wii conecting to the internet

joemeighan

does anyone know how to connect wii to the internet i have the usb modem
the one from 3G it's good but confined just to one computer is the there a cable for this or another set up, i don't want to buy a usb to usb cable if it don't work, plus i heard that you can download classic games onto the wii
just my young kids would love to play them,
so any help please anyone for the kids:(:(:(:(

Hal1

It should work ok but you need to edit the settings and setup the wii with an IP address of your internet etc. I use the wifi on it myself and its pretty good. The classic games are great and there's a few more good ones that where added recently.

joemeighan

hi there what type of wifi do i need and if i stick the modem into the wii will i use the wii set up for the ip address ? thanks

Hal1

If your using the lan adapter as you mentioned above you won't be using wifi (wireless). Check your wii manual on how to setup the IP address to use dhcp (automatic address).

Star Lord

Correct me if I'm wrong, but the Wii wouldn't be able to use this USB modem unless it is connected to a PC/laptop with the signal sent out over a Ad-hoc wifi network?

Hal1

Afaik, those 3g modems are configured to use an automatic address, thats why I suggest the OP check his settings on the wii to make sure its using dchp. Its probably getting a little technical now, but if you check your manual you will see how to set the options.

joemeighan

hi there i have ad-hoc up and running but the wii then tells me that to check out ssid i don;t know what this means so any help anyone

GhostInTheRuins

joemeighan wrote: »

hi there i have ad-hoc up and running but the wii then tells me that to check out ssid i don;t know what this means so any help anyone

The SSID is the name of your wireless network. The wii should pick that up when it searches for networks.

If not, check your internet settings. Type the address of your modem/router into your address bar - It's probably something along the lines of 192.168.1.1 or similar (google it). There should be a 'security' link somewhere on the page, click that and you'll find what your ssid is. You'll get your WEP key there too which you'll more than likely need as well.

Hope that makes sense

Murtinho

I have Imagine broadband on a stationary pc, what do i need to do to get in on the wii aswell?

Am i right in that i need a "nintendo wifi usb connector", if so where do i get em cheapest? Gamestop was €45.

Will any "usb connector" do?

Hal1

Any usb wifi adapter will do.

Murtinho

Hal1 wrote: »

Any usb wifi adapter will do.

will this work for a DS aswell?

Which of these would be best value for money, do they all work?

rebellad

I have a cable modem (NTL) and a seperate ADSL wireless modem router - should it be possible to setup a wireless network using these to get the WII connected??

Hal1

Here is a guide that I found to setup wireless access for the Wii. It is also possible to use a cable connection direct to your router. More info on setting up internet access for your Wii here, of course this is all explained in the manual.

joemeighan

thanks for the help guys i let you know if it's up an running:):):)