wifi help , expert help needed

spenser101 · 04-17-2008, 06:41 AM

Ok first of , i live in apartment so their is wireless every where i turn . the only problem is all them are locked . luckily i found a one bar connection , and i know this connection is just a few doors to the left of me cause i walk around with my DS lookin for access points ..... my quistion now is how can i increase my Wiis wifi strength . and dont say moving it cause ive tried that and i only get one bar in one spot . but some times it times out and goes to no bars .

also what is the wireless range of the Wiis wifi chip?

Monsteroids · 04-17-2008, 07:53 AM

One bar connections? Pft! Don't bother bud.

spenser101 · 04-17-2008, 02:46 PM

well i can use it 4 stuff like internet and downloadin games .
like i say one bar is better than none.....

spenser101 · 04-17-2008, 02:53 PM

come on , any help at all ?

captainff · 04-17-2008, 03:09 PM

Pay for your own broadband?

I don't know about the US but where I am what you're asking for help with is illegal.

spenser101 · 04-17-2008, 03:23 PM

i dont think its alligal if its an open network . cause some people leave their networks unlocked for gamers like me

blueboy · 04-17-2008, 03:38 PM

Try and sweet talk someone a bit closer they might let you share wifi if it's just for games take em some muffins or something

spenser101 · 04-17-2008, 04:00 PM

i think what i might do is take my ds around my apartment building and search for the best access point then maybe make friends with who ever at the door it says its getting best connection with .

does anyone know the wireless range of the wii ?

FR. · 04-17-2008, 08:26 PM

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Originally Posted by spenser101

i think what i might do is take my ds around my apartment building and search for the best access point then maybe make friends with who ever at the door it says its getting best connection with .

does anyone know the wireless range of the wii ?

It depends on the range of the router you will be using. Some have a longer range than others. My router is about 100ft. away from my Wii and I get a strong connection.

Good luck.

Seanjohn · 04-18-2008, 02:53 AM

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Originally Posted by FR.

It depends on the range of the router you will be using. Some have a longer range than others. My router is about 100ft. away from my Wii and I get a strong connection.

Good luck.

What he said it all depends.

My router is on the main floor of the house and im in the basement. Luck, I get a full connection. But that with me spend over 200 just for the router which most people wont do.

GL

Maleko · 04-19-2008, 01:07 AM

Like has been said before, the wifi range has nothing to do with the Wii. The AP is what determines range.

And to be clear, using a WLAN network, even if unlocked is illegal under Federal law (US). ANY unautherized use of a computer or network is illegal. Just because the signal is not locked down, does not imply permission to use the resource. Just like leaving your front door unlocked does not mean you give anyone permission to enter.