How to Hook a USB Hub Into a Wii

One of the great advances in computer interface technology is the USB port, and it's progressed not just from desktop and laptop computers, but to gaming consoles as well. USB ports allow plug-and-play capabilities, and some can even provide power to the devices they use. Even better, multiplex USB hubs can be plugged into USB ports, letting you daisy-chain multiple devices to them; this is popular on the Wii for attaching USB modems and external hard drives.

Things You'll Need

• Nintendo Wii
• USB cable
• USB hub

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Instructions

1. • 1

     Rotate your Wii so you're looking at the back of the console. At the upper right edge are two USB ports.

   • 2

     Plug your USB cable into the USB port on the back of the Wii. It can fit in only one way, so if it doesn't fit, turn it over and try it the other way.

   • 3

     Plug the other end of the USB port into the USB hub. If your USB hub also takes an AC power adapter, plug it in.

   • 4

     Attach other USB devices to the USB hub.