My Nintendo Wi-Fi Dongle Destroys the Internet
Zampano
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Background:
I picked up a Nintendo WiFi dongle back when I first got my Wii (last January), and it worked like gangbusters for almost the entire year, up until last October. I know this because I bought Sin and Punishment for the Virtual Console on the day that it came out. I also used it to play Pokemon fairly often. After that, I ended up not using it for several months, because there wasn't anything on the VC that interested me too terribly, and Nintendo's online multiplayer options did not appeal to me.
Of course, now Super Smash Brothers Brawl is coming out, which brings me to my dilemma.
I'm currently unable to connect to the WiFi dongle from my Wii (or indeed my DS), because it seems that whenever I plug the unit in, my internet connection immediately goes down. Whatever computer I have it plugged into (there are three in my house) suffers the same effect, though it is limited just to that machine. I've tried uninstalling and re-installing it, and I've consulted Nintendo's support site in response to the Error Messages my Wii has given me, though none have been helpful.
These are the exact symptoms of the problem:
1.) When the unit is plugged in and activated, I am unable to either connect to the internet or load new pages if my browser is already open. Were I to try, the status bar simply displays the message "Looking up ..." for about forty-five seconds before giving me the "Problem loading page" error, with the specific message being "Server not found."
2.) In this stage, my Wii will recognize the USB connector, and visa versa. However, it cannot connect, probably because my connection is shot to hell.
3.) If I unplug or otherwise deactivate the USB connector, my network connection is restored. Furthermore, my taskbar displays an icon for the Local Area Connection used by the dongle, indicating that it is acquiring a network address. This does not affect my internet access.
4.) The most common suggestion I've found online is to disable my Firewall before installing the program, then turn it back on after installation. This has no effect.
I'm hoping that the problem is with the WiFi connector itself, since spending $20 on a replacement is much more appealing than spending considerably more on a new router. Be that as it may, I am going to have to do something, because I will not be denied sweet, sweet online Brawling.
Meanwhile, my 360 connects just fine to Live, which makes me all the more frustrated at Nintendo's clumsy system.
I picked up a Nintendo WiFi dongle back when I first got my Wii (last January), and it worked like gangbusters for almost the entire year, up until last October. I know this because I bought Sin and Punishment for the Virtual Console on the day that it came out. I also used it to play Pokemon fairly often. After that, I ended up not using it for several months, because there wasn't anything on the VC that interested me too terribly, and Nintendo's online multiplayer options did not appeal to me.
Of course, now Super Smash Brothers Brawl is coming out, which brings me to my dilemma.
I'm currently unable to connect to the WiFi dongle from my Wii (or indeed my DS), because it seems that whenever I plug the unit in, my internet connection immediately goes down. Whatever computer I have it plugged into (there are three in my house) suffers the same effect, though it is limited just to that machine. I've tried uninstalling and re-installing it, and I've consulted Nintendo's support site in response to the Error Messages my Wii has given me, though none have been helpful.
These are the exact symptoms of the problem:
1.) When the unit is plugged in and activated, I am unable to either connect to the internet or load new pages if my browser is already open. Were I to try, the status bar simply displays the message "Looking up ..." for about forty-five seconds before giving me the "Problem loading page" error, with the specific message being "Server not found."
2.) In this stage, my Wii will recognize the USB connector, and visa versa. However, it cannot connect, probably because my connection is shot to hell.
3.) If I unplug or otherwise deactivate the USB connector, my network connection is restored. Furthermore, my taskbar displays an icon for the Local Area Connection used by the dongle, indicating that it is acquiring a network address. This does not affect my internet access.
4.) The most common suggestion I've found online is to disable my Firewall before installing the program, then turn it back on after installation. This has no effect.
I'm hoping that the problem is with the WiFi connector itself, since spending $20 on a replacement is much more appealing than spending considerably more on a new router. Be that as it may, I am going to have to do something, because I will not be denied sweet, sweet online Brawling.
Meanwhile, my 360 connects just fine to Live, which makes me all the more frustrated at Nintendo's clumsy system.
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I find that whenever I have problems with my dongle, it's because of the firewall.
One of the things that makes me think it might be the connector is that one of the computers I've tried it on does have Vista, and it has suffered the same effects.
However, you're only supposed to be able to buy it off of their website.
This is a bad idea, Nintendo.
So yours persists after the device is detected?
Wii Lan Adapter
I refuse to use wireless anything for my interneting needs, fuck that noise. 40' of cable and a spot on my router to plug the thing... works like a charm.
The big problem I had when I tried to use the wireless with a DS Wifi dongle thing I had laying around was that the software needed to be re-configured each time I'd turn on the Wii.
Also, it's very picky about the order in which you start shit up.
Delete your device, and uninstall all the dongle shit. Re-install it and hope it bridges correctly, then be very sure that whenever you plug in the dongle that the software is NOT running. Let Windows detect the damn thing, then turn on the software... turn on your Wii and tell it to connect to the dongle, then approve the connection on the PC.
It's a pain in the ass, but if you figure out the order in which things must be done it's not impossible to be somewhat problem free.
Whats with this "claims to be working on one" nonsense, I've been using my LAN adapter since day one.
Edit: On re-reading the OP I have to say I think your dongle software is improperly configured and is claiming the wrong wifi connection.
CUZ THERE'S SOMETHING IN THE MIDDLE AND IT'S GIVING ME A RASH
Just asking, humbly, but why? I bought my component cables from Nintendo without a problem.