trying to get wii online via tv and wireless modem

charlysez

i tried to get on line before xmas and i kept getting an error code to say something was wrong with my modem.

any way i have recently changed bb providers and got a new modem with the deal. so i tried to get my wii on line again but i am still getting the same error code 51332, when i check the wii site it goes on about logging into the modem and changing channels, then about mac codes. its just too complicated for average joanna!!

can anyone translate this into laywoman speak, i would love to get the internet via my tv, so i can watch online movies. or would it be easier to connect my laptop to the tv?

help??!! please

savemoney

You need to go in the settings of the wii cant remember exactly now

Found this

http://www.wiichat.com/nintendo-wii-online/5820-official-wii-wireless-internet-connection-guide.html

Also bare in mind your router may need to give it access and you also need the routers password to allow wii to get on net

savemoney

error code 51332

http://www.nintendo.com/consumer/systems/wii/en_na/errors/results.jsp?error_code=51332&system=Wii&locale=en_US&action2.x=11&action2.y=12

This error code usually indicates a problem relating to wireless security. Please try the following troubleshooting:

1. Are you using WEP or WPA security on your router?
   1. Log into the router using the default IP (consult your router's manual for assistance)
   2. Locate the "wireless security" section of your router settings and find the WEP or WPA key.
   3. If you are using 64-bit encryption, the WEP Key must be a 10-character key consisting of numbers or letters A through F.
   4. If you are using 128-bit encryption, the WEP Key must be a 26-character key consisting of numbers or letters A through F.
   5. The WEP Key must be a Hexadecimal (0-9, A-F, no other special characters or letters).
   6. If your router has multiple slots for a WEP Key, make sure the active key is the one in the #1 slot.
   7. If you are using WPA, the Wii console is compatible with the following types:
      • WPA - PSK (TKIP)
      • WPA - PSK (AES)
      • WPA2 - PSK (AES)
2. If your WEP or WPA key is correct, then the problem might be related to MAC address filtering:
   1. From the router settings, locate the "MAC address filter" settings (also known as "access control", "access list", or "network filter" depending on your router model).
   2. If the Mac address filter is set to "enabled", then you must add the Wii's MAC address to the "allowed" list. You can locate the Wii's MAC address from the "console information" page (located under "Internet" in the Wii Settings).
   3. If the Mac address filter was disabled, then continue troubleshooting.
3. Try adjusting the "Channel" your wireless router broadcasts on. We highly recommend setting your wireless router to either channel 1 or 11. This can potentially increase the download speed. For information on accessing your router's settings, click here to select the brand name and model number of your router (if available).
4. Check Nintendo's router info for special notes, if available, for your router.
   1. Click here to go to our Wireless Router lookup page.
   2. Use the drop-down box to select, if available, your router manufacturer.
   3. Click on your router's model number, if available.
   4. Read any "special notes" at the top of the router's page. Many issues can be solved by changing settings described in the "special notes."
5. Ensure that the router is set to broadcast in "mixed" or "b/g" mode. Routers set to "g only" may not be able to allow a successful connection from the Wii console. (The option to change this setting is typically found in the "Wireless" section of your router's settings. For information on accessing your router's settings, click here to select the brand name and model number of your router, if available.)
6. Try a "Manual Setup" with the Wii console (how to), using your network's IP configuration settings. To access these settings:
   1. On your PC, click "Start" and then "Run."
   2. Type "CMD" into the field that appears to open a new window.
   3. Type "IPCONFIG/ALL" and press "Enter" to display a list of internet settings. Locate the settings asked for by the Wii console during the Manual Setup process and enter them.
7. Power cycle your router and modem by unplugging them both from the wall. Wait a few minutes, and plug the modem back in. Wait a couple of minutes for the modem to initialize, then turn on the router. Try to connect the Wii console online and test for proper response.If you are still receiving this error code, please click here for assistance.

Bikertov

charlysez wrote: »

... or would it be easier to connect my laptop to the tv?

help??!! please

Silly question - does your laptop connect to the Internet OK, and did you need any 'special' settings on the laptop or your Router to do it ?

Normally the Wii is very easy to connect up via the Wireless, do we just need to work out what is different in this case.

Bikertov

Paul_R wrote: »

It might be an easier thing to take your wii around to a mate and connect into their wireless system first.

A very good idea, to prove that the Wii is functioning correctly.

There are 3 'connections' you can set up on a Wii, so set up Connection 1 at your friends to prove it works, then when you get home you can set up your own Router under Connection 2. Obviously, this will need to be done under your own router name and security key etc.

charlysez

bikertov. no problems with my laptop, that was very straightforward to set up.

savemoney, thanks for the wii link, thats what i was talking about, how is the average person supposed to know about all that.

my friends wii was just plugged in to their tv and off it went. in fact her 12yr old set it up!! maybe thats what i need

i havent taken my wii to anyone else, decided to file it under too difficult now, will consider linking my laptop to the tv instead. thanks for all your answers