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cheap router that works with the ds?
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weedude99
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23. April 2008 @ 16:40 |
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Anyone know of a cheap router that works fine with the ds?
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23. April 2008 @ 17:21 |
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What you consider "cheap" and where you are located would be helpful. You can find used 802.11b routers really inexpensively now. You might even get one for free from Goodwill or Salvation Army in the US.
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weedude99
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23. April 2008 @ 17:38 |
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sorry, im in the UK and anything <£40 is good :D
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snorlax22
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23. April 2008 @ 23:09 |
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Keep in mind the DS only "talks" WEP. You can't set your wireless router to WPA and use it as an access point. If you don't have a router now and are wanting one solely for the DS (you aren't going to use it for a home network) then give some consideration to the DS specific USB dongle for wireless access.
--Original spring-loaded R4 with 2GB Class 2 Kingston
--M3 Real with 8GB Class 6 A-Data (kickgaming.com kicks butt)
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weedude99
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24. April 2008 @ 11:58 |
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i have a router just now but the ds doesnt detect it. It doesn't seem to have a brand name on it either however it does say 801.11b on the front if that means anything?
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snorlax22
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24. April 2008 @ 12:22 |
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Is your router set to WEP or WPA? Is it set on highest broadcast strength? Do other things detect it?
--Original spring-loaded R4 with 2GB Class 2 Kingston
--M3 Real with 8GB Class 6 A-Data (kickgaming.com kicks butt)
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weedude99
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24. April 2008 @ 14:52 |
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its on wep and my laptop can detect it, so can my psp
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AfterDawn Addict
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24. April 2008 @ 15:58 |
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Here's how I determine whether it is the router or the config.
I disable encryption completely on the router and the device, to see if the devices can connect.
If they can, there's probably something wrong with the Encryption config.
If they can't, there might be something wrong with the config. (ex. Wrong SSID, Wrong channel, etc.)
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snorlax22
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24. April 2008 @ 16:27 |
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I concr with Dailun. It sounds like DS config.
What game/application are you trying to connect with? With SSID broadcasting on for the router, try making a new connection and try it with different games/programs.
--Original spring-loaded R4 with 2GB Class 2 Kingston
--M3 Real with 8GB Class 6 A-Data (kickgaming.com kicks butt)
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weedude99
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25. April 2008 @ 11:12 |
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tried with 42 all time classics, mariokart and worms.
could be the channel, what channel is the ds on?
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AfterDawn Addict
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25. April 2008 @ 12:52 |
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Man, you are getting SOOOOOO ahead of yourself or haven't told us the whole story.
Right now you should be concerned about getting the "Test Connection" to work on your DS. Your original post implied that your DS couldn't see the router.
Does "Test Connection" work? If it does, then you can move to the next step. If it doesn't, you have to get that resolved first.
There are resources here that might be able to help you, but it's difficult if not impossible if we don't have accurate information.
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snorlax22
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25. April 2008 @ 13:15 |
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Yes, quite.
With SSID broadcast on and MAC filtering off on your router, go to the Wi-Fi Connection Setup screen on the DS and see if you can see the network.
--Original spring-loaded R4 with 2GB Class 2 Kingston
--M3 Real with 8GB Class 6 A-Data (kickgaming.com kicks butt)
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weedude99
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25. April 2008 @ 17:08 |
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cant see the network, sorry about not giving enough info. Dont really know what im talking about.
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snorlax22
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26. April 2008 @ 00:06 |
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Take your time and work through all the stuff here:
http://www.nintendo.com/consumer/wfc/en_...alSetupHelp.jsp
Double check your router settings.
Do you have one of these routers?
Actiontec GT704-WG
Belkin F5D7231-4 ver 1102
Belkin F5D6231-4 ver 1000
Belkin F5D7230-4 ver 4000
D-Link DI-514 ver B1
D-Link DSL-G604T
SMC SMC2804WBR-G product code: 751.7412
--Original spring-loaded R4 with 2GB Class 2 Kingston
--M3 Real with 8GB Class 6 A-Data (kickgaming.com kicks butt)
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weedude99
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24. May 2008 @ 11:34 |
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Dont have one of those routers and i went through all the stuff on that site. It;s strange because my wii connects to it fine.
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