DoPETurTLE
CAG Veteran
So I try to connect my DS Lite to my wireless connection at home. But when I look at the internet connection i want to use, it has that stupid gray lock next to it. What should i do?
DS Lite internet connection
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DoPETurTLE
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thank you
WEP is pretty poor protection--just be aware of that if u reconfigure your network to support it.
I like and use the Buffalo WiFi Gamers device. It sets up an AOSS connection to your DS, Wii, and PS3, so it is more secure -- it sets a specific device-to-specific device connection, so not any old person can come along and grab a line into your network. They are Wireless-G, so u will want to keep them in the middle of your house, not in the far corner, but they are very stable -- set em and forget em. Hardcore network gurus will probably tell you they are for babies, but I love mine. They are $50 to $60 on ebay and Amazon. CC had them for a while and eventually clearanced them for $20 -- I don't think most people know what they are, or they are happy enough with WEP. WEP sucks though.
I like and use the Buffalo WiFi Gamers device. It sets up an AOSS connection to your DS, Wii, and PS3, so it is more secure -- it sets a specific device-to-specific device connection, so not any old person can come along and grab a line into your network. They are Wireless-G, so u will want to keep them in the middle of your house, not in the far corner, but they are very stable -- set em and forget em. Hardcore network gurus will probably tell you they are for babies, but I love mine. They are $50 to $60 on ebay and Amazon. CC had them for a while and eventually clearanced them for $20 -- I don't think most people know what they are, or they are happy enough with WEP. WEP sucks though.
It depends on what games you want to play.
Friend codes help you to connect to folks, but they are not the deal breaker they are portrayed to be -- most (if not all) DS online games let you play with completely random strangers, just like in the PC world. I think most complaints come from folks spoiled by the wonderful, feature rich, XBox Live service. Some games allow voice chat if you have traded friend codes.
Metroid Prime Hunters online is a blast, and there are plenty of people playing. I've enjoyed Space Invaders Extreme, and Starfox Command still has a few people playing. Some games like Pokemon Ranger Shadows of Almia and Professor Layton have new levels you can download. Pokemon Diamond/Pearl/Platinum allow you to trade Pokemon online, and you can battle other players. Harvest Moon Island of Happiness has leader boards for weekly tasks/competitions. Animal Crossing Wide World has some events that only occur if u have online connectivity. You can download your friends creations in Spore Creatures.
I do think it enhances your experience, especially for games you are passionate about.
As far as my WEP complaints, from an experience perspective, you will notice no difference from WPA -- my concern with WEP is that there are lots of hacker tools that people can use to break WEP security and get access to your network -- but they would have to be living next to you, and hanging out in front of your house to be close enough to grab your signal.
Friend codes help you to connect to folks, but they are not the deal breaker they are portrayed to be -- most (if not all) DS online games let you play with completely random strangers, just like in the PC world. I think most complaints come from folks spoiled by the wonderful, feature rich, XBox Live service. Some games allow voice chat if you have traded friend codes.
Metroid Prime Hunters online is a blast, and there are plenty of people playing. I've enjoyed Space Invaders Extreme, and Starfox Command still has a few people playing. Some games like Pokemon Ranger Shadows of Almia and Professor Layton have new levels you can download. Pokemon Diamond/Pearl/Platinum allow you to trade Pokemon online, and you can battle other players. Harvest Moon Island of Happiness has leader boards for weekly tasks/competitions. Animal Crossing Wide World has some events that only occur if u have online connectivity. You can download your friends creations in Spore Creatures.
I do think it enhances your experience, especially for games you are passionate about.
As far as my WEP complaints, from an experience perspective, you will notice no difference from WPA -- my concern with WEP is that there are lots of hacker tools that people can use to break WEP security and get access to your network -- but they would have to be living next to you, and hanging out in front of your house to be close enough to grab your signal.
The few times I tried laying online was a pretty shoddy experience for me. Every time I raced in mario kart the oonent would disconnect just before losing. Same thing with phantom hourglass. I'd be in the lead and then in the last round they'd just quit. An it wasn't as if I was some pro either- it was my first time playing PH multiplayer
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