Post by: kirby_killer_dedede on July 31, 2004, 04:17:49 AM
The first one said that using laptop technology, they could make a cartridge or something for the DS to extend the range by a lot, like say, five miles. That would, unless you live in a very, very rural town (in which case I doubt you'd be able to get a DS in the first place), pretty much cover anyone with a DS...within five miles, SOMEone's going to have a connection, so you could pretty much sit anywhere and play online on the DS. I hope if Microsoft, as rumors point, does jump on the DS bandwagon, they end up doing this, or else any 3rd party...we know Nintendo won't.
The second one wasn't really a response, but kind of my own idea. I haven't taken my consoles online before, so I don't know exactly how it works, but I'm guessing the broadband adapter or whatever plugs into the phone-line jack. It would be fairly easy for a company to release some sort of adapter for the DS that would plug into the phone-line jack, enabling even non-wirelesss router users to go online, wouldn't it?
You thoughts...could these happen? Will they happen? How long into the life-cylce? 3rd party or 1st party?
Post by: KDR_11k on July 31, 2004, 04:24:26 AM
Post by: kirby_killer_dedede on July 31, 2004, 06:44:07 AM
Post by: KDR_11k on July 31, 2004, 07:58:55 AM
Post by: kirby_killer_dedede on July 31, 2004, 08:35:46 AM
Post by: StrikerObi on July 31, 2004, 09:02:30 AM
You'd buy a 802.11g -> RJ45 bridge and plug it into your computer or router. Your DS would talk to the bridge, and the bridge would go through the computer/router to get out to the internet.
The way you word your posts, I'm assuming your on dial-up, so you really shouldn't be gaming online in the first place.
Post by: odifiend on July 31, 2004, 10:46:28 AM
Post by: Jale on July 31, 2004, 12:05:25 PM
Post by: animex on July 31, 2004, 12:31:00 PM
Post by: Zach on July 31, 2004, 04:57:01 PM
Post by: kirby_killer_dedede on July 31, 2004, 06:43:31 PM
EDIT: I thought info about this stuff would be slightly easier to find...lol...if someone could direct me to a page with some info? Oh, and I have the same question as Zach.
Post by: StrikerObi on July 31, 2004, 08:28:42 PM
Post by: odifiend on July 31, 2004, 10:38:33 PM
Post by: kirby_killer_dedede on August 01, 2004, 04:23:03 AM
Post by: kirby_killer_dedede on August 01, 2004, 04:33:15 AM
http://www.aztekcomputers.com/detail.php?part_num=763880&nav_index=18&totalRecords=30&PHPSESSID=41fa11e9824c8fc28eb60d9935253137
I know it's not called a bridge, but it's the cheapest I found, and it looks like it'll do the job.
Post by: Jale on August 01, 2004, 04:46:34 AM
I am worried though, because my router is 802.11b compliant. I hope that the DS can run off this.
Post by: kirby_killer_dedede on August 01, 2004, 05:25:57 AM
Post by: StrikerObi on August 01, 2004, 07:38:47 AM
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Originally posted by: odifiend
G only? That cuts down a lot of the hot spots then... Good thing I'm going to college
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I am worried though, because my router is 802.11b compliant. I hope that the DS can run off this.
802.11g is completly backwards-compatable with 802.11b networks. So finding hot spots won't be a problem. Neither will compatibility with existing 802.11b networks.
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So, Obi, what you're saying is that this bridge "tricks" the DS into thinking its talking to a wireless router, and therefore, Wi-Fi is possible when using this bridge. Could someone direct me to a page from which I can purchase a bridge?
No, there's nothing to "trick." Look at it like this.
------ this sort of line indicates a hardline RJ45 ethernet cable
~~~~~ this sort of line indicates a wireless connection
Nintendo DS ~~~~~~~~~ Bridge --------- Your PC running Internet Connection Sharing ---------- Cable / DSL "Modem" -------- Internet
or
Nintendo DS ~~~~~~~~~ Bridge --------- Non-Wireless Router -------- Cable / DSL Modem --------- Internet
or
Nintendo DS ~~~~~~~~~ Wireless Router ---------- Cable / DSL "Modem" -------- Internet
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Ok...well, I found this:
http://www.aztekcomputers.com/detail.php?part_num=763880&nav_index=18&totalRecords=30&PHPSESSID=41fa11e9824c8fc28eb60d9935253137
I know it's not called a bridge, but it's the cheapest I found, and it looks like it'll do the job.
Here's what his device does
PS2/Xbox/GameCube ------ Wireless adaptor ~~~~~~~ Wireless Router -------- Cable / DSL "Modem" ------- Internet
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Hmmm...routers are that cheap? I'll look into it....if someone could direct me to a router compatible with Yahoo SBC (I got the router from them as well, not sure if they make wireless...)
Yes, the best way to go is to forego all this silly bridge stuff and just replace your current router with a 802.11b/g (g preferred) router / Access Point.
http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProductDesc.asp?description=33-124-010&depa=0
$70 ($60 after the rebate).
Post by: Blackknight131 on August 02, 2004, 12:25:28 AM
Post by: Blaster009 on August 03, 2004, 07:30:19 PM
By the way, the tables seem to be broken in this topic, at least for me. It appears to me that Striker broke them since on my page his post borders are wider than anyone else's, though I may be wrong...
Post by: kirby_killer_dedede on August 05, 2004, 02:08:06 PM
