How to Hook Up Wireless Router

[StupidGirlllll]

I am thinking about getting a wireless router for my Wii. is it easy to hook up?

[KnoxHarrington]

It shouldn't be that difficult: just run a network cable from your cable/DSL modem to the wireless router, and that should be about it.

On a computer, you'd then want to make sure that the signal is secured, but I don't know if you can do that for a Wii.

[Death Metal Moe]

They are very easy to hook up. As stated above, MAKE SURE you have a encrypted, secure network set up with a password so that only you and whoever you give the password to can access your signal.

You can pretty much do all that from your computer. I'm not sure if you NEED to hardwire to it, but I like to. Makes accessing the router very fast and easy.

In the set up window for your router you can set all the security stuff up very easily, then you just put that info into your Wii so it is allowed access through your router.

[zentraed]

It shouldn't be that difficult: just run a network cable from your cable/DSL modem to the wireless router, and that should be about it.

On a computer, you'd then want to make sure that the signal is secured, but I don't know if you can do that for a Wii.

the wii supports security. i only use WEP, but it works fine with it.

[Death Metal Moe]

The DS supports security, the fucking Wii had better.

[ToLEEdo]

You can also do a MAC ID filter on the router so it is only visible to computers (wii's and psp's and what not) that are approved by your router. This works great for me especially since I live in college apartments with 100 other routers. No one tries to get onto mine because no one can see it. Works great with our Wii too.

[empulse]

If you have never setup a router before:

-Take it out of the box.
-Connect the Cable that goes from you modem to your PC, so it goes from your Modem to the
router. (Back of router will be marked.)
-Connect the other cable from your router to your PC
-Ignore the software CD that came with your Router for a minute.

Read the instructions, you just want basic security, no one wants to look at all the junk on your PC, but your neighbors can steal your internet connection if you don't enable WEP Encryption. Its easy. Look for the address to your routers Setup page. something like http://192.168.1.1 (<--example) and when you type this in your browser it will ask for a password. Read, the default will be something like USER: blank (nothing) PASSWORD: admin
From there it should be pretty basic, if you don't understand a setting then don't touch it. Once its up and running (and if all else fails, run the stupid CD) go to the manufacturers website, lookup your model, and look for Firmware Update for it. This will make sure you have all the latest functions and security you need for your router. after the initial setup you shouldn't have to mess with it anymore.

just my 2bits. The Setup CD sometimes asks you leading questions and you will end up over thinking it and have problems. I do installs for Comcast and that is the most common problem.

Remember KISS. Keep It Simple Stupid. You should have 1 Firewall, 1 Antivirus Prog, 1 Spyware / Adware removal prog. Having multiples of each or programs that overlap functions is silly and more trouble than its worth. Oh yah. If you see in your Router Setup somewhere that says ENABLE UPNP check YES, alot of software will setup the router itself so you don't have to.

[HBox]

The Wii supports WEP, WPA and WPA2 encryption.

[banditorico]

WEP security is very weak and almost all new wireless routers offer WPA which is much more secure.

Recently it has been reported WEP can be broken within 22 minutes.
http://blogs.zdnet.com/Ou/

When setting up your wireless router choose WPA or WPA2.

Make sure not to setup your wireless via a wireless connection. Always plug your computer into the wireless router and setup the wireless section of the configuration.

[empulse]

I understand there is better security out there, and many routers come with it. But who wants to look at your PC? Unless you are a transatlantic hub for wire xfers of large amounts of cash, it is overkill. No one is looking for 400 JPG's of grandmas birthday 03'. You just want to keep people from leeching your connection, or using your PC as a file dump.

:)