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How to Use Other People's Connections for My Wii

All Nintendo Wii consoles come standard with Wi-Fi capability, which means you can connect to any wireless connection within range of your Wii. You may want to use your neighbor's or friend's connection if yours is slow. While you can connect your Wii to others' wireless networks, you must have approval to do so; otherwise, you are stealing broadband. You also need the other person's network information, including his security code.

Instructions

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  Turn on your Wii. Click the "Wii" icon.
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  Select "Wii Settings," symbolized by a wrench icon. The "Wii System Settings" menu will appear. Click the blue arrow to navigate to the second page.
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  Choose "Internet," and review your listed connections. If the first connection says anything other than "None," click it, and then select "Clear Settings." Click the first connection again.
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  Select "Manual Setup," and click "Wireless Connection." Choose the appropriate security type. If the connection is unprotected, click the blue arrow to continue.
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  Enter the network's IP address, subnet mask, gateway and any required password. Click "No" when asked if you want the Wii to auto-obtain an IP address and DNS, and then select "Advanced Settings."
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  Click "Don't use" under "Proxy Server." Proxy servers are used in large buildings with many people, and unless you have the authority to use a building's wireless connection, select "Don't use."
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  Click "Save" when the "MTV Value" screen appears. Do not adjust the MTV number on the screen.
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  Start the connection test on the following screen. The Wii will attempt to connect to the wireless network and will notify you if it succeeds. If it cannot connect, double-check your settings.

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