Detailed Wii Set-Up Tutorial

Link_of_Hyrule · 09-24-2006, 07:55 AM

I made this for all the special people here at Wii Chat it shows you where you connect all the wires and what not! Please post what you think and any additions you may have!

EDIT:

Q & A:

Q: Is this picture that i want to post a mockup?
A: if you want to check if a picture is real make sure its not on this mock up list http://www.4colorrebellion.com/revol...oller-mockups/ that doesn't mean its real it just means its not one of the known mockups. There are others not on the list but that is most of them

Q: What are the output options for Wii?
A: The output options are the following.

Regular Audio/Video RCA cable output

S-Video Cable output

D Terminal output (i'm not sure what this is but it looks like maybe hook up to a pc monitor?)

Component cable output

Q: Will Ethernet USB adapter and Cat 5 cable come with the Wii?
A: The USB adapter will be sold separately for about $25. I recommend that you get the wireless adapter then you can use it with your ds.

Q: Will Wii work on with projectors?
A: Because Wii uses a sensor bar instead other methods of motion detection it will indeed work with a projector you just need to connect it into the a/v ports on the back and run wiis setup like you would on any normal tv.

Q: Does Wii have wireless built in?
A: YES!

Q: Does the Nintendo Wi-Fi USB Connector work with the Wii?
A: Yes

Q: Do i need a wireless router or a Nintendo Wi-Fi USB Connector to use Wii's online features?
A: No you can purchase the USB Ethernet adapter that plugs in the back of the wii. But you need a hub or router to connect to the internet with the adapter unless you connect directly to your modem or use a cross over cable with complicated pc set up. I would suggest you get the Nintendo Wi-Fi USB Connectorits alot easier to use and works with your ds too!

Q: Does Wii's online features work on dial up?
A: No it is recommended that you have a dsl or cable connection or better.

Q: Do I need to be online for my Wii to work?
A: No but alot of the features will not work if your not.

Q: How do i set up my router to work with my Wii?
A: You can find instuctions for set up here at www.NintendoWi-Fi.com

Q: If I own a wireless router or the Nintendo Wi-Fi USB Connector do i need the Ethernet USB adapter and CAT 5 cable?
A: No because that would make it a wired network lol.

Akaymay · 09-24-2006, 07:56 AM

Nice, maybe that'll clarify a bunch of peoples questions, thats pretty cool!

Link_of_Hyrule · 09-24-2006, 07:59 AM

Thanks alot i didn't want to be mean but i just want to smack some of the people on here cus of what they ask so i made this so were all happy and educated when it comes to Wii hardware set up. It took me a bit to find all the images but it works 'm going to update the image tommorow based on a few things i forgot mainly NWC USB adapter and Cable modem uplink stuff like that and anything else people can tell me about the set up

Sam_Harris · 09-24-2006, 09:01 AM

yeah thanks i knew this srtuff but i think it will clear up alot of people going how do i connect will it come with cables all the stuff well yeah good work

Darkprinny · 09-24-2006, 09:17 AM

Same lead for tv so thats not gona change

lelando · 09-24-2006, 09:30 AM

do u need a wireless thing to put in the back of the wii or does the wii hav it in its system

King Wiired · 09-24-2006, 10:49 AM

Cheers for this

Also... the wire that goes from the router to the Wii... will that come with it? Or will we have to get it seperately ourselves?

Link_of_Hyrule · 09-24-2006, 11:15 AM

See my new Q and A section in my first post!

If there are any more questions ask and i will add them to the Q and A!

Jenksie · 09-24-2006, 12:19 PM

I hope that generic usb/lan connectors work cos i already have 1.

spiketmr · 09-24-2006, 12:24 PM

they probably will work

Link_of_Hyrule · 09-24-2006, 12:36 PM

yeh i would think so but you never know nintendo may make the wii only accept nintendo signed drivers

paintba||er · 09-24-2006, 06:12 PM

Quote:

Q: Does Wii's online features work on dial up?
A: No you need a dsl or cable connection or better.

How do you know this? It is probably possible. Even if Nintendo doesn't want you to you can just run the ethernet cable to your computer and make a network between your Wii and your computer. Thats what I do with my 360.

NateTheGreat · 09-24-2006, 06:23 PM

That's a somewhat nice diagram, but I would suggest seperating the wired and wireless set-ups so it's easier to understand. I would also lable the CAT-5 cable as an ethernet-crossover cable or just as ethernet because not everyone knows what CAT-5 is. Also, perhaps change the font style; hard to read some of the words.

Good job.

COLDshiver · 09-24-2006, 07:46 PM

Nice work

can't wait for my Wii!!

LolygagerX · 09-24-2006, 10:23 PM

its a funney picture.. But it makes sense.. lol gj

zeldaicflame · 09-25-2006, 02:55 AM

where do u buy usb wi-fi connectors i really need to know.

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Wilko21 · 09-25-2006, 04:03 AM

That's excellent LoH! I was about to post asking for a picture of the back of the Wii but now i got one :P.

This strays a little from the topic. But instead of buying a wireless router (which i don't have just yet) could i buy a single wireless connecter that plugs into the back of one of the router network plugs? I'd say i will buy a wireless router but still maybe before i can afford that this would be nice.

And the Wii has wireless built in! Yay! lol. Does the 360 and PS3 have this also?

paintba||er · 09-25-2006, 04:12 AM

PS3 does but with a 360 you have to buy a $100 atachment.

NateTheGreat · 09-25-2006, 04:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Wilko21

That's excellent LoH! I was about to post asking for a picture of the back of the Wii but now i got one :P.

This strays a little from the topic. But instead of buying a wireless router (which i don't have just yet) could i buy a single wireless connecter that plugs into the back of one of the router network plugs?
I'd say i will buy a wireless router but still maybe before i can afford that this would be nice.

If you mean a Wifi USB adapter thing, like what is sold for the DS, then you would connect it to one of your PC's usb ports and as long as that computer is on and has internet access, that will work quite well. You can also get a usb/ethernet cord that will allow you to plug Wii into the back of your modem, but then your PC wouldn't have internet access.