Wireless Routers: Nintendo DS

[666]

Hey,

As the 'recommended' routers list on the wifi site is pretty pathetic and not really Australia relevant, I thought i'd start a list of Routers that work that AREN'T listed on the site to maybe help out prospective Router buyers.

I can start by submitting one that DOESN'T work;

Billion 5100w: The DS can't see it.

Belkin 4 port Wireless F1PI241EGau (iinet branded): (http://catalog.belkin.com/IWCatProductPage.process?Product_Id=247049) Works perfectly with the newest Firmware (0.39)

[Stevorooni]

This is a good idea. In fact I'll sticky it so people can reference it. People can post their modem type and whether it works.

Couple of rules:
1) If you see your modem already posted, then there's no need to post in here, unless it was originally posted as 'not working' by someone else but you got it to work.

2) Complaints such as 'Nintendo sucks, my modem sucks, this is crap blah blah' will be deleted.


My entry:
Netgear DG834G (http://www.netgear.com.au/products/prod_details.asp?prodID=223) works

[bunny]

ok here is the list of modems that do work -

3com -

3CRWDR100A-72
3CRWDR100B-72
3CRWDR100U-72
3CRWE554G72T
3CRWE554G72TU
SCRWE754G72-A
SCRWE754G72-B
WL-540A
WL-540B

Actiontec -

GT701-WG

Airlink -

AR315W

Apple -

AIRPORT EXPRESS
AIRPORT EXTREME

Belkin -

F5D6230-3
F5D6231-4
FRD6231-4v2
F5D7230-4
F5D7231-4
F5D8230-4
F5D9230-4
F6D3230-4

Buffalo -

WBR-G54
WBR2-G54S
WHR-HP-G54
WYR-GR4
WZR-G108

D-Link -

DGL-4300
DI-514
DI-524 ver A
DII-524 ver C1
DI-624
DI-624M
DI-784
DSL-G6O4T

Hawking -

HWR54G

Linksys -

BEFW11S4
WAG54G
WCG200
WRT54G
WRT54GC
WRT54GS
WRT54GX
WRT54GX-CU
WRT55AG
WRV54G

Microsoft -

MN-500
MN-610
MN-620
MN-700
MN-820

Motorola -

SBG940
WR850G

Netgear -

DG834G
FM11FP
FR11DW
FVM318
FWAG114
FWG114P
FWG114Pv2
MR314
MR814
MR814v2
MR814v3
WGM124
WGR101
WGR614v2
WGR614v4
WGR614v5
WGR614v6
WRG826
WGT624
WGT624v2
WPN824

SMC -

SMC2304WBR-AG
SMC2804WBR
SMC2804WBRP-G
SMC7004VWBR
SMCWBR14-G
SMCWBR14T-G

True Mobile -

TRUEMOBILE 1170
TRUEMOBILE 1184
TRUEMOBILE 2300

US Robotics

USR268011
USR328022
USR5461
USR5462
USR8011
USR8022
USR8054
USR808064

Westell -

2410
P-327W

Zyxel

P-334W
P-334WT

[ajbau]

Netgear wgr614v2 work as well

[bunny]

ill put that in then thanks.

if there are any other ones that arn't listen just tell me...

[Cos]

Well I own the D-Link DI-624 router, the DS found the access point but could not retrieve my IP address.

[bunny]

try this link

http://www.nintendowifi.com:80/customersupport/routerSelect.do?manufacturer=D-Link&router=%2Frouters%2Fen%2FDI-624%2FDI-624.html

[Cos]

Been there done that. Nothing worked, appreciate your help though.

I've now broken my router due to 2 days of constant frustration. Nothing worked, I ****ed up my Internet settings too many times and have now given up - I am not going to be constantly doing this everytime I try to connect. ****ing gave me the shits, I need a cigarette and beer STAT.

[bunny]

ok try signing up on the forums at www.whirpool.net.au

the people will help you with your modem.

[bunny]

http://www.nintendowifi.com/customersupport/supportedRouters.do;jsessionid=35CF1957FDEC3614075 18CBDF60E33FC

your router looks lke it is compatible 5 star

[Cos]

Thank for the tips bunny, but I've really given up. It just does not work. I was so frustrated with it that I've disconnected my router completely - when I try to connect with my router my internet does not work (as well as fixing the IP, Gateway, etc addresses). I even added the DS's MAC address in the filter list and that didn't even work. I'm just going to have to fork out an extra $50 to buy the ****ing USB adaptor. Absoutely ridiculous, I'm just so god damn frustrated with this whole "easy and user-friendly" set-up.

[cube_punk]

If you just buy the wireless USB adaptor, does it matter what kind of modem you have?

[Silph]

If you just buy the wireless USB adaptor, does it matter what kind of modem you have?
As long as you have broadband or higher, it really shouldn't matter what sort of modem you're using.

[doobie]

Linksys WRT54G works perfectly. All I had to do was add my DS' MAC Address to the settings, and I was set.

[cube_punk]

Another question... Does anyone know if Nintendo's wireless adaptor would work with the PSP as well? So, I could get both handhelds online with only one adaptor?

[Silph]

The Nintendo USB Wi-fi connector apparently only works with DS's.

Someone might make a third party driver for it to work with other things though.

[bunny]

is the psp actually online? i never knew that...

[gaselite]

I can now confirm that the D Link DWL-2100 works. Needs a bit of set up though. I'd give it 3 stars

[666]

Ok, I can confirm the iinet Belkin wireless 4 Port router (F1PI241EGau) works with a bit of setup, but disconnects midway in the last race for some reason (sorry silph!).

2 Stars.

[Silph]

Someone on the Nintendo America forums has found a way to get the DS online to work with wireless cards (instead of just routers).

Check it out here! (http://forums.nintendo.com/nintendo/board/message?board.id=tech_questions_wifi&message.id=6243&page=1)

[sidochrome]

My Netgear WPN824 works like a dream with my DS.

[fornstar]

im so lost on how to get my DS online

ive got a mac and broadband, does that mean much in getting it online???

i wish i was good at computers!!!

[doobie]

Hey fornstar

You'll either need a wireless router

OR

A wireless USB dongle that you need to purchase directly from Nintendo.

The second option would probably be the cheaper/easier option for you. However, I'd talk to Nintendo first to make sure the USB dongle is compatible with a Mac. I'm not too sure about that. I have a Mac also, but I have a wireless router that I use.
If you plan on getting a wireless router instead, make sure it is compatible with the DS first. Some people have had problems with their routers not working properly with the DS.

Here is a list of routers that Nintendo have done tests on:
http://www.nintendowifi.com/customersupport/supportedRouters.do

Go here for more info:
http://www.nintendo.com.au/wifi/index.html

There is also information about which routers work and which ones don't in this very thread.

good luck.

[Silph]

The Nintendo USB dongle is for Windows XP only.

[doobie]

well there ya go. :)

[fornstar]

to doobie, thanks heaps for that man. im not very computer minded and i got really confused. from that list i guess the apple airport express is the one for me. shame it costs 200 bucks!!!

but if i buy it all i would have to do is plug it in and bingo i can play mario kart online (after i turn on the net of course)???

[doobie]

Yup, most routers today are pretty much plug and play. And knowing Apple they have probably made it ridiculously easy. hehe

Just make sure your Mac is capable of connecting wirelessly:
http://www.apple.com/au/airportexpress/

You may have to muck around with the settings, such as wireless security and stuff like that (may be different to my router though), but it shouldn't be too difficult I wouldn't think.

You may want to talk to StorminNormin first (hope he doesn't mind hehe):
http://forums.hyperactive.com.au/member.php?userid=1889

I read earlier that he was trying to get MK to work with his iBook, but not sure if he ever managed to do so. Might be of help.

[Kasplatza Red]

My WGR614v6 connects fine, but it has real problems searching for people on mariokart. It times out a lot, and it's generally very frustrating. Do yourself a favour. don't gt a netgear if you're planning to use your DS online (I had mine before that, and I didn't buy it)

[tpyro]

ive got a linksysWRT54G

i am able to connect up to certain point. when i start searching for games, it just doesnt find anything, as if no 1 was playing. hmmm does any 1 know how to fix this?



(i think its some port forwarding issue, or an internal firewall this router has that is blocking me connections to players)


(yeah i get to choose regional, worldwide, tried em all. but when it starts searching for games it just searches forever, doesnt find a single game)

i would appreciate any help. thanks :3

update: ive been able to play 2 times so far, but only two times, with some japaneese dude, it worked just fine... why cant i connect to everyone else??

[Späg]

I got a D-Link DSL 200 - does anybody also have one of these and know if they work alright. I don't even think i have a wireless network. I just got a broadband modem plugged into my computed via USB. I think I'll buy the USB Wi Fi thing from Nintendo Australia soon and then I'll be able to play online :D

[gamer_eel]

I played some WiFi on Friday at EB Games. It was pretty fun, yet I don't think I'll get the dongle until Metroid Prime Hunters is released.

[TSplodey]

Question: Will wireless networking cards work using the same protocol (8.blahblah.g) be able to see my DS? Getting a router is definatly out of the question (price) and I think I can get a card cheaper than a dongle.

[ethereal]

I am wanting to get WiFi for DS going but not sure which router to buy. Im not going to get the Nintendo WiFi adaptor, as I need the wireless for other things but I need one to work with Nintendo's WiFi.

Was looking at Netgear WPNT834, but I cant seem to find if it works or not. So any help on which one to buy would be much thanks.

[Fyuusii]

Question: Will wireless networking cards work using the same protocol (8.blahblah.g) be able to see my DS? Getting a router is definatly out of the question (price) and I think I can get a card cheaper than a dongle.

Yes, there is a way to use a wireless card as a workaround for a router/dongle, but it's a little more expensive than you think. I spent a few weeks mucking around with some guides and random parts before the release of Animal Crossing: Wild World so that I could avoid spending money on something I'd need to wait for in the post. I've been eBaying for so long that I'm getting sick to death of waiting for shit in the mail to get here.

What you'll need is a wireless card based on the Ralink 2600 or 2800 chipset (other cards will not work, or ways haven't been found at this point in time) - I'm using a LinkSys model myself. You'll need to do some digging around to find one that's compatible as the original resource I used for this has been deleted. Once you have this, all you need to do is download Gigabyte's SoftAP drivers from the Gigabyte website; these will act as a bridge for your card to "fool" it into thinking it's an access point, where wireless cards are generally only used as recievers (to jack into access points, etc).

When both are properly installed, start the SoftAP system in your system tray and right-click, "Switch to AP Mode", this will do the trick and it's as simple as setting up your DS connection from there; give the card a network name (such as "NintyDS"), sharing your 'net connection and giving your firewall the necessary prompts... AND OFF YOU GO!

Personally speaking though, unless you're relatively tech-savvy the dongle is the cheaper and more convenient way to go.

[TSplodey]

Im pretty tech savvy, but Ill probably get the dongle anyway, cause Im also lazy. :) Thanks for the advice though, Ill keep it in mind anyway.

[RunningMild]

Can we get a list of Wi-fi dongles that are compatible with the DS and cheaper than the official Nintendo one?

[Fyuusii]

I doubt any exist.

[RunningMild]

I found one on eBay that's $49.99 and is compatible with DS, PSP and everything else. Are you saying that there aren't any cheaper than $50?

[Fyuusii]

Anyone know if it's possible to get Wifi link going with a Wifi LAN card.

My cable modem is connected to a LAN card, and I have this other Wifi LAN card that I curently use to emulate a DS Demo uploader thingy, but I haven't been able to get it to act as an internet Wifi..thing.

I explained this a few posts back.

[Serial]

I am using a MR814v2 (I think? According to the admin page it is.) , which is listed as working, and does work. (its listed here... It wasn't on the nintendo site a while ago)(also I had to use static IP instead of DHCP, but thats probably because I have a seperate router). I bought this, and a PCMCIA Card in a bundle for about $45 from OfficeWorks a while ago. Good deal imo.

[Maxi]

Does anyone know if you get an Unwired modem, if the DS will work with that? Or would you be able to get it to work if you plug a compatible router into the Unwired modem?

[Maxi]

Does anyone know if you get an Unwired modem, if the DS will work with that? Or would you be able to get it to work if you plug a compatible router into the Unwired modem?
Can someone help me out here, I'm a bit retarded in this area, and I would really like to know so that I can visit you all!

[BatGuy]

Can someone help me out here, I'm a bit retarded in this area, and I would really like to know so that I can visit you all!

If you're asking "My unwired modem is wireless, so can the DS talk directly to it?" then no, it can't. The DS needs to communicate via 802.11b (or "wifi"), and the Unwired modem is talking a completely different protocol.

However you could probably get a wireless router, as recommended at the beginning of this list, and plug both the unwired modem and your computer into that with a network cable. You should then be able to connect your DS to the Internet wirelessly.

I said that you *should* be able to, because there are still some things to consider:
- Do you have broadband speed Unwired? The sub-$20 plans are probably too slow for Internet gaming.
- The DS and the unwired modem may potentially interfere with each other. I've found that I can't use my laptop and the DS on wifi at the same time, so you may find that using your DS might kill your connection to the Internet! Does anyone have any experience with this?

You could try getting a wireless modem from a store like Dick Smith. Then if it doesn't work, you can return it.

Feel free to ask any more questions if you have them.

[Maxi]

If you're asking "My unwired modem is wireless, so can the DS talk directly to it?" then no, it can't. The DS needs to communicate via 802.11b (or "wifi"), and the Unwired modem is talking a completely different protocol.

However you could probably get a wireless router, as recommended at the beginning of this list, and plug both the unwired modem and your computer into that with a network cable. You should then be able to connect your DS to the Internet wirelessly.

I said that you *should* be able to, because there are still some things to consider:
- Do you have broadband speed Unwired? The sub-$20 plans are probably too slow for Internet gaming.
- The DS and the unwired modem may potentially interfere with each other. I've found that I can't use my laptop and the DS on wifi at the same time, so you may find that using your DS might kill your connection to the Internet! Does anyone have any experience with this?

You could try getting a wireless modem from a store like Dick Smith. Then if it doesn't work, you can return it.

Feel free to ask any more questions if you have them.
Thanks for that.

The real reason I'm asking is because my dad hates games, and so doesn't know I have a DS. Also, we don't have a wireless router, so I can't connect (although we do have broadband). Now this is where my problem lies, as I won't be able to turn on my computer and leave it on with the dongle in it and play, because my dad would turn it off, and I can't tell him about the DS or he'll destroy it. If I get a router and connect it to the home system, he'll find it suspicious (as, according to him, there are no devices in the house which can use it).

That's why I was thinking about Unwired, as you don't need a phoneline to set this up, and so I could set it up in my room and play from there without anyone knowing.

Anyway, sory for the rant, and thanks again for the help.

[BatGuy]

Sounds like a lot of effort (and money!) for something that, while fun, isn't *that* fun.

I reckon you could probably get more than enough online to satisfy you by playing it at hotspots (like EB) or friend's places.

[Maxi]

Sounds like a lot of effort (and money!) for something that, while fun, isn't *that* fun.

I reckon you could probably get more than enough online to satisfy you by playing it at hotspots (like EB) or friend's places.
Yeah, it probably is a bit much for now. I should wait until more good online games come out before I decide to do something like that.

[TheWhiteComet]

I'm using a Netgear router and my WFC works- I know because I've wified MK worldwide etc before but for some reason I can't play Friend coded MK. and with Animal Crossing I simply can't enter or invite anyone. I get an error code (86420) if anyone knows what this means, Please help. I'm getting mega frustrated with this thing.

[Hotaru_oz]

Do you need broadband to use the the router? because all I have is Dail up

[RedWave]

Do you need broadband to use the the router? because all I have is Dail up
Me too. You need Broadband.

[Hotaru_oz]

Drat! wait a minute the Tafe library's got broadband wonder if I can use it there...

[Ninja]

heh heh....using up the library's internet eh Hotaru?

[Hotaru_oz]

Oh yeah it's alot of fun :)

[borgster101]

Netgear DG834G works great, easy to setup, just make sure you download the latest firmware for the router otherwise the DS won't recognise it at all! Some initial frustrations until I realised this :)

[Jazzilla]

I'm going to be getting a wireless broadband router soon. And it seems i'm a bit confused with the speeds, theres 54Mbps and 108Mbps. Now I only want one so I can surf the net, play psp and DS online. Aand I dont play computer games if that helps.

[Fyuusii]

54's all you're gonna need unless you're running a HUGE network...

[Jazzilla]

Ok, i'm now getting a D-Link wireless broadband router will this work with my DS and PSP?

[Fyuusii]

Some D-Links have been known to have issues with the DS, never tried one with the PSP...

[borgster101]

For those of you with dial up, there is a way to connect to the Nintendo WiFi connection provided you have a wireless router.

Click here (http://www.revo-europe.com/news.php?nid=8843)

Apparantly the speed is actually just as good as broadband using the dial up, which doesn't suprise me, because these DS games are not state of the art graphics wise.

However I believe you will need to enter the IP information into the DS, every time you connect, because I think the IP will be different every time you dial up your internet connection.

Essentially, Nintendo officially says 'broadband' required, because there is a fair bit of messing around to get it working on dial up, and in addition having to enter information every single time, isn't exactly the 'user-friendly' angle Nintendo is going for.

--- Just checked the actual site, it seems the webmaster has exceeded their bandwidth limit and thus the site cannot be viewed... Anyway, the link is there for those of you interested.

EditAlternative Working Link (http://oldsoftware4.worldfreeweb.com/other/wifi/dialupwifi.html)

[Louis]

Hey guys, I know shit all about wireless, but I'm about to get a DS and I have a D-Link 2.4Ghz Wireless Broadband Router, and in the top left is says DI-714P+. Does anybody know if that will work with it, without me having to change settings 'n' crap, cos my sister uses it for her laptop.

[Fyuusii]

You shouldn't have to change any settings on it if someone else uses it as a wireless access point. You should just need to configure the DS (given that the router is even compatible, I heard D-Link's quality is dubious) and that should have you ready to go.

[_revolver_]

Is it possible just to run around the neighbour like an idiot and hopefully find a connection by leaching of someone's wireless router etc?.. lol

[TSplodey]

yes

In the town of Burrum Heads (its where I live, see if you can find it), me and a mate found 2 compatible connections. Unfortunately they were both locked.

[_revolver_]

ahh lol awesome.. :P

[Louis]

Okay, here's what happened.
I have a D-Link DI-714P+, and I finally got to the setup thing where you can port forward and stuff. I port forwarded, and then i set up the connection manually on my DS. I tested the connection, and for the first time the 3 green bars come up, and after ages of testing the green bars disappear and it says:
Error Code: 52100
Connected to access point but unable to connect to the server. Confirm connection settings and internet availability. For help call bla bla bla...

I tried all different settings, but I still can't get it to work. What am I doing wrong?

[Louis]

Okay, I got it working. But, is it normal for your opponents to be flashing around everywhere, sometimes in the air? It's really weird. And is it always this hard to find 4 Global oppenents?

[blackholearmy]

Ok, so someone posted that 56k can work with the DS. However, will ISDN work the same? I've been wondering about this for awhile, and debating internally whether to get a wireless router, or not..

[big_b]

ok, so Ive just got my hands on my mates ds today and Ive been playing around with mario kart. would someone please inform me though how the whole multiplayer thru the net works. Ive got a netgear wireless router. Is it just a matter of standing near it and letting it connect?

[sidochrome]

If you've got no security enabled, yes.

Otherwise, you'll need to plug in your WEP login details at the 'desktop' menu.

Just as an aside, you may want to bear in mind whether or not you have MAC address-based access enabled (which may block your DS unless it's updated) or are using WPA encoding (which the DS doesn't support).

[fatbloodyfinger]

Hey, I'm trying to set up a software access point with a Netgear MA311 wireless card. What would I need to download?

[Gookanheimer]

Ok, I can confirm the iinet Belkin wireless 4 Port router (F1PI241EGau) works with a bit of setup, but disconnects midway in the last race for some reason (sorry silph!).

2 Stars.


It works properly with Hunters. I guess they must have changed the online stuff from what they had with Mario Kart. I'm yet to test if it works with SSID broadcast off, though.
(Also yet to test it out with AC or TDS).

[ElPresidente]

The D-Link G604T does not actually work.

Not unless you upgrade it to the most recent firmware, the problem is depending on when the modem/router was made you wont be able to upgrade the firmware. Sometimes the firmware failure will even kill your modem... as it did mine this evening as I frantically tried to get my new DS Lite to connect wirelessly.

So my modem is now dead... replaced with a Netgear modem and Netgear wireless router. The wireless router is the WPNT834 and it works fine, just to add to bunny's list.

[TSplodey]

Wah? I have that exact router and have never had any problems. Im not sure whether it came with the latest firmware but I havent upgraded it myself so I assume it did. Ive found it to be great.

[dctcool]

Hey does anyone know if it's possible to access the Nintendo Wi-fi via the inbuilt Airport on a Mac Powerbook if it's hooked up to the Internet?

[TSplodey]

Does this (http://www.macosxhints.com/article.php?story=20060403071934631) help?

[dctcool]

Does this (http://www.macosxhints.com/article.php?story=20060403071934631) help?

not at all, I'm talking about the inbuilt Airport,

[Quatters]

The Nintendo USB Wi-fi connector apparently only works with DS's.

Someone might make a third party driver for it to work with other things though.

Hey, it doesn't even work for the DS.
Well mine doesn't yet.
Trying to get it sorted, it installed fine, but my DS doesn't detect it, and it doesn't detect my DS.

Damn them!
I want 24/7 WiFi love!

[Emma]

i want one :(

[Quatters]

But if they don't work...

Can anyone help me as Nintendo seem stumped.

Main problem, the registration tool won't launch.
When it does, then my DS doesn't detect the USB connector, and my PC doesn't detect my DS.

Anyone had similar problems?

p.s. I have the latest version of the USB drivers.

[Bosworth]

I dont have wireless internet and im not paying for the wi fi usb when i could get a game for that much, I go to Mcdonalds they have wireless internet. Nothing is better than eating hot cakes and playing mario kart online :D

[Grand-Funk]

Don't you have to pay for that tho?

[mayo]

Err yeah, Maccas wireless only works for DS if you pay then connect online through a USB wifi dongle connected to a laptop.
There are plenty of cafes and hotels around that offer free wireless though.

[Dr Kawashima]

It works properly with Hunters. I guess they must have changed the online stuff from what they had with Mario Kart. I'm yet to test if it works with SSID broadcast off, though.
(Also yet to test it out with AC or TDS).
Re: Belkin 4 port Wireless.

Running with this router at home also. Had the same issues with Mario Kart dropping out early in race 4. A recent firmware update has resolved this issue for me though. Now I just have to put up with the other players dropping out if you are beating them :(

[Cheshire Cat]

Hello yeah hello.

Perhaps the information on the first post of this thread could be copied to Nintendo General now that the Wii is online.

[aubergine]

To my amazement, even my lil'DS can detect my faraway wireless router. However, I've set the security to something beyond the DS's capacity to cope with (which is only the most basic security type, apparently.)

I don't want to have to change the router settings, and then my laptop and Wii settings/passwords if I can avoid it. Here's my question for the router-savvy - is it likely that I can set the router to accept my DS, applying a special security circumstance?

I will have to fight for time on the other computer to figure this out anyway, and it is several floors away from me so there's a CBF factor involved, but I don't want to try the dongle-in-laptop mode either because I have to disable the firewall for that one to work. And buy a dongle.

[OldNewell]

To my amazement, even my lil'DS can detect my faraway wireless router. However, I've set the security to something beyond the DS's capacity to cope with (which is only the most basic security type, apparently.)

I don't want to have to change the router settings, and then my laptop and Wii settings/passwords if I can avoid it. Here's my question for the router-savvy - is it likely that I can set the router to accept my DS, applying a special security circumstance?

I will have to fight for time on the other computer to figure this out anyway, and it is several floors away from me so there's a CBF factor involved, but I don't want to try the dongle-in-laptop mode either because I have to disable the firewall for that one to work. And buy a dongle.

I have my router set up to accept my brother's laptop and my DS. So to answer your question, it is possible. It might depend on your router, though.

[666]

Re: Belkin 4 port Wireless.

Running with this router at home also. Had the same issues with Mario Kart dropping out early in race 4. A recent firmware update has resolved this issue for me though. Now I just have to put up with the other players dropping out if you are beating them :(

Same here, the latest firmware has made it bulletproof! Asides from slimy online players, that is.

[aubergine]

Do you mean firmware for the router, or the DS?

I'm trying to tackle it at the moment but not getting very far. YOu see, every time I change the security settings on the router, I have to also change them for every other device that connects.

I'd like to use the option where you just allow certain "mac addresses" (on an intel?) but 1: I don't know how to get new devices - eg a computer - to tell me what the mac address is (we have a new laptop coming soon) and, even more pertinently, I cant figure out how to extract one from the DS itself.

I have set up the router with a 128 bit Wep key, and entered the code into the DS (i know the code works because I'm currently writing this on my laptop!) but the DS gives me an error code that the internet informs me means that the code is wrong. The code is not wrong. I don't want to go through downgrading security again to 64 bit if its not going to work either.

***edit***

ooh! ooh! found the DS mac address!

[BiChan]

I'm using the Netgear WGR614v6 and I get a very low signal with it unless I sit right next to the damn thing.

[web01]

Net Gear DG834G Version 3 works perfect highly recommended

[madmangohan]

Figured I'd ask here first. I bought one of those ninty USB things a long time ago, and when I got the DS internet browser, i decided to install it, only to find that it'd screw up the network connection to the other computer, and would soon kill itself as well (something to do with bridging and ICS i figured). Come a few months later and I get myself pokemon Diamond and my urge to get the DS online has come back. Now i've tried making the USB device work as a softAP, but so far I've failed everytime at getting it to go, so I've basically begun my hunt for a wireless router of sorts.
I don't really want to spend a heap (considering it'll only be for the ds), so I was just wondering about what is the cheapest compatible thing to go with.

[mayo]

I've got a DLink DSL-G6O4T, it works pretty nicely, got it for $110 from an online store a few months ago.

[TheMixta43]

Im currently using the Netgear WG111v2 and I have no problems on both my Wii and DS, it's great! Had some problems with the DS in the beggining but it worked after a while.

[Northy179]

i need help!

im using a Dlink DWL-G700 Access Point (with all the right formats and wep) and that is connected directly via ethernet cable to my router/modem. My DS doesnt seem to have trouble connecting to the AP but it can't access the web, any ideas of where i might have a conflict?

btw: the router can see the DS and registers it fine on the network

[Saxby]

I was having massive troubles with my Billion 7404vgp wireless.

Turns out I had to input the MAC address into the router twice. Bastards.

Works well though!

[aceaussie]

Greetings, I'm sick of no Wi-Fi and with Brawl around the corner and a bunch of DS games i'm dying to play with online again or for a first time, I would like to know what router (Preferably Cheap) could i use that also works with the iMac.

[buckstwits]

Greetings, I'm sick of no Wi-Fi and with Brawl around the corner and a bunch of DS games i'm dying to play with online again or for a first time, I would like to know what router (Preferably Cheap) could i use that also works with the iMac.



ace, u should be a able to use the imac itself as an access point

check out this guide (http://www.mywii.com.au/GuideDetail.aspx?id=59)

[aceaussie]

I'm having a few problems with that guide mostly the dig part it doesn't work for me :'(
then again i done this without the leopard osx.
so it probably doesn't work.

[666]

linking off your imac's wireless rules.

[Dizrythmia]

It worked for me, & it's how I connect.

[Vindik8or]

I've just bought a DS and I own a regular router. What I want to know is if there is some kind of modem or adapter that I can link into my current router so I can get wireless access? I'm also considering getting a Wii, but for general internet and online play I prefer wired connections, so basically is there anyway I can have both on the same internet account?

[Rambo]

What do you mean about the 'same internet account'?

The Nintendo wireless dongle is the only thing if you already have a router that isn't wireless. You could also buy a new wireless router, or buy a lan adapter for the Wii. I find that with the lan adapter I don't get any drop outs or lag...

... My D-link router on the other hand is a piece of shit.

[Vindik8or]

Same internet connection.

[JubeiSaotome]

There's a wireless dongle you can get for your PC if your router doesn't have wireless. But if your router does have wireless, just set up a SSID / WEP Key via the router's web interface. My web interface URL is like http://192.168.2.1/

[Lex]

Same internet connection.

well... yeah...

you gonna pay for a separate connection for your DS?

[Vindik8or]

well... yeah...

you gonna pay for a separate connection for your DS?

No shit. But the guy asked the question.

[aceaussie]

I'm having issues again with the iMac airport, Now It worked before but currently it doesn't work, Is this because I now have Wireless Internet (As when i began to use it I had Landline) because I just can't connect.

[ireadtabloids]

So the Airport Express base station is compatible, huh?
How does it go with multiple non-apple devices? Eg. Wii and DS.
Also I know it's probably fruitless because of Apple's stupid price regulations, but is there any way I can pick one up for $110 or less?

[Vindik8or]

So I ended up having to buy a new router when my old one died. I got a Belkin wireless one (with sweet, sweet wired connectrions for the real internet on my computers). After a bunch of issues with setting up my Wii to connect to it, I got that down-pat. Then I went out and got Civilization Revolution for my DS. Well. Turns out the DS can only use WEP encryption, so I had to change settings on the Wii as well. Bloody annoying, thanks Nintendo.

[Tronkey The Donkey]

Has anyone got an Airport Card to work as a bridge to a USB broadband dongle? I've found a few sites & the DS can detect the Airport but when I connect it just gives me an error number.
I have to set it up manually on the DS to detect the card. I'm running a stock MacBook. Anyone with any suggestions?

[Knuckle Children]

Tronkey, try manually inputting these WiFi settings into your DS before attempting connection:

IP: 10.0.2.11
Subnet: 255.255.255.0
Gateway/other one: 10.0.2.1
Primary DNS: 10.0.2.1
Seconday: 10.0.2.11

I was having massive issues getting a connection, and these settings solved all of my problems. Good luck.

Edit: Just realised that I responded to a 12 mth old post :p Better late than never!

[JubeiSaotome]

I've got my router set with no wireless security and mac address filtering instead. Works better, less drama, connect and go. (Once you've filtered the MAC address.)