Routers - what you got and did it work?

[Cookyman]

Ok well my Wii's not online yet and couldn't wait any longer so just ordered a Buffalo 125mbs Airstation cable/dsl router.

However I thought it might be useful for you guys to let us know what router your using for your Wii and how easy it was to set up, the performance etc - also please state whether your router is cable or not.

Hopefully this will help others make their mind up which router they get - let's face it the more people we get online the better :yay:

[conzer16]

I have a Netopia 3347W. It's supplied by Eircom, but I use it with BT Broadband. It doesnt work with my DS but works fine with my Wii.

[AshMat]

I think nearly all of them work fine with the, at home im using the nintendo dongle but at my dad's he has a wireless network, it didn't work with my DS but it works fine with the Wii.

[Tellyn]

Linksys Wireless G (insert long code) router. It took ages to set up because the settings needed to be changed to allow both DS and Wii to work.

Try changing Transmission and Basic rates on your router to 1-2MBPS and 2MBPS if you can't connect your DS.

[antster1983]

Netgear DG834G - fully compatible with Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection. Got it working with some help from Orange Broadband :)

[david.dakota]

I have the Speedtouch 580/580i. Works superbly with both Wii and DS. That said, we're with Tiscali - between 6-9PM our PC connection slows right down, and the DS can't connect (not noticed the Wii). Odd, but i'm sure its Tiscali rather than the router.

And i do seem to be having proplems with some messages too - possibly emails.

[Platty]

I have a Thomson SpeedTouch 576.

Even though this Thomson model isnt listed on Nintendo's website it works perfectly with my Wii and DS, no problems at all.

Only thing I had to do is change the wireless channel frequency to "channel 1" due to my Sky box sender interfering.

Just need some online wii games now :)

[Strider]

Mine is a BELKIN F5D9017UK, works great no sorting or anything, just searches and its online... http://www.comet.co.uk/cometbrowse/product.do?sku=362247

[Sparko]

Netgear DG834G - fully compatible with Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection. Got it working with some help from Orange Broadband :)

I've got this router also. I'd definitely recommend it, haven't had any problems with it, great with the DS and the Wii.

[monkeyking87]

I have a Netopia 3347W. It's supplied by Eircom, but I use it with BT Broadband. It doesnt work with my DS but works fine with my Wii.

Same here its wireless but I use Eircom Broadband with it

There were LOADS of problems because I have my 360 hooked up to it but if you ignore thme then it strangely works fine!

:p

Crap router, avoid at all costs but if you have it make do with it and you should be fine!

:)

[Cookyman]

Hmmm just found this when searching for more info on routers on another forum!

Glad I haven't ordered one of these!

Known Incompatible Wireless Routers ! (http://www.nintendo.com/consumer/systems/wii/en_na/onlineWirelessRouterIncompatible.jsp)

[Noodleman]

Hurry up and release the Lan adapter :(

[Nintenchris]

I have a Linksys WRT54G wireless router and it works like a dream!

[ultrajamie]

BT voyager router... it's never failed me with anything.... and i've never had to configure it either.

[Smiter]

Netgear DG834PN wireless router. Works like a charm. :) Great range as well.

I might try switching from WEP encryption to WPA on my day off, I'll post how Wii performs if I do that.

[Dimmuxx]

D-Link DGL-4300 works perfectly with wpa2

[Serebii]

My Netgear one works, not perfectly as it'll keep disconnecting on the odd occassion (annoying on DS games) but its alright for now. WG602 I think.

[IMJ]

I have a SMC 2804WBR router. I had trouble getting the Wii online with WEP encription, since I use that to play DS online. Fiddled with it, removed the security for a brief moment and Wii got connected. After updating firmwares, I locked the network again.

Eventually I set it to WPA encription. Wii connected instantly. Shame about my DS though. Any ideas how to get both the Wii and DS online? Dont really wanna fork out for the USB connector.

[The-Ironflame]

Linksys WRT54GS with HyperWRT thibor firmware. My previous Belkin router was crashing everyday but this one has been up for almost 3 weeks without crashing.

[Slim C]

Just great! i love the way my Belkin F5D7231-4 Router works my psp, ds and 360! in other words everything but the wii :nono:

[rokhed00]

Dongle FTW

[Waylander]

I have a Netgear DG834G. Works perfectly with my DS and Wii.

[CooInTheZoo]

Can i ask.. does the Wii have a good wireless range? When i play my DS online in my room (where i intend to put my wii) i get low signal, if i move around too much i lose it altogether. will i have the same problem with my wii? (obviously i wont be moving the console around but will i have very low signal?)

[Flaight]

Mine is Belkin "ADSL Modem with Wireless G Router" (F5D7632-4). I got it when Mario Kart DS came out! (for obvious reasons)

I love it. It's never had any probs. My Wii is connected to it as well.

Can i ask.. does the Wii have a good wireless range? When i play my DS online in my room i get low signal, if i move around too much i lose it altogether.
Good point... I want to know that as well, just for knowledge sake. I too have probs when I go sit in the bog while playing DS wifi game... :laughing: Disconnects happen more often.

[Spark]

I wish somebody would find a working pc usb ethernet adaptor, although i'm probably not missing out on much at the moment anyway.

[Fierce_LiNk]

I bought a wireless router a few months ago, in order to get both of my laptops online. I also wanted to use this router to get my DS online, and then the Wii.

This router has been a godsend. It's the Linksys WRT54G. Sure, sometimes it disconnects, but it's usually pretty stable.
Getting online with the Wii and DS was simple. Just a case of searching for the access point, and that was that. Barely minutes work.

[Darth-Marximus]

I use the D-Link GT604 (running with australian firmware - DS had wifi probs with the UK ver)
It works great with Wii (altho you have to set the broadcast channel no. to 10 rather than the default 6).

[BowserBasher]

Another Linksys WRT54G user here. No trouble setting it up. My Wii is not connected 24/7.

[Alan77]

I got a Buffalo WBMR-G54 from Play.Com (Cheapo £50) and it works with everything really easily.

[Flaight]

On a lesser note, I use WEP encryption (DS only seems to do WEP) and Mac filtering for security with router... but I guess everyone with a router does the same these days.

[Slim C]

I use the D-Link GT604 (running with australian firmware - DS had wifi probs with the UK ver)
It works great with Wii (altho you have to set the broadcast channel no. to 10 rather than the default 6).

Thanx for that info, it helped sort my connection out :laughing:

[gmac]

yay just found out my router is on the incompatible list

despite it being fine for DS, PC, 360 :P

[Fierce_LiNk]

Another Linksys WRT54G user here. No trouble setting it up. My Wii is not connected 24/7.

We rock the most. :)

Yeah, I don't leave mine on all the time, either. I turn the router off whenever I'm going out, or just when I don't want to use the internet.

[NintendoRevo]

I have the 3com OfficeConnect ADSL Wireless 108mbps 11g Router. I ha 2 PCs and he Wii on it. The Wii always on and it works awesome

[Madnessx9]

just incase it is not mentioned i have a D-Link GamerLounge - DGL-4300 Wireless 108G Gaming Router

Works perfectly

[Cookyman]

hmmm this is good news the Wii seems to work with most common routers - should have my bulldog airstation router in next couple of days so can eventually get my Wii online!