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the_icepenguin Bit                   Since: 05-28-06 Last post: 6297 days Last view: 6297 days |
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I just bought a Nintendo DS a few days ago, and am wondering how the Wi-Fi connection works. I have Mario Kart.....
I went to Gamestop and asked this question but all they did was give me..... Oh, I don't even know what it is...... 
I don't understand this "Wireless", "Online" stuff...... Maybe someone here will help me out a little....? |
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Zidane Koopa    Since: 07-14-06 From: Melbourne, FL Last post: 6302 days Last view: 6303 days |
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It first helps to actually have a wireless connection in your house or wherever you're playing.  If you've got one, there should be an option to autodetect wireless connection settings. If there's protection on the wireless router, you'll have to ask the router owner for the key. 
If you haven't got a wireless router yourself, you could either play online at a house of a friend who does have a wireless connection, or play online at a place like a café. Believe it or not, my local McDonalds even has a Wi-Fi router set up. |
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Kingpin Since: 11-21-05 From: Amarillo, TX Last post: 6303 days Last view: 6297 days |
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| Another alternative is getting Nintendos WiFi usb adapter. You just plug it into a computer that has internet and it lets you connect your DS online. Not sure how well it works though, as I don't know anyone who has one. | |||
HyperHacker Star Mario Finally being paid to code in VB! If only I still enjoyed that. <_< Wii #7182 6487 4198 1828 Since: 11-18-05 From: Canada, w00t! My computer's specs, if anyone gives a damn. STOP TRUNCATING THIS >8^( Last post: 6298 days Last view: 6298 days |
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| That only works on Windows XP, and for its price, you could get a generic USB stick that does the same but works on more OSes. | |||
FreeDOS + Giant Red Koopa Legion: freedos = fritos  Since: 11-17-05 From: Seattle Last post: 6297 days Last view: 6297 days |
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the Nintendo WiFi Connector works on OpenBSD 4.0, to be released Nov 1, 2006.  It'll be the first operating system besides Windows XP to support the device. |
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sandrocklq Red Cheep-cheep  Since: 07-31-06 Last post: 6435 days Last view: 6435 days |
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| Is it better to go with the usb stick or just pick up a wireless router in terms of performance? If it doesn't make a difference than the only other factor would be cost. | |||
Sukasa Birdo Not quite as active as before. Xkeeper supporter Xk > ||bass I IP Banned myself! Twice!  Since: 11-17-05 From: Somewhere over there Last post: 6298 days Last view: 6297 days |
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| Wireless router woudl likely work better... because the comptuer woudl probably have to be nice and fast to work with the USB adapter. | |||
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Zidane Koopa Since: 07-14-06 From: Melbourne, FL Last post: 6302 days Last view: 6303 days |
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| Not really. Leeching off of another computer's connection, even through a USB, requires next to no system resources. It is cheaper to go with Nintendo's Wi-FI USB connector, but it will not have the range of a wireless router. A wireless router would also be able to handle more connections. For about $10-$25 more, it's a better investment, as you could also have your computers go Wi-Fi. |
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HyperHacker Star Mario Finally being paid to code in VB! If only I still enjoyed that. <_< Wii #7182 6487 4198 1828 Since: 11-18-05 From: Canada, w00t! My computer's specs, if anyone gives a damn. STOP TRUNCATING THIS >8^( Last post: 6298 days Last view: 6298 days |
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| A router would have better range, doesn't require the computer to be on (or kill your connection if the computer crashes), doesn't require any software changes to the computer (driver installs), and can also serve other computers. Since getting one we haven't had to run any cables when hooking up a few new computers, and I can use my laptop just about anywhere. |
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