DS WIFI problems

ShortWarning · 26 Apr 2006 at 19:04

DS WIFI problems + Lite questions

Hey guys,

I'm having problems connecting my DS to my router.

The DS is basically saying it can't find a wireless access point and I can't figure out why. (I've also tried configuring manually, putting in my ssid and wep key, also tried entering ip's, I usually use DHCP).

Its a Netgear 834g router (so should be compatible).
My laptop connects to it fine.

Any ideas?

Thanks.

*Edit. By the way, my DS is American. That shouldn't make a difference though should it?

Also my brother is thinking of buying a DS lite so we can play each other whilst in the van. You can get a ciggerette lighter lead for the DS. I've heard you need a step down converter for the Japanese lite, I take it this wont work with the lite?

Also will the Japanese lite connect ok to the American DS?

The Running Man · 26 Apr 2006 at 19:37

mine wouldnt work until i entered my DS MAC address into my roiuter and enabled it, been plain sailing since then. mine is a JAP DS!!

ShortWarning · 26 Apr 2006 at 19:55

Nickg said:
mine wouldnt work until i entered my DS MAC address into my roiuter and enabled it, been plain sailing since then. mine is a JAP DS!!

Cheers, I'll give that a try.

ShortWarning · 26 Apr 2006 at 20:16

I added the Ds' MAC address into my router and enabled it. Still doesn't work.

punky_munky · 26 Apr 2006 at 21:59

Have you set it for 802.11b and g compatability?

Windle · 26 Apr 2006 at 22:11

Mine doesn't work with my router, finds it but won't finalise connection

Stupid Belkin routers

ShortWarning · 26 Apr 2006 at 22:12

punky_munky said:
Have you set it for 802.11b and g compatability?

Yup.

Windle said:
Mine doesn't work with my router, finds it but won't finalise connection

Stupid Belkin routers

Mine doesn't find my Router at all!

punky_munky · 26 Apr 2006 at 22:22

I can't see your router listed on the Nintendo WiFi list... you sure it's meant to be compatible?

ste_bla · 26 Apr 2006 at 22:34

Surely the channels used for the UK and USA are differnt due to local regs, therefore in theroy they wouldnt work as the UK router would be on a different channel?

Or am i just completly wrong?!

ShortWarning · 26 Apr 2006 at 22:34

Sorry I meant 834g. I've edited my original post.

punky_munky · 26 Apr 2006 at 22:35

ste_bla said:
Surely the channels used for the UK and USA are differnt due to local regs, therefore in theroy they wouldnt work as the UK router would be on a different channel?

Or am i just completly wrong?!

I think it should be OK, 802.11b is an international standard.

Ardmanz said:
Sorry I meant 834g. I've edited my original post.

Still can't see it :confused:

ShortWarning · 26 Apr 2006 at 22:36

ste_bla said:
Surely the channels used for the UK and USA are differnt due to local regs, therefore in theroy they wouldnt work as the UK router would be on a different channel?

Or am i just completly wrong?!

I'm not sure channels have anything to do with it because these can be changed.
Whenever I install a WIFI card it does ask for the region and states things may not work properly if this is set incorrectly. So I'm thinking the region may have something to do with it.

Caustic · 26 Apr 2006 at 22:39

I had problems getting it to work with the office router. It is a D-Link, a very similar model to mine at home, but the one in the office doesn't work, but at home it was perfect. Alas the DS's wifi stuff is not at all compatible with some routers. Most work, but plenty don't

punky_munky · 26 Apr 2006 at 22:44

Only thing left I can suggest is to try turning off WEP temporarily.

If all else fails you can by a Nintendo WiFi USB adapter.

ShortWarning · 26 Apr 2006 at 23:05

Caustic said:
I had problems getting it to work with the office router. It is a D-Link, a very similar model to mine at home, but the one in the office doesn't work, but at home it was perfect. Alas the DS's wifi stuff is not at all compatible with some routers. Most work, but plenty don't

But according to www.nintendowifi.com my router is supported!

punky_munky said:
Only thing left I can suggest is to try turning off WEP temporarily.

If all else fails you can by a Nintendo WiFi USB adapter.

I guess I may have to. Only problem is the computers is in my room and he often plays the DS when I'm asleep, don't like leaving the computer on because it keeps me awake.

BeanBandit · 26 Apr 2006 at 23:06

Ardmanz said:
I'm not sure channels have anything to do with it because these can be changed.
Whenever I install a WIFI card it does ask for the region and states things may not work properly if this is set incorrectly. So I'm thinking the region may have something to do with it.

I had the same problems with my DS connecting to a DG834G router. In the end i updated the firmware (V3.01.25) and bingo, it worked. I'm currenty running a Jap DS with my router settings being Europe/ Ch 11/ g & b

ShortWarning · 26 Apr 2006 at 23:13

Haha, I just tried updating then came here and saw your post, worked.

Thanks for all the replies guys!

Could anyone answer the questions about the DS lite?

Thanks!

BeanBandit · 26 Apr 2006 at 23:22

Glad you got it all sorted

Ardmanz said:
Also my brother is thinking of buying a DS lite so we can play each other whilst in the van. You can get a ciggerette lighter lead for the DS. I've heard you need a step down converter for the Japanese lite, I take it this wont work with the lite?

Also will the Japanese lite connect ok to the American DS?

I believe that the DS Lite has a different power socket to the older DS, so your ciggy lead won't work. I don't see why the Jap and US DS's won't connect (just don't blame me if they don't

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punky_munky · 27 Apr 2006 at 01:21

As far as I know, there is nothing stopping foreign DS's from connecting to eachother but if you are using games from different regions then you might run into difficulties.

Whoop · 27 Apr 2006 at 02:04

BeanBandit said:
Glad you got it all sorted

I believe that the DS Lite has a different power socket to the older DS, so your ciggy lead won't work. I don't see why the Jap and US DS's won't connect (just don't blame me if they don't )

Check in the shop as I haven't got round to buying mine yet but as far as I know the GB Micro uses the same charger as the DS lite now. You could well be fine with a GB Micro in-car charger.

Whoop