What kinds of internet hook-ups does the Wii have?

Question

i'm getting a wii within the month and i wanted to know some stuff about the internet hook-up(s)

1.I know it can use nintendo wifi, but what about regular wifi?

2.Could i use a plain usb connection from my pc?

3. what about ethernet cord from my computer to my wii?

4.My computer is about 25 feet away from my t.v. with two doors, i'm on my computer and i can see my t.v., what kind of signal will the wii get with nintendo wifi?

Answer 1

If you have a wireless router, you can connect your wii that way because the wii already has a wireless adapter built in. You will need a special usb adapter if you want to connect your computer to your wii. If you already have a wireless adapter, you shouldn't have a problem connecting to your wii. :)

Answer 2

It accepts regular Wi-fi, and the set-up screen lets you chose how to use that.

If you don't have regular Wi-fi, the USB Wi-fi connector is really good. I actually use it for my DS as well, and I get signal all over the house and into the back yard. 25 feet and two doors won't be a problem for it. But remember to adjust your Windows firewall settings! If you don't, it will connect to the computer but won't let you online. The default setting for Windows is to block everything it doesn't do itself.

If you want to use a cord to your USB, Nintendo also sells adapters. With this you can plug your Internet line into the Wii directly. There isn't any other way to run Internet access through the USB slot.

Answer 3

here is a link with everything you need to know about hooking up your wii on-line (there are 3 different ways - all require a broadband connection).

http://www.nintendo.com/consumer/systems/wii/en_na/online.jsp

There you will find step by step instructions and a troubleshooting guide....

Hope that helps

Answer 4

here here! i am also getting a Wii soon and i do not know hwo i am going to connect it to my pc coz its in the other room and my internet is NOT wireless so this is going to cause some problems, when u recieve ur answer email me at [e-mail] to tell me how u overcame this problem thanks