Last-Gen Console Discussions (PS3, Xbox 360, Wii)

Started by Neo Darkhalen507 pages

And the more good exclusive games, the more people will buy that console, so if you fall behind you may never catch up.

Originally posted by Smasandian
True, but if you says, "the Wii is pawning the 360+PS3", usually its not just being interested and more about defeating the other consoles.
True, some in here do only care about that unfortunately.

Anata wa wakarimasu ka.....

hmm 😬
my wii's wireless isnt connecting anymore..
one second, its working, suddenly it isnt..
does anyone else have/had the same problem?

Perhaps your connection is gone?

why would it suddenly disappear ?

Same happened with my 360 once, I had a connection then it disappeared, it came back after half an hour or so.

Do you have a PC or laptop switched on, near the console?

Originally posted by MadMel
hmm 😬
my wii's wireless isnt connecting anymore..
one second, its working, suddenly it isnt..
does anyone else have/had the same problem?

Since its wireless...it could be an access point problem. The AP may be too far away. Has it been moved recently? (Even relocating the AP a few feet can mean a difference of signal or no signal...) It should be noted that you probably do not have a relay setup unless you live in a really large home...you most likely are only using a wireless router as the one and only access point.

You should go back through the Wii setup and/or check signal strength. You should also check to make sure your AP is connected to a reliable power source(such as a UPS) because power sags can cause the AP to not work and then work and not work, etc. (Most modern computer electronics will turn off if a specific amount of power is not present.)

You also cannot rule out the possibility of hardware failure. It could be the AP OR the Wii. (If everything else works just fine with the Wii, then it would be the wireless transmitter/receiver...call Nintendo because they can repair/replace that.)

You didn't mention what you have been doing to resolve the problem or what happens to cause the signal to come back.

Above all else, google search your symptoms because there could be someone else out there who has had the same problem.

P.S. I don't use the WiFi capabilities of the Wii...

Originally posted by dadudemon
Since its wireless...it could be an access point problem. The AP may be too far away. Has it been moved recently? (Even relocating the AP a few feet can mean a difference of signal or no signal...) It should be noted that you probably do not have a relay setup unless you live in a really large home...you most likely are only using a wireless router as the one and only access point.
it connects to the access point fine..it just wont connect to the internet 😬

Originally posted by dadudemon
You should go back through the Wii setup and/or check signal strength. You should also check to make sure your AP is connected to a reliable power source(such as a UPS) because power sags can cause the AP to not work and then work and not work, etc. (Most modern computer electronics will turn off if a specific amount of power is not present.)
nothing wrong there

Originally posted by dadudemon
You also cannot rule out the possibility of hardware failure. It could be the AP OR the Wii. (If everything else works just fine with the Wii, then it would be the wireless transmitter/receiver...call Nintendo because they can repair/replace that.)
possible

Originally posted by dadudemon
You didn't mention what you have been doing to resolve the problem or what happens to cause the signal to come back.

ive been downloading firmwares and updates, and checking up on the net for other people with the same problem..nothing so far

Originally posted by dadudemon
Above all else, google search your symptoms because there could be someone else out there who has [b]had the same problem[/B]
been there, done that..the information is always the same generic stuff that doesnt work or an option that ive already tried before..

Originally posted by dadudemon
P.S. I don't use the WiFi capabilities of the Wii...

i see..

Originally posted by MadMel
it connects to the access point fine..it just wont connect to the internet 😬

nothing wrong there

possible

ive been downloading firmwares and updates, and checking up on the net for other people with the same problem..nothing so far

been there, done that..the information is always the same generic stuff that doesnt work or an option that ive already tried before..

i see..

Well......are you not connecting to the internet at all? You said, "one second, its working, suddenly it isnt.."

First things first....try to get something to work with the AP. If something can work with the AP just fine, then go to the Wii. (It would help if you make sure the device you are going to test the AP with is connected to the AP in the same area as the Wii...to ensure that it isn't a signal problem.)

If it is not connecting at all, then try resetting the router. If resetting the router doesn't work, adjust the settings on the Wii itself. Turn on "Auto-obtain IP Address" if it is turned onto manual. Turn on "auto obtain DNS" as well. (This could explain your "internet" problem if you have been trying to surf the web...no one surfs the web by typing in the IP address in the address field, lol, we really on those human names and not numbers.)

Also, how is your AP data being transmitted. (I mean, security.) I believe you have to select the correct security option in order for the Wii to "talk" via WiFi.

To be honest, I really suck with helping people via e-mail or telephone...it would be much easier if I could actually be there because I could have you up and running in 10 minutes or less...or at least I would be able to tell you what is broken.

Good luck.

Originally posted by dadudemon
Well......are you not connecting to the internet at all? You said, "one second, its working, suddenly it isnt.."
no my internet is working fine, its just that either the wii or the router has trouble connecting to it..

Originally posted by dadudemon
[B]If it is not connecting at all, then try resetting the router. If resetting the router doesn't work, adjust the settings on the Wii itself. Turn on "Auto-obtain IP Address" if it is turned onto manual. Turn on "auto obtain DNS" as well. [B]
this is the best option i have..ill get back to you when ive got it finished..thanks 😄
btw...auto obtain IP/DNS is the default wii setting, and security isnt an issue 😬

Is your laptop or PC affecting your console.

BTW for online setup Nintendo have a serious problem.

Originally posted by Neo Darkhalen
Is your laptop or PC affecting your console.

BTW for online setup Nintendo have a serious problem.


Not really, bought an Wifi USB connector recently and it was ridiculously easy to install and it's still working and those who happen to have an internet connection but no PC can buy the adapter.

I have tried to connect my DS to Wifi, it never works.

Yeah, my DS can be really picky, too. It used to connect fine, then it stopped entirely, and now it does, but unless I reset the wireless router it doesn't recognize the signal.

Nintendo's stuff is just extremely picky about what it can and can't connect to.

Very true.

You have to define your problem more precisely, madmel. Exactly at what point does it stop working? Does it give an error code? And so on.

True.

Originally posted by Ushgarak
You have to define your problem more precisely, madmel. Exactly at what point does it stop working? Does it give an error code? And so on.

very well..
error code 51330 - will not connect to the internet..
it stopped working about last week for no apparent reason..it just suddenly wouldnt connect..
it connect to the router fine, but not the internet...ive checked all the setting and they match, but when i do a connection test, it comes up with that error code..

Originally posted by MadMel
very well..
error code 51330 - will not connect to the internet..
it stopped working about last week for no apparent reason..it just suddenly wouldnt connect..
it connect to the router fine, but not the internet...ive checked all the setting and they match, but when i do a connection test, it comes up with that error code..

and this website has been of no help?

http://www.nintendo.com/consumer/wfc/en_na/ds/results.jsp?error_code=51330&system=Wii&locale=en_US&action2.x=31&action2.y=15

Nintendo are very fussy with there online services.