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jason416 · 02-03-2008, 02:25 PM

u know the previous thread about "List of wii questions "?

Well i am greatfully tahnk that you convinced me to buy the lan adapter.

Now, this is my problem, i have a lan adapter and it coems with 5ft usb cable (useless for me becuase my router is at my dad's rooom.
My wii is at the living room and its really far away from the router.
and my internet usb is too short so my plan of changing back and forth is gone.

Where can i buy really long usb cable for my wii O_o?

CantGetAWii · 02-03-2008, 03:05 PM

Well, when you asked about online I said only buy the LAN adapter if your computer and Wii are within five feet of each other.

I am not sure if there is a longer cord, hopefully someone knows different.

jason416 · 02-03-2008, 03:15 PM

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Originally Posted by CantGetAWii

Well, when you asked about online I said only buy the LAN adapter if your computer and Wii are within five feet of each other.

I am not sure if there is a longer cord, hopefully someone knows different.

Finalyl i brought my wii to my room with my crappy 1994 TV set -.-

I updated and turned on wii conenct 24,
after that, do i still need to plug my usb cord to my wii ? or do i still need to put it on because my news and weather ch wroks with out it O_o

nxcmp · 02-03-2008, 03:31 PM

Well for me, I have Ether throughout the walls of my home

Jack in every room. But yes as for a Lan Adapter, if you want, Ethernet (Unshielded) cables can travel for 100ft without bleeding off signal. So its still an option maybe

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jason416 · 02-03-2008, 04:28 PM

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Originally Posted by nxcmp

Well for me, I have Ether throughout the walls of my home

Jack in every room. But yes as for a Lan Adapter, if you want, Ethernet (Unshielded) cables can travel for 100ft without bleeding off signal. So its still an option maybe

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so i can take off my usb cable and still go on online and stuff?

nxcmp · 02-03-2008, 04:30 PM

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Originally Posted by jason416

so i can take off my usb cable and still go on online and stuff?

If you use the built in wireless for the Wii, or buy a USB LAN (Wired) adapter, if so I would recommend This. It is literally Plug and Play, just goto settings and select wired connection once you attach the LAN adapter with an active Ethernet cable.

(It's that simple if you use DHCP that is.) But keep in mind, you may need to tweak the last steps a bit, if your home network is diffrent.

Lastking23 · 02-03-2008, 05:59 PM

I am assuming that your dad doesn't have a wireless router, they can be bad but it depends what brand you have. I have a linksys wireless one and I keep hearing bad things about it but I never been disconnected or kicked out of a game or anything like that, it goes pretty fast with me too. So if you don't want the hassle of having cables everywhere then tell your dad to buy a wireless router, belkin works good too.

MVGeneral · 02-03-2008, 06:50 PM

go to best buy and buy ethernet cables.

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hiJAK · 02-03-2008, 08:24 PM

you can buy an ethernet cable up to 50 feet at most electronic stores (radio shack)

heymoe99 · 02-03-2008, 08:35 PM

bestbuy is expensive. if you can make your own, go to home depot. if you want to buy go to www.newegg.com or www.tigerdirect.com

DO NOT buy USB extensions, they are way too expensive.

Atomheart · 02-04-2008, 03:17 AM

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Originally Posted by heymoe99

bestbuy is expensive. if you can make your own, go to home depot. if you want to buy go to www.newegg.com or www.tigerdirect.com

DO NOT buy USB extensions, they are way too expensive.

+1 on buying the cables from Newegg. I've bought tons of things from them, and they're great. The prices are WAY cheaper than any stores, especially Worst Buy (I hate that place with a passion).

Though, I'd just go with a wireless router rather than running a 50+ foot cable through my house (well, apartment in my case). The cost of a cable plus LAN adapter would be about the same as a good wireless router (the Linksys WRT54G is great at $50), but you don't have the pesky cables running everywhere. My connection has been just as stable and fast with my wireless router (the aforementioned Linksys) as with the Nintendo LAN adapter I used to use.

Silent-Sniper · 02-04-2008, 11:48 AM

Do a real ****ing title instead of a non descriptive one, for the love of god man your threads are...ARGH

jason416 · 02-04-2008, 08:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Silent-Sniper

Do a real ****ing title instead of a non descriptive one, for the love of god man your threads are...ARGH

Sorry ...

heymoe99 · 02-04-2008, 10:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Atomheart

(I hate that place with a passion).

as much as people like the place, it really does suck. never have what i want and over priced. too bad the closest microcenter is an hour away...

jason416 · 02-05-2008, 04:10 AM

thanks everyone.
I decided to get wifi usb adapter -.-
because i try to save money by getting lan adapter (30dollars) but it turned out i have to buy 50ft ethernet cable (50.00dollars) -.- so imma get 40.00dollar wifi one -.-

1. does wifi still works when my internet is wired?

heymoe99 · 02-05-2008, 10:29 AM

yes it will work. it connects to your computer. basically your computer will be the "wireless router" (in short terms). your computer has to be on in order for it to work.

Atomheart · 02-06-2008, 07:54 PM

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Originally Posted by jason416

thanks everyone.
I decided to get wifi usb adapter -.-
because i try to save money by getting lan adapter (30dollars) but it turned out i have to buy 50ft ethernet cable (50.00dollars) -.- so imma get 40.00dollar wifi one -.-

1. does wifi still works when my internet is wired?

Ummm...where do you shop for cables? Did you even check the linked websites. You can get 50 cables for about $10.

Actually, I went and did the work for you. It took a whole 30 seconds. Here's a 50 foot cable for $10.49 with the cost of shipping ($5.49 for the cable, $5 for shipping).

Wow. That was a hell of a challenge.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16812117607

You also have the option of name brand Cat 6 cable for a $1 more.

Don't go with the USB Wifi adapter. It's junk. I've heard things about it being discontinued. Plus, it's a HUGE waste of electricity as you have to have your computer on to use it. If you're going to go wireless, you might as well just get a wireless router. The Linksys WRT54G is great and only costs $50, which is only $10 more than the cheesy USB dongle thing. Plus, with a router you can use other devices wireless, such as laptops and whatnot.

Frogger · 02-06-2008, 08:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Silent-Sniper

Do a real ****ing title instead of a non descriptive one, for the love of god man your threads are...ARGH

You legend.