| You should only really consider using the Wii's | | | | 3. Wii console or LAN adapter. |
| online capabilities if you have a high-speed Internet | | | | This small and convenient device will convert an |
| connection. Fortunately, the majority of us now | | | | Ethernet cable into a USB connector which can |
| have access to high-speed Internet and therefore, | | | | then be input into one of the spare USB ports on |
| this provides us with a whole new capability for | | | | the rear of the Wii console. The downside to this |
| the Wii games console. | | | | method of course is that your console will need |
| What do I need to connect my way to the | | | | to be relatively nearby to your Internet access |
| Internet? You have three choices; | | | | point given it is wired. |
| 1. Wireless router access point | | | | Once you have chosen one of the above options |
| Sometimes referred to as 802.11 wireless router | | | | to connect your Wii console to the Internet you |
| setup, this clever piece of kit will convert your | | | | should soon be surfing the web and playing online |
| Internet signal into an invisible wireless | | | | games. |
| transmittable signal which can be understood by | | | | Troubleshooting tips and advice |
| the Wii consoles hidden WiFi Arial. If you are | | | | However, if your Internet connection doesn't |
| currently shopping for a wireless router then to | | | | work after setting up the Wii to accommodate |
| simplify the process of connecting your Wii to the | | | | this new signal do not despair, try these common |
| Internet it is advisable to be looking for a wireless | | | | troubleshooting tips to regain connectivity. |
| access point capable of producing what is known | | | | 1. Ensure that all relevant sections of your wired |
| as a AOSS which is short for air station one | | | | or wireless Internet connection are correctly |
| touch secure system support. It is also worth | | | | located in their appropriate plugs. |
| considering a wireless router which supports the | | | | 2. If it is feasible, transport the wireless router or |
| new WEP or WPI, an Internet Security which will | | | | access point or USB connector (if you are using |
| alleviate to some degree any malicious intent | | | | this method) closer to the Wii console. This will |
| from your neighbour or someone close by, to | | | | help enhance the wireless signal strength and |
| poach your wireless signal for themselves. | | | | therefore, your ability to connect successfully. |
| Or | | | | 3. Ensure that the router's Mac filtering capability is |
| 2. WiFi capable USB dongle or connector | | | | turned off. Furthermore, check to see whether or |
| These tiny USB connectors simply plug into your | | | | not your Wii consoles MAC address is listed within |
| computer system via the USB port and send an | | | | the approved device's listing. You can locate the |
| invisible WiFi Internet signal capable of being | | | | Wii's specific MAC address by selecting the Wii |
| recognised by your Wii console. | | | | console information data set from within the |
| Or | | | | Internet setting's menu. |