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How to Get Wired Modem Internet for the Wii

Because the Nintendo Wii does not have an Ethernet port, the only way to get online with the Wii using a wired connection is via the Wii LAN Adapter. The Wii LAN Adapter is a small USB dongle that allows you to use a wired connection to access the Internet on the Wii console. A wired connection will have all of the same functionality as a wireless, and may even perform better because of the direct connection.

Things You'll Need

Wii LAN Adapter
Ethernet Cable

Instructions

- 1
  Turn the Wii off. Attach the Wii LAN Adapter to the USB port on the back of the Wii.
- 2
  Connect one end of the Ethernet cable to the Ethernet port on the Wii LAN Adapter and the opposite end to your Internet modem, router or hub.
- 3
  Turn the Wii on. After the Wii Channel menu loads, select the "Wii" icon at the bottom left of the screen and choose "Wii Settings" to access the Wii Settings menu.
- 4
  Select the arrow on the right side of the screen to get to the second list of options in the Wii Settings menu. Select "Internet," "Connection Settings" and finally "Connection 1."
- 5
  Select "Wired Connection" and then confirm that you want to initiate a system test. The Wii will begin testing your Internet connection. Once complete, your Wii will be connected.

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