yosh64

hey

@KaDee: I assume there is going to be a WiFi USB adaptor specifically for the Nintendo Wii. Although I'm not sure if it has been announced by Nintendo? Hmm, and I don't really know if the Nintendo DS WiFi USB adaptor will be compatible or not?

cyas

vagrant

You don't need a wifi adapter specifically for the Wii. ANY WiFi adapter will work. You just need to have a wifi hotspot in general. WiFi is WiFi. WiFi itself has nothing to do with nintendo.

Inspire

You mean a wireless router or hotspot, right? You don't need a Wireless adaptor for the Wii - WiFi is bulit-in.

Slade

Just to go back to the original guys post, he says he does not have a computer, So if he got an ISP wouldnt it be enough to just have the modem straight to the Wii. Does he really need a router? Can the Wii's WIFI USB adapter plug into a modem? These are questions, do not flame me, i have seen several posts in this thread flamed for no reason. I just do not have a large amount of "know how" on wireless stuff.

yosh64

hey

@Slade: I think that's an interesting point. But I think you would need the Nintendo Wii Ethernet adaptor to connect the modem to the Wii? but I'm not sure if this would work? Hmm, I doubt you could plug a USB modem strait into the Nintendo Wii, and have it work either (not that this is what you suggested), but I dunno :\.

Well I think the up side of a WiFi Router is that any other WiFi devices you have would be ready to use . So if you look at the bigger picture, is it better to buy a WiFi Router, or the Nintendo Wii Ethernet adaptor? (assuming this would work) .

Ohh, and here is a recent post I made in another simular thread.
Anyhows, I hope that helps in some way .
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Edit, so to answer UkranianTractor's original question.

1. I think you need to find and join a broadband ISP (Internet Service Provider), I think you should put quite a bit of research into this, and compare and find the cheapest and best for you. Lookout for any catches, limits and/or hidden costs and such.

2. Next, you will need to get a suitable modem. The broadband ISP plan you select may provide you with a modem. I think you should try to avoid a USB based modem, as I think these may require a computer to function. I think it might be wise to ask specifically if the modem you are getting is suitable for a WiFi Router (or home WiFi Network), for a gaming console, and without a computer.

3. I think you should find and purchase a suitable WiFi Router. You should put some research into this, as I have read posts about bad WiFi Router performance or whatever.

4. I strongly advise you to do your research. Read How WiFi Works, and one of the articles it refers to, such as How To Set Up A Wireless Home Network. I think your ISP may provide instructions, and be helpful for setting up WiFi. I think Nintendo may also provide instructions for such things.

5. Again, do your research... you don't want to be stuck with sucky equiptment and/or ISP contract or whatever.

Finally, I cannot claim that following these instructions will result in a working Internet Connection for your Wii, as I don't even have WiFi setup myself or anything. This is just my theory, that I have never put into practise. So it's probably best that you wait for people who already do have WiFi setup, and have them confirm my guide or whatever.

cyas

Mecko

For the hotspots like McD or Starbucks.. what is the range?

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yosh64

hey

Hehe, yea it would probably be a nice idea to just switch your Nintendo Wii on, and try to access the Internet Channel or whatever. If you are really lucky, you may be living in a WiFi hotspot, and beable to access the internet on the Nintendo Wii with nothing extra .

cyas

Inspire

Yeah, Slade, that depends, most routers, and even modems need to be setup (at least initially) via a computer. That being said, you may be able to use Opera to access your router and modem (I haven't heard anything to say you can or can't - I'll try it when I get mine and let you know).

If you can use Opers to access your modem / router's admin panel, then yes, you can get a Broadband ISP and either use the USB -> Ethernet adaptor ($30)and plug directly into your modem, or buy a Wireless Router ($30)

Personally, I'd recommend the first one, because you usually can't configure your modem if you're behind a router. Which means that if you had the WiFi setup that I described above, you'd have to have something to setup the modem (at least initially - maybe your ISP will do a free setup / installation), which means you'd have to have something wired into the modem. Using the USB -> Ethernet adaptor sidesteps this potential problem.

chicken

i'm a gamer that has played online games before, tho only through my pc, and i know very little about wireless

sorry if this is basic question, but at the moment i use a adsl modem that connects through the phone line to my computer via a tomson 330 (i think) broadband modem (USB). with this service once i turn my computer on i have to dial in, that is to say it isn't permenantly on (unless my computers on full time). i was just wondering my options:

1)will the wii be able to connect to the interent via this adsl modem

2)if i was to get a wireless modem-router with its own power source would it be always on broadband, so i could use it with my wii, or would i always have to have a computer on aswell to sigh/dial myself in?

ps i hate not living in a cable zone, it makes broadband all that harder share and get to grips with! grumble grumble, hehe

Bulldogxx831

Damnit when is this browser gonna be up im checking every 3 seconds

Hadouken246

Hmm.. I have a piece of hardware my broadband ISP gave to me, I dunno whether or not it's a router, but It has a ethernet cable, USB,and DSL slot. I was wondering if I could still use my Nintendo Wii over the internet with this.

Sillyhat

Can you use one of those Ethernet to USB converters for the Wii?

Hadouken246

If that was directed towards me: Dunno, never tried using the USB cable I have before. Would that work?

urs

Hi i have broadband but its not wireless and I have it upstairs in my house and the Wii is downstairs is there any way that I can get the internet without moving them?

shroomy-chan

i was wondering what kind of wireless router i should buy to be compatible with it, or any special equipment i might need. i'm not as great with computers as some others so if you just put a link to one i could buy on amazon, best buy, etc. that would be great

thanks!

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essence1982

I am having so much trouble with this wii. When I first bought it, the wii connected fine. I didn't play it for about 2 weeks and now it would not connect. I play around with wifi adapter settings and got it to work long enough to download the weather channel. A couple of seconds later I try the virtual console and it will not work. It's been broke ever since. I have comcast internet anyone else having a problem like this.

heezy

ok, I know that you can have a router to hook you up to the internet, but i dont have the money!! I used it all on buying a wii. i dont have any idea how to get the internet on without buying a wi-fi USB adapter or a router. does anyone have any suggestions......???

Rain

I wonder if I could use my DS Wifi USB thing. It lets me go WiFi on DS, could do the same for my Wii. But first I better buy Opera.

wii mad

dds shut up ya waste ya chat pure poo stop slavin away at runescape ya sado n by da way it ent dds no more its ddp++ drag dag poison ++
p.s.your sado

The Fifth

Buy Opera?? WTF for