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Connecting Wii Online Hopefully this is easier than the convoluted/segmented/digressive forum support on the topic, and simpler than the manual which has it's own seeming inaccuracies. You'll need to consult your router manual, online support, or your local gnerd (well, nerds will do too). Set your router or access point up first, and make notes of your settings. Then get your Wii to match up. (And your PC if it's feeding from the same router/access point). The Short Answer 802.11b, WPA-PSK, AES
Wireless Signal Have your router configured to provide 802.11b signals - it's an older form, but it's all that your Wii is capable of. Most current routers are of the 802.11g variety, but usually provide a 802.11g/b option so your Wii and PC can both be happy and get their best signal. Wireless Encryption Refrain from open (unencrypted) signals unless you want to share your complete online access, your local computer, and any data you use, freely with your neighbours and passers by. The best encryption that your Wii can readily support is WPA-PSK. The Wii manual states that it can abide to WAP2-PSK encryptions, yet i nor any forum post have i seen from anyone who has managed to have that working. Within the WPA-PSK setting, you can have two streams, preferably AES, otherwise TKIP. Your Pre-Shared Key (PSK) is equivalent to a password. This is your immediate protection against unsolicited connections, so wild and random and lengthy is good. Jot it down for now; you can shred it soon. Wireless Broadcast Routers have a SSID setting, which is akin to their name. When their broadcast or visibility option is on, this is the name which will be shown when devices search for a nearby network. Renaming the SSID is useful for identifying your network from others. i would suggest leaving broadcast/visibility as on, for it will only show that there is a network; it alone does not grant access. (Unless you didn't set up your encryption! Go back!!). It's handy too if trouble arises; it's useful to see if a network is simply unresponsive, or whether it relates to an internet server down the line. Also, if you have broadcast/visibility set as off, then you will need to prepare your network connection settings on each device manually, otherwise they fail to find or are rejected from being served on the network. That makes a lot more work, requires more accuracy, and makes more hassle with problem solving later. Broadcast: on. With your router/access point established, you'll need to have your Wii and PC match the settings to function. It's quite likely that you've had to update your PC settings during the router setup. Your Wii has been oblivious. Time to fix that.
Wii Wireless Boot up your Wii, and navigate Wii Options > Wii Settings > Internet > Connection Settings. Select a connection slot. If it's a new connection, choose Wireless > Search for an Access Point. So long as broadcast is up, your network should show up. Select it to refine the settings. It should detect what encryption settings are currently active, but require the password to gain any further connection. If it's to make changes to a previous setting, or a manual setup (eg for an invisible (broadcast: off) network), follow on. It is worthwhile checking these options even after an automatic network search. Firstly, your network should be deemed Wireless and show your router's SSID name. The security type should be WPA-PSK (AES), or if your router does not support this, it should at least be WPA-PSK (TKIP). Check your notes from the setup instructions above. When selecting your security type, it should request the password/key. Ensure this is entered verbatim - include any special characters, be pedantic about O or 0, and upper or lower case letters. The other settings for IP address, DNS, proxy server, and MTU should be fine on automatic or off settings for home networks. Any new or changes to a connection setting, the Wii will run a connection test. This is where you may get an error code. For any error, firstly, double check all connection setting options and re-enter all passwords. Further Wii Settings Once you have a functional connection, there's more options about what your Wii can do. There's your WiiConnect24 and Wii System Updates. i recommend checking for Wii System Updates every so often. Usually there's an update about every 2-3 months. Any games that require an update to run properly include the update patch on the game disc, so don't fear forgetting or if your Wii is offline.
Playing Online To hook up with friends, you need to both swap numbers. Each game title has it's own number to swap, eg Mario Kart's licence number. Wii consoles also have their own register code number. Both you and your friends must put in each other's numbers to have your Wiis sync up. The games will dictate what additional features can be downloaded, shared, and online play capabilities. Refer to game manuals. Or your friends. ;)
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