This document provides instructions for connecting a Wii console to the internet using either a wired or wireless connection. It outlines the step-by-step process for setting up both wired and wireless connections. It also discusses some common problems with wireless connections, such as interference, and provides tips for resolving issues like changing the router's broadcast channel, checking router placement, and minimizing other sources of interference.

2. INTRODUCTION
This guide helps you connect your Wii to the Internet using either a wired or
wireless connection and offers help with common problems using a
wireless connection.
1. Connecting using a wired connection
2. Connecting using a wireless connection
3. Common problems with wireless connections
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3. 1. CONNECTING USING A WIRED CONNECTION
Steps:
1. Connect an Ethernet cable from your modem/router.
2. Turn your Wii OFF and plug the Wii LAN adapter into the USB port at the back of
your console.
3. Plug the Ethernet cable from your modem/router into the Ethernet port on the Wii
adapter you plugged in during Step 2.
4. Turn your Wii ON.
5. Go to the main Wii menu and click the Wii button in the bottom left-hand corner.
6. You'll now see the Settings screen. Click Wii Settings.
7. On the Wii System Settings 1 page click the right arrow (>) to take you to the Wii
System Settings 2 page. On the Wii System Settings 2 screen click Internet.
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8. Click Connection Settings.
9. Click an empty connection slot (this will be shown as 'None').
10. Then click Wired Connection.
11. Click OK on the next screen.
12. Your Wii will then briefly attempt to make a connection with your wired router.
13. When a successful connection has been made you will see a screen saying
'Connection test was successful'.
14. You've now connected your Wii!

5. 2. CONNECTING USING A WIRELESS CONNECTION
Steps:
1. Go to the main Wii menu and click the Wii button in the bottom left-hand corner.
2. You'll now see the Settings screen. Click Wii Settings.
3. On the Wii System Settings 1 page click the right arrow (>) to take you to the Wii
System Settings 2 page. On the Wii System Settings 2 screen click Internet.
4. Click Connection Settings.
5. On the list click Connection 1.
6. Then click Wireless Connection.
7. Click Search for An Access Point.
8. Your Wii will then briefly check for access points, then show a screen saying 'Choose
the access point you want to connect to'. Click OK.
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9. You will then be shown a list of access points your Wii has found. If the list doesn't
show the network you want to use you can click Try again.
10. When you find a network you want to use click on it.
11. You'll now see a screen saying 'Do you want to save these settings?' Click OK.
12. You'll then see a screen saying 'Connection settings have been saved'. Choose OK
to start a connection test.
13. Your Wii will now test the connection.
14. If the connection is successful you will see a screen saying 'Connection test was
successful. Perform a Wii system update now?'
15. Your Wii may sometimes say that an update is available when it isn't. If this
happens you will see a message saying 'There are no updates available for this Wii
since it already has the most current system software'.
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16. Go Back to Wii System Settings. Click on WiiConnect24.
17. Then click on WiiConnect24 from the list.
18. Click On and then Confirm.
19. On the Wii System Settings 2 page click the right arrow (>).
20. On the Wii System Settings 3 page click Wii System Update.
21. You'll now see a screen saying 'Connect to the Internet and perform a Wii system
update?'
22. Click Yes.
23. Your connection will be tested - this will take a few seconds.
24. You should then see a screen saying 'There are no updates available for this Wii
since it already has the most current system software'.
25. You've now connected your Wii!

8. 3. COMMON PROBLEMS WITH WIRELESS
CONNECTIONS
If you receive errors during connection or get slow download times you should:
1. Try changing your router's broadcast channel
• The majority of routers broadcast on channel 6, however to change the download
speed it is worth changing your wireless router to either channels 1 or 11. You should
be able to find your channel settings in your router's setup section - check in Wireless
Settings.
• You should also check whether your router broadcast settings are set to G, B, or Mixed.
The best results are usually found by using 'Mixed', but you should try 'G' and 'B' too, to
see if these improve your network connection.
2. Check where your router is placed
• Make sure that your router is situated in a central location in your property, not on the
floor or close to a wall.
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3. Check and minimise interference (where possible)
• Interference can be caused by:
• Electrical devices/household items - Move your router away from any objects which
could cause interference when being used. These include, mobile and cordless
phones, some microwaves, wireless keyboards and headphones, mirrors and
metal objects such as cabinets. Try and avoid running electronic devices using the
2.4GHz frequency whilst you are trying to make a wireless connection with your
Wii.
• Other wireless router activity - There may be other people in your area causing
interference with their routers. When you searched for an available access point
did you see other network names come up on screen?
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4. Buy a hi-gain antenna/wireless repeater
• A hi-gain antenna - helps to concentrate a network signal in a certain direction. You
may find this helps to point a stronger signal to your Wii, if your wireless connection
constantly drops or is slow.
• A wireless repeater - this boosts the wireless range, again providing a stronger
signal which will help to cut through interference.
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5. Check that your router is compatible for use with your Wii
• There are some known issues with particular makes and models of router, which
are listed below. You may need to download a system update to be able to
successfully make a wireless connection to the Internet.
Linksys Netgear Belkin
• WCG200 ver. 2 • CG814W • F5D6231-4 ver. 1000
• WCG200-CC • CG814WG ver .2 • F5D7230-4 ver. 4000
• WCG200-CC ver. 2 • CG814WG
• RCA
• DCW725

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