Connecting to the internet

[Foxy Lady]

Hello everyone: I am new to this forum as well as the Wii.

I would like to connect to the internet but don't know how. My computer is on the main floor of my house but the Wii is in the basement connected to a tv down there.

What do I need to purchase and do to get connected. Thanks

 

[psychofox]

Hi,

Do you have a Wi-Fi router?
If so you can connect your Wii to the internet via the options screen.
It will scan for your home network.

 

[Foxy Lady]

No, I don't have a Wi Fi router. Where would I get one?

 

[psychofox]

Any PC shop would sell them.
Make sure its compatable with you type of internet connection.
Either ADSL or Broadband.

 

[Foxy Lady]

Internet connection

Thanks for the info. I have DSL so will check for that.

 

[psychofox]

Thanks for the info. I have DSL so will check for that.

No probs.

 

[Skippy]

The Wii manual gives further details on how to connect to a router once it's set up.

 

[Foxy Lady]

Thanks Skippy. Just pulled out the manual and will look for instructions. Incidentally I have a DSL router - couldn't I connect through that?

 

[psychofox]

Thanks Skippy. Just pulled out the manual and will look for instructions. Incidentally I have a DSL router - couldn't I connect through that?

You would need a Lan cable if it isnt Wi-Fi.

 

[Foxy Lady]

how do I know if it is wi fi?

 

[psychofox]

how do I know if it is wi fi?

It would say on the box/instructions, and/or the router itself.
It might also have a aerial sticking out of the back.

What make/model is it?

 

[Fox]

Just connect it up and find out for yourself. If you get wi-fi set up, the rest is simple.

 

[IngridG]

cant u use ur computer internet to connect wii wit internet