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Connecting my Wii to my WIRED router

I have broadband wired connection but all the directions for connecting my wii are for wireless connections. I purchased a USB Ethernet Adapter for my wii and have connected it to my computers ethernet port on the router but I cannot get the wii connected online. Can anyone steer me in the right direction for setting this up?

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integrity1

I unplugged the wire to my broadband/computer and it worked fine. Is there any way to be connected to the wii AND the internet on my computer??

CharlesH

Assuming the ethernet adapter is supported by the Wii (not all are) all you should need to do is setup the network connection in the Wii's settings. Run a network test and that's it (assuming you already plugged it in)

integrity1

Is it only possible to be connected to the Wii if I unplug my DSL connection? Cant I be on both at the same time?

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Provider7

So if you unplug the computer and plug in the Wii it works fine? Did I get that right?

What kind of Dsl router do you have? (model number)

Message Edited by Provider7 on 01-04-2009 08:57 PM

integrity1

The ethernet adapter says usb rj45-ethernet port

The dsl router is a westell model 6100 from verizon

yes, I have to unplug the blue wire that connects my dsl before the connection will work for my wii.

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