sorry about this very n00b question, i am the exact opposite of my father, who is an electrical engineer while i on the other hand know nothing about electricity. he's in another country right now so i couldn't ask him.
i got handed down an australian wii, which was already softmodded to play...
Have just bought a USB to ethernet to avoid using wireless.
It works perfectly using the settings for a wired connection and only cost £5.85 (free P&P) from eb auction site.
I have no interest in the company, just thought I'd share something that works so easily and is cheap.
seller szjskj2007...