wii connected instantly. Shame about my DS though. Any ideas how to get both the Wii and DS online? Dont really wanna fork out for the USB connector.
The-Ironflame Posted December 11, 2006 Posted December 11, 2006 Linksys WRT54GS with HyperWRT thibor firmware. My previous Belkin router was crashing everyday but this one has been up for almost 3 weeks without crashing.
Slim C Posted December 12, 2006 Posted December 12, 2006 Just great! i love the way my Belkin F5D7231-4 Router works my psp, ds and 360! in other words everything but the wii
Waylander Posted December 12, 2006 Posted December 12, 2006 I have a Netgear DG834G. Works perfectly with my DS and Wii.
CooInTheZoo Posted December 12, 2006 Posted December 12, 2006 Can i ask.. does the Wii have a good wireless range? When i play my DS online in my room (where i intend to put my wii) i get low signal, if i move around too much i lose it altogether. will i have the same problem with my wii? (obviously i wont be moving the console around but will i have very low signal?)
Flaight Posted December 12, 2006 Posted December 12, 2006 Mine is Belkin "ADSL Modem with Wireless G Router" (F5D7632-4). I got it when Mario Kart DS came out! (for obvious reasons) I love it. It's never had any probs. My Wii is connected to it as well. Can i ask.. does the Wii have a good wireless range? When i play my DS online in my room i get low signal, if i move around too much i lose it altogether. Good point... I want to know that as well, just for knowledge sake. I too have probs when I go sit in the bog while playing DS wifi game... Disconnects happen more often.
Spark Posted December 12, 2006 Posted December 12, 2006 I wish somebody would find a working pc usb ethernet adaptor, although i'm probably not missing out on much at the moment anyway.
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