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How to Increase a Nintendo Wii Wi-Fi Signal

The Nintendo Wii gaming console connects to the Internet for online play and system updates. This ensures players have the most up-to-date firmware and can play games simultaneously with friends all over the world. The strength of the Wi-Fi signal is important; an inconsistent connection will cause lag in multiplayer games, and packet loss may prevent connection to the Wii servers.

Things You'll Need

Wireless router or Nintendo Wi-Fi USB connector

Instructions

- 1
  Check all connections on your router, USB connector and computer. Any loose cables or connections may cause weaker signal strengths.
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  Place your router or USB access point closer to the Wii. The signal may have difficulty traveling more than 10 yards or through walls, floors and other household obstacles.
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  Make sure that metal objects--such as stair banisters, filing cabinets or metal speakers--are not located next to your wireless access point. These may weaken, redirect or corrupt your signal.
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  Point your router or USB dongle directly at the Wii. Many routers are omni-directional, but some older routers give stronger signals directly opposite the direction it is facing.
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  Avoid placing your Wi-Fi access point near microwaves, unshielded speakers, vacuum cleaners or any other devices that cause interference. Weak signals may be a result of the interaction between these appliances and your system.

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