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Destor 09-26-2006 06:24 AM

Someone explain Wii connectabilty to me.
 
Wii is going to be able to use Wi-Fi with thuse of Ethernet cable/box/something. Here is my problem: I don't know what Wi-Fi/Ethernet net is/how it works/or how much it will cost for this. Can some tell me (in the easiest to uderstand fashion) how this all works?

Funky Fly 09-26-2006 07:31 AM

Ok...

Ethernet is high speed internet, whether it be cable, dsl or whatever. You need to have it (and probably router) if you are going to connect any next gen system to the internet.

The Wii is unique in that it (stupidly) ONLY uses wireless internet to connect. So basically, you need the following:

* high speed internet connection
* wireless router
* Wii

D Mac 09-26-2006 07:39 AM

That's gay if you ask me. :n:

360

Mr. Monday Morning 09-26-2006 10:08 AM

Nobody did

Bad Company 09-26-2006 10:16 AM

Destor must be a redneck

Kalyx triaD 09-26-2006 02:14 PM

Actually I believe there is an option to connect with wires. I could be wrong. I'm gonna research it.

Kalyx triaD 09-26-2006 02:16 PM

Yep, you can use a "USB-to-Ethernet" adapter to connect the old fashion way.

road doggy dogg 09-26-2006 02:31 PM

I'm planning on buying a wireless router soon anyway since cords are fucking lame, so win for Tony.

Destor 09-26-2006 06:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bad Company
Destor must be a redneck

:'(

Disturbed316 09-26-2006 06:17 PM

Cables rule.

Kalyx triaD 09-26-2006 09:47 PM

Think there'll ever be a time when consoles will run without a single cable (save for the power cord)?

Kane Knight 09-29-2006 01:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kalyx triaD
Think there'll ever be a time when consoles will run without a single cable (save for the power cord)?

Won't be too long now. Maybe a generation or two.

#BROKEN Hasney 09-29-2006 01:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kalyx triaD
Think there'll ever be a time when consoles will run without a single cable (save for the power cord)?

My 360 is currently hooked up with wireless internet and wireless SCART so unless I;m charging a joypad, I only have the power cable.

Disturbed316 09-29-2006 05:23 PM

Never heard of wireless SCART before.

#BROKEN Hasney 09-29-2006 06:47 PM

http://www.maplin.co.uk/Module.aspx?...8704&criteria=

Tis' a beautiful thing. Have multiple recivers and you can even play 360 in another room (as long as the pad reaches as well).

Disturbed316 09-29-2006 06:52 PM

Niiiiiice.

Do you ever get problems with losing the picture quality, like if something is blocking the way?

#BROKEN Hasney 09-29-2006 06:59 PM

Not yet, although I've only tried over one floor. It uses standard WiFi frequencies so the signal should be strong over an entire house.

Disturbed316 09-29-2006 07:06 PM

If my 360 wasn't about 10 cm away from my tele I might have had to purchase on of these. Oh well, I'm not too bothered by the cables, I've got a SCART port on the side of my tele so it's got easy access.

Kane Knight 09-30-2006 01:30 PM

I've played with one of them, but I don't think I'll own one any time soon.


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