Wi-fi for the wii

Uiru posted That's good to hear. I did see like a Wi-Fi adapter thing and thought that you needed it for the Wii.. New Link 10 years ago 4. The wii itself has a built in wifi adapter. The separate "wifi adapter" is a USB attachment for your computer in the event of you not having a wifi network, this dongle will give you some wifi that the wii can connect to.

This is not however necessary as you may use a USB cable to plug the wii into most modern routers if you prefer. Sieh nur wie ich laufen kann Mich fangst du nicht, ich bin der Lebkuchenmann! More topics from this board Wii2hdmi no sound? Tech Support 1 Answer Why do I have no sound? Tech Support 4 Answers How do I set to p? Side Quest 4 Answers. Ask A Question. Browse More Questions. Keep me logged in on this device. Forgot your username or password? Uiraya 10 years ago 2 It does have built-in WiFi, and you connect it like you'd connect anything else- find your router, put in your security code WEP key or whatever and away you go.

New Link 10 years ago 4 The wii itself has a built in wifi adapter. No account yet? Create an account. Edit this Article. We use cookies to make wikiHow great. By using our site, you agree to our cookie policy. Cookie Settings. Learn why people trust wikiHow. Download Article Explore this Article parts. Related Articles. Author Info Last Updated: June 24, Part 1.

This will bring up the Wii main menu. Select the arrow displayed on the right side of your screen. This will access page two of Wii System Settings. Select the wireless network to which you want to connect, then enter the network password or security key, if applicable.

This will save your wireless network settings and test the Internet connection. Your Wii will now be connected to the Wi-Fi network selected.

Part 2. Try powercycling or resetting your Wi-Fi router if your Wii is still unable to connect to the Internet after entering the correct security code. Close out applications or shut down devices that may be using an excessive amount of bandwidth on your network if your Wii is unable to connect to the Internet or experiences slowness.

Certain applications and behaviors, such as downloading large files, may interfere with your being able to connect the Wii to Wi-Fi. Try relocating furniture and metal objects away from your router and Nintendo Wii if you are unable to establish or maintain an Internet connection.

In many cases, metal objects such as filing cabinets and electronic devices such as cordless phones can interfere with your Wi-Fi signal. Nintendo will guide you through additional troubleshooting, and may walk you through changing additional settings on the console.

Pacific Time, seven days per week. Carla Ross. There may be an issue with your wireless router's firewall.