[Help] Getting the Wii online

If this shouldn't be it's own thread, feel free to close it, but I think we need a thread like this to help people get the Wii online, especially if they're like me and don't have a wireless network set up.

This has been my only concern with the Wii. While it's nice that it has Wi-Fi, I don't have a wireless network at school or at home. However, I AM willing to shell out some money for something to alleviate that issue so I can get online and get some VC games on day 1. Here's my first question-

My iMac has an airport card which allows other computers to essentially take my internet connection wirelessly if I allow it, and if they too have a wireless connection. So, could I use this to get the Wii online?

Barring that, I need another solution. Question two - What would I need to buy to get my Wii connected to my wired network? At school, there are ethernet jacks all around my room, and at home, we have a 4-port router connected to a broadband modem. I've spent some time looking at Netgear stuff, but I just don't know which one to buy. I am also planning on getting an Xbox 360 and want that online as well, so a device that could handle both would be the best. You should also know that my router/modem is not near my game setup, so wireless is the only way to go.

Any help would rule, and we can keep this thread open for others who need assistance as well!

Jam it back in, in the dark.

The lame thing about the WiFi adapter is that it's for PCs only for whatever stupid reason. I'll check out this WiFiMAX thing though.

Krelian - Will a USB Ethernet adapter work on the Wii though? As in, does the Wii support ANY USB peripherals?

There's nowhere I can't reach.

Originally Posted by GALM-2

All you need to do is create a WEP (for security) Ad-Hoc network (which, lucky for you, is an incredibly easy process in OS X) and then turn on Internet Connection Sharing for your ethernet port.

You make it sound so easy but I actually have no clue what you're talking about haha. Want to fill me in?

I'm testing this out with the DS. I am using Internet Sharing on my Mac, and the DS recognizes it, but it cannot connect. It says that it cannot obtain an IP address and that I should check my DHCP settings. Could this be because I'm at school and I'm on their network?

This thing is sticky, and I don't like it. I don't appreciate it.

I managed to get my DS online, so I think I'm all set. I suppose it wouldn't hurt to close it, then, unless others need help. Thanks for the help, y'all!

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