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Old 25-06-2007, 06:24 PM   #1 (permalink)
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My Wii cannot connect to the internet. I have a wireless router: a RangeMax ADSL Modem Wireless Router model DG834PN. Occasionally, I manage to establish a weak connection, yet it never lasts long and I cannot change the position of my Wii. Is there anything I can do to boost the signal from my router? For example, changing the Channel that I broadcast from and the mode? I've allowed my Wii access through the Mac addresse, and yet the connection is still faulty, so that cannot be the problem.

So, anything that I can do?

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Old 25-06-2007, 06:49 PM   #2 (permalink)
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Try changing the position/direction of the aerial. Could you try moving the router closer to the Wii via a phone extension. Try to position it in such a place to minimize the number of 'things' between the router and wii. You could change the channel (on the router) in case there are any other wireless points using the same channel in the area.


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Old 25-06-2007, 10:03 PM   #3 (permalink)
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how far are u from the router?


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Old 26-06-2007, 05:30 PM   #4 (permalink)
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I'm not certain, but when measuring it roughly I was about 20m with quite a few obstructions. Which I am guessing is the problem.
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Old 26-06-2007, 05:43 PM   #5 (permalink)
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That's about the same as my parents house. Their wifi signal was always right on the brink of dropping out. I just moved the router as close as possible to the PC.


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Old 26-06-2007, 05:46 PM   #6 (permalink)
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just move it closer mate shud help
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20m!!! no wonder u cant connect!!


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If you can't move it any closer then I recommend one of these:

Amazon.co.uk: Wireless Range Expander 802.11g: Electronics & Photo

I had the same prob as you, but with my laptop. So we got one of these and now I get the signal at full power 24/7


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Old 27-06-2007, 04:26 PM   #10 (permalink)
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Thank you, all. I've decided to move my Wii downstairs whenever I want to play WiFi. There's more room downstairs anyway, so I can play better. Woohoo!
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