Topic: A Few Questions

[IceCold]

Hey, I'm quite confused about all this wireless stuff..

1) What's the range for the Nintendo USB dongle? The Wii will be about 45 feet away from the computer, with a bit of interference. I'm wondering if this is too far..

2) I'm looking at other USB connectors so that the wireless isn't limited to Nintendo products. From what I've read, USB adapters allow the computer to receive wireless signals, right? They aren't like the dongle? For example, would something like this work the same way as the Nintendo one?

3) If I go the router, uh, route, and I also wanted to connect two computers, what would be the best way to go about it? Two routers? One router and one USB adapter? Would a starter kit like this work?

4) If I get, say this router, and I want to connect to another computer, would I be able to use this USB adapter on the other computer to detect the signal, even if they are different makes?

5) Apparently the D-Link DI-524 has many different versions; 2 of them are are OK, 1 doesn't work at all and one is 5 stars as detailed here. The trouble is, you can't tell which version you have until you get the router. Here are all the versions.. I don't want to risk it. Any ideas?

Sorry for all those questions - I really feel dumb not knowing more. Thanks in advance.

[Saturn2888]

One router connects multiple PCs. You're gonna have to go into more detail. Computer tech support can be found better at other websites like 3dgameman.com. That adapter in #2 you speak of is a wireless USB card so your PC can connect wirelessly, not so you can send out wireless signals, but then, if you knew that, well, Wii does not support 3rd party USB devices. Currently, the only supported USB device for Wii is the official Nintendo LAN adapter which gets released Dec. 2nd in Japan.

[ProfessorCFK]

6)  I have the Nintendo USB WiFi dongle, and EVERY thirty seconds it goes "pop" and says "A user is connected to the Nintendo Wi-Fi USB Connector."  It's REDICULOUSLY annoying.  Is there anyway to turn off these damned announcements(or atleast the little "pop" noise)?

[BranDonk Kong]

Read the post from earlier about this. I posted the solution, I believe it's in the technical discussion thread. You can just remove the WiFi MAX icon from your system tray...