Can I get connection from Wii to laptop

I am thinking this is possible. I was wondering if there is a device that will have my Nintendo Wii get wireless connection from my laptop. I have a router for the Wii already but it is too far from it and I can not move either one of them closer. However, if I could get a use my laptop as a hotspot for wii, that would be great. The laptop gets signal from the router fairly well. My wii can occasionally get signal from the router but it is usually too weak.

If I get 1-2 bars of signal from the router to the laptop, does that mean I will also get a weak connection from the laptop to the wii?

 

I'm not sure about being able to do that, but if you can't move the connection any closer, you could always go with a "wireless repeater".

 

Either use a repeater, stronger antenna, or parabolic reflector on your antenna

 

How about this?

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16833127063

I am using it with a Dlink Gaming router. What I need is basically an antenna that would go through about 100 feet and 5 walls.

 

Try the reflector first. Its free and will give a big boost in range. If that doesnt give you enough range, then go for the antenna

Heres a template. Quick and easy
http://www.freeantennas.com/projects/template2/index.html

 

very interesting, I will work on that tonight and post results soon. Thanks!

 

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when it needs to go through 100 feet and 5 walls, should I just might as well buy a repeater? I fear a stronger antenna may not work but I really do not know.

 

i think a repeater is your best bet Do a little reasearch, and it will improve the signal for both your laptop and wii.

 

I am wondering, I was reading directions on how to install a repeater. One step is to connnect an ethernet cable to the router. Is there some other alternative to this? I do not want an ethernet cable to run from the router to the middle of the house and into the repeater. I thought the repeater would just plug it in into an outlet in the middle of the household and install it in a computer.

 

A repeater will cut your speed to 1/2 duplex mode. The use if high gain antennas provide better performance.

The ethernet cable connection should be for setup purpose only.

 

I actually decided to use an access point and get an ethernet cable to run from my ceiling to the middle of the room and then into the access point device. This is what I plan on getting,

http://shop1.outpost.com/product/53...ug1hAhR8g**.node2?site=sr:SEARCH:MAIN_RSLT_PG

The router I have is a DLINK- DGL 4500 aka Gamerlounge. It is password protected. I was wondering if I am still able to use this router and prevent from neighbors using it by making it have its own password.

I do not want to purchase a product that connects to a router that is password protected and people can leach off the access point by not inputting a password.

 

With a AP you can set a static IP for it, so it's always at the same IP address. You have the option to have the AP issues IP's or have your main router assign IP's. You can prevent any and all access by password protecting the router and AP. Always change the def SSID's and Passwords. Do all setup with all security devices by wired connections. For admin PW I like a min of 10 chr numbers and letters. For WPA keys I like a min of 20 random generated using all printable chrs. There is no reason for some one to access you network if you security is setup correctly. If so your passwords have be compromised. WEP can easly be cracked, WPA-TKIP can be cracked by brute force if a dictionary word 8 chr or less. Use WPA(2) Personal AES for best security. If you want a good source for a pw generator, I use www.grc.com . just copy a couple of strings, and use all or part to suite your need. Save it to a notepad for future use, and use the copy paste to enter the string. Eliminates the human factor typing skills. Mine are not very good.

The DGL4500 is the current 11n router. And should be able to provide wireless to your Wii. Set it up for as dual band, run the Wii on 11g, and your nb on 11n.

 

I even tried that but it still doesn't provide a strong connection. I bought the AP but with the given IP address, I am unable to log on and make a security. Whenever I type the IP on the address bar, nothing comes up other than "unable to connect to site." What am I doing wrong?

 

You mat not be doing any thing wrong. If the AP is set up as a Client that is the best to use. You have a more powerful radio at your computer with a improved antenna system. Since it's connect via net cable, try moving it around a bit. You may be trying to shoot through steel which is not easy to do.

If that does not work try setting up the AP as a repeater and see if that helps? then position the AP/repeater some where 1/2 way.