[quote name='javeryh']This is a great FAQ. So how do I get online with my Wii? I have a Linksys WRT54G router and it is located in the same space as the Wii so signal strength should not be an issue.
I go into settings and select "Wireless" for my connection but everytime I test it I get an error.
What is an SSID? Do I need to fill something in there? I'm guessing it's the name of my secured network (javeryh) but I have no idea what the password is and I always get an error at that step. I'm pretty sure I have WEP security enabled. I have no idea how to change settings on my router and my laptop can connect to it with no problem. Any ideas?[/quote]
Go to
http://192.168.1.1 (the default address for Linksys admin pages). Enter your admin password in the 'password' field. It is 'admin' by default if you haven't changed it.
Click on the Wireless tab. You will be on the Basic Wireless Settings page.
- Set Wireless Network Mode to 'Mixed' This will allow devices that use both B and G wireless protocols to connect.
- The SSID is listed next. Note what it is.
- Check to see if Wireless SSID broadcast is turned on. If it is, then your Wii will be able to detect it. If not, you will need to manually enter it.
- See if SES security is turned on. I would recommend turning it off since it seems to cause nothing but problems for me.
Click on the Wireless Security option.
- Note your Security Mode setting, you'll need to specify it later
- If your setting is set to WEP, take note of your key which should be listed below
- If your setting is set to WAP, take note of your shared key which should be listed below
Click on the Wireless Mac Filter option
- If it is turned off, save any changes and exit
- If it is turned on, get the MAC address of your Wii and enter it into the MAC filter settings
- Save changes and exit
Power cycle your Wii and try again.