so i finally got my d-link router working. it claims it has 4x the length the regular d-link routers have. i would like to know if anyone knows how to open all the ports so the range of the router is longer. it doesnt seem to have a far reach. my wii is right in the next room and it only has a 1 signal. so if u could help id giv u a rep. it is fine when playing tho. ive only been disconnected from a game once and it takes a long time to get all the stats of everyone
edit - sry i did not c the section on tech and gadgets. no need to yell. u can move this if there is a problem
I'm not too sure about how D-Link works (my parents did all the technical stuff XD), but I had one. Mine worked okay with my Wii, maybe it's your internet itself? Not a good enough internet might be the problem. Opening ports, experimenting -- playing around with the router may help. If that doesn't do anything, and is your router itself, then I would suggest the Linksys WRT54GS, when you have the money/can convince your parents.
My old router fried somehow, so I went and got a Linksys WRT54GS.
It. Was. AWESOME.
Way better than the D-Link. Full bars all the time, and no problems so far. (Got it a few months ago.)
if you check the nintendo webpage they'll give you specific routers NOT TO USE with the Wii.
I think this has been talked about before, but I think the Wii only uses wireless B inside of it. That's been a big debate before, but I use a netgear wireless router that uses B standard, and the Wii is probably 20ft away from the router and it works great.
So which is the best wireless router to use
Anything by Linksys/Cisco is a good start
I don't know about the model numbers in america though.
I used several netgear and really like them a lot. I personally would not buy a DLink anything.
thank u for ur suggestions, the router is fine, i dont care anymore but its nice to get some help
That would be his user title for his rank. I'd suggest you not spam.
Anyways, any Linksys router is usually a safe bet, and they generally start cheap.
i realized link sys has a very good reach and is good with wiis and laptops
if you check the nintendo webpage they'll give you specific routers NOT TO USE with the Wii.
I think this has been talked about before, but I think the Wii only uses wireless B inside of it. That's been a big debate before, but I use a netgear wireless router that uses B standard, and the Wii is probably 20ft away from the router and it works great.
Actually like the DS the Wii supports B and G standards. It's N that won't work.
I thought the wii was 11b only?
Straight from the Wii Operations Manual under wireless router:
"Use an 802.11 compatible Access Point"
No specification on G or B but I do remember hearing that it wouldn't support N.
yeah, there's no way it'll support N, It's only just been released
I also use a Netgear router. It reaches my Wii which is two floors away and works perfectly.
I used to used a D-Link. But after problems with not only the range I was getting but seemingly needing to reset it once a month it just became a pain. I got a Linksys and it's been doing great ever since.