
|
|
Welcome to the Nintendo Wii Forum.
Wii Chat is the largest Unofficial Nintendo Wii community, with the latest Wii news and articles alongside upto the minute Wii gaming and hardware discussion.
You are currently viewing our boards as a guest, by joining our free community you will have access to post topics, communicate privately with other members (PM), upload your own photos and access many other special features.
|
 |
|
|
 |
09-20-2006, 07:41 PM
|
|
|
Fo-Weva Pink!
Join Date: Sep 2006
Location: In The Real World
Posts: 748
|
Possible Connection without having Wireless..
Hey guys. I was going thru a few things of he wii. They have 2 USB ports which means that you can use those usbports for many things -grins-
And i have rounded it up for people like me without wireless internet.. Is there an ethernet cord available that has USB plugs? If so this could mean connecting the wii to your internet having you./.. Having a conection to wiiconnect24!
__________________
WiiOwner since June 2007. SSBB Fan Forever.
Forgotten but always remembered... o_O
|
|
|
09-20-2006, 08:49 PM
|
|
|
Chapter .1
Join Date: Aug 2006
Location: Miami Beach, fl
Posts: 428
|
no, just regular ethernet, god who cares about wireless, a lttle cable wont' kill u
__________________
....gotta take a wii
Nintendo Wii: $200-$250
Balance on my account: $0.67
Overdraft fee: $30.00
Total: PRICLESS
|
|
|
09-20-2006, 09:42 PM
|
|
|
A li'l bit different
Join Date: May 2006
Location: Cornwall, UK
Posts: 1,631
Wii Online Code: 8420-0141-9022-6948
Wii Username:
Squall7
|
Quote:
|
Originally Posted by GreyKirby
Hey guys. I was going thru a few things of he wii. They have 2 USB ports which means that you can use those usbports for many things -grins-
And i have rounded it up for people like me without wireless internet.. Is there an ethernet cord available that has USB plugs? If so this could mean connecting the wii to your internet having you./.. Having a conection to wiiconnect24!
|
Quote:
|
Originally Posted by wikipedia
Wii will be able to connect to the Internet through its built-in 802.11b/g Wi-Fi and through a USB-to-Ethernet adaptor, with both methods allowing players to access the established Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection service.[1]
|
Source
Yep, I'm in the same position. Don't want to get wireless. Will get that Ethernet > USB cable instead.
__________________
|
|
|
09-20-2006, 09:51 PM
|
|
|
Wii online moderator
Join Date: Jun 2006
Location: Missouri, United States
Posts: 1,122
|
Check the source on that wiki article. It links to Nintendo's specs which says
Quote:
|
Originally Posted by Nintendo Wii Specs
The Wii console communicates wirelessly with the Internet via IEEE 802.11 or a USB 2.0 LAN adaptor. Wii also can connect wirelessly with Nintendo DS.
|
Notice it says nothing about a USB to ethernet adapter. There is an adapter available for the DS right now, but it doesn't plug into the DS at all, it uses the USB ports on your computer. There are USB to Ethernet adapters common on the market, BUT they will not work on gaming consoles. They require PC drivers to run.
__________________
... but what do I know?...
Not currently accepting friend adds.
|
|
|
09-20-2006, 10:33 PM
|
|
|
Fo-Weva Pink!
Join Date: Sep 2006
Location: In The Real World
Posts: 748
|
Quote:
|
Originally Posted by Squall7
Source
Yep, I'm in the same position. Don't want to get wireless. Will get that Ethernet > USB cable instead.
|
I didn't use any Sourcfes i just thought about it while watchnig a Wii walkthrough video where they showed the 2 USB plugs and i was like :o!!!!
The thing is that I care about lttle internet why? because Wii has Internet,Download games with online-ness, Online games and such..!
__________________
WiiOwner since June 2007. SSBB Fan Forever.
Forgotten but always remembered... o_O
|
|
|
09-20-2006, 10:37 PM
|
|
|
WiiChat Member
Join Date: Sep 2006
Posts: 117
|
Nintendo will make a poormans wireless router that connects to the Wii via USB and to your computer probably also by USB and that will connect the two wirelessly and you will have the interweb on your Wii.
Don't worry, Nintendo isn't stupid.
__________________
Wii Inventory: Wii, Zelda, Red Steel
|
|
|
09-20-2006, 10:39 PM
|
|
|
Fo-Weva Pink!
Join Date: Sep 2006
Location: In The Real World
Posts: 748
|
yea but the proiblem is that they want everyone to buy wireless WELL TOO BAD lol Thanks to them for the USB ports though i think the reason for those is for pictures and stuff but im gonna use this at my own advantage ;o
By the way i have an old USB ethernet cord that used to connect my 2 comps together For internet ( 2 computers 1 internet ) And i can use that  I have a new one cause i moved my comp and we used a longer ethernet cord.. Ill have to find t he old one though
__________________
WiiOwner since June 2007. SSBB Fan Forever.
Forgotten but always remembered... o_O
|
|
|
09-20-2006, 10:47 PM
|
|
|
A li'l bit different
Join Date: May 2006
Location: Cornwall, UK
Posts: 1,631
Wii Online Code: 8420-0141-9022-6948
Wii Username:
Squall7
|
Quote:
|
Originally Posted by registerednerd
Notice it says nothing about a USB to ethernet adapter.
|
Hmm, they said "USB 2.0 LAN adaptor". Not sure if they mean wireless LAN adaptor like this:
http://www.maplin.co.uk/images/full/45095i0.jpg
Or wired one's like this:
http://www.computerwebstore.co.uk/images/77_1.jpg
Although at one point is states: "The Wii console communicates wirelessly". Not sure if that was in reference to the IEEE thing or both...
Quote:
|
There is an adapter available for the DS right now, but it doesn't plug into the DS at all, it uses the USB ports on your computer. There are USB to Ethernet adapters common on the market, BUT they will not work on gaming consoles. They require PC drivers to run.
|
Yup. Heard about those, but not sure how well it works. Personally, I hope they do give a wired option, otherwise it could be a potential opening for unwanted hackers, and even more likely have data-loss.
EDIT: I've just emailed Nintendo of Europe about this issue and am awaiting a response.
UPDATE: Word back from Nintendo of Europe. the thing was in reference to the wireless USB key type thing. Soz, looks like those of us who are wired will have to get the USB device before we can go online.
__________________
Last edited by Squall7 : 09-23-2006 at 03:04 PM.
|
|
|
09-20-2006, 11:49 PM
|
|
|
WiiChat Member
Join Date: Sep 2006
Posts: 117
|
Quote:
|
Originally Posted by GreyKirby
yea but the proiblem is that they want everyone to buy wireless WELL TOO BAD lol Thanks to them for the USB ports though i think the reason for those is for pictures and stuff but im gonna use this at my own advantage ;o
By the way i have an old USB ethernet cord that used to connect my 2 comps together For internet ( 2 computers 1 internet ) And i can use that  I have a new one cause i moved my comp and we used a longer ethernet cord.. Ill have to find t he old one though
|
Except as was already posted, PC wires won't work on the consoles.
But you aren't being forced to get wireless, you're just going to have to buy the adapter things from Nintendo which are wireless, but you won't need a wireless i-net connection.
__________________
Wii Inventory: Wii, Zelda, Red Steel
|
|
|
09-20-2006, 11:55 PM
|
|
|
Fo-Weva Pink!
Join Date: Sep 2006
Location: In The Real World
Posts: 748
|
awww That stinks i guess ill buy the damed adapter then
__________________
WiiOwner since June 2007. SSBB Fan Forever.
Forgotten but always remembered... o_O
|
|
|
09-20-2006, 11:56 PM
|
|
|
WiiChat Member
Join Date: Aug 2006
Posts: 30
|
You need that $40 thing you plug into a pc that has internet and broadcasts a wireless signal. Just so everyone knows, a wireless router is usually cheaper, this is only convenient if you live in a hotel or the congo.
|
|
|
09-21-2006, 12:19 AM
|
|
|
Fo-Weva Pink!
Join Date: Sep 2006
Location: In The Real World
Posts: 748
|
Nintendo Wifi USB connector doesn't work on the Wii
__________________
WiiOwner since June 2007. SSBB Fan Forever.
Forgotten but always remembered... o_O
|
|
|
09-21-2006, 01:08 AM
|
|
|
world crown chimpokomastr
Join Date: Sep 2006
Location: NW Arkansas
Posts: 680
|
you would be better off getting wireless, unless you have a really slow connection(512kbs or lower)
i have a wireless adapter for 360 cus mom said i couldn't hardwire it through several rooms that she ever goes in anyway, you'dd be better off getting a 802.11G router for $20
/end rant
|
|
| |