The Wii console must be able to access your high-speed (broadband) connection. This can be accomplished in one of three ways:

A wireless router (recommended)
The Wii console is compatible with most wireless routers and their security features. If you do not yet own a wireless router and would like information on what to look for, click here. If you have a wireless router and would like to use it to connect your Wii console system to the Internet, click here.

Nintendo Wi-Fi USB Connector
Originally released for the Nintendo DS, the Nintendo Wi-Fi USB Connector inserts into a USB port on a PC (Windows XP required) and creates a wireless Access Point for your Nintendo DS or Wii. For more information on the Nintendo Wi-Fi Connector, including where to purchase one, click here. If you already have the Nintendo Wi-Fi USB Connector and need help setting it up, click here.

A wired router using the Wii LAN Adapter (Not Yet Available)
If you have a wired router, the Wii LAN Adapter can be used to enable an ethernet connection from your wired router to the USB ports on the Wii console. Please note that at this time the Wii LAN Adapter is not yet available.


If you're not sure if you have a wired or wireless router, the best source to determine this is your router manual. This should tell you if it is wireless or not. You could also check the website of the manufacturer of the router. Or, check to see if there is an antennae coming off the router.