Deykari Posted September 19, 2007 Report Share Posted September 19, 2007 This is going to sound like a stupid series of questions probably (I am English, after all), but bear with me. I have a PC currently connected to high-speed internet through a broadband modem straight into my phone line. I bought a Wii the other day, and want to get that connected. Due to the location of the TV, the Wii is two floors below where my PC sits, making wireless the best choice. I've done some searching for the last 40 minutes or so, and haven't found much to help me out with my question. My questions: To set up this sort of wireless system, all I need is a wireless router plugged into the phone line (does a router even plug into a phone line), some sort of way for the PC to connect to it (such as a USB wireless network adapter or something) and then I can also connect to it from my Wii too. This is what I've gathered, but not sure if I'm right - sound about right? Do I still need some sort of modem, or does the router act as a modem? I've seen two products on websites, you see - 'router' and 'modem router' and I'm not sure if they're both just the same thing functioning under different names, or whether for the former, I need a router + modem? Any help would be much appreciated. Dey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Valganti Posted September 19, 2007 Report Share Posted September 19, 2007 Need a modem. Modem connects into your router, router then connects to your computer via wire, or wireless. To use wireless you need to have a reciever installed into each device you plan on connecting. The Wii has one built in that you can connect to once you set up your wireless network. To set up your wireless network, well I'll explain that to you one on one Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deykari Posted September 19, 2007 Author Report Share Posted September 19, 2007 That should be enough to get me on the road to sorting myself out. Thanks a lot. Just another quick question, what about a router with modem built in, a la this? Assume I wouldn't need the modem still with that, right? Dey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Valganti Posted September 19, 2007 Report Share Posted September 19, 2007 I imagine it would work, but seeing as I have not tried it, I don't want to say one way or another. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deykari Posted September 19, 2007 Author Report Share Posted September 19, 2007 Gotcha. Thanks again. Dey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hegemon Posted September 19, 2007 Report Share Posted September 19, 2007 DSL or Cable modem goes into your line. The Wireless Router plugs into the Modem, and broadcasts it's signal. Now, if you are like me and get a retarded IP that ships you a modem which also works as a router, not allowing you to port forward...well... EDIT: I have since, with great ease, overcome the problem. EDIT: Most Wireless routers will have a few wired ports, as well, allowing you to hook up a standard Ethernet cable. If, you know, you want to go back to 1990. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigMac Posted September 20, 2007 Report Share Posted September 20, 2007 I wouldn't buy a modem/router combo. The signal strength on them is generally poor. If you're going up two floors from your wireless access point, you may need to get a wireless signal booster on the floor above the wireless router; it just depends on how well the floors are insulated. Going through two walls with a residential-class wireless router can generally be a pain in the ***. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deykari Posted September 20, 2007 Author Report Share Posted September 20, 2007 I'm starting to think a much better option would be to just buy another TV and put it in my room where the PC is... Two of my friends use that particular modem/router combo I posted above and have said it's really good, however everything they have rigged up to it is all in the same room, so if they generally have a poor signal I'm not sure it will be for me - the PC is based on the top floor of my house in the attic, at the front of the house and the floor directly underneath that is heavily insulated (due to it being the attic) with the Wii being two floors down AND at the back of the house in the outside conservatory. That's two floors and a wall in the way. Another option (though hardly the best) would be to just trail wires all the way down two floors. Hmm. Dey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marc Posted September 20, 2007 Report Share Posted September 20, 2007 I just bought an ethernet adaptor for my wii, made things so much easier! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deykari Posted September 26, 2007 Author Report Share Posted September 26, 2007 Got myself a modem/wireless router combo. Set up was so easy, and I get full signal strength everywhere in my house, including where the Wii is. Wasn't expecting that, but it's all good. Thanks for the help. Dey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marc Posted September 26, 2007 Report Share Posted September 26, 2007 Whats your console number? For when online wii games eventually do come out Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deykari Posted September 26, 2007 Author Report Share Posted September 26, 2007 No idea at work at the minute, I'll be able to find out when I get in. There are already a couple out I think playable online - Mario Super Charged Soccer is, but I don't plan on getting that. Dey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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