Nintendo of America

Interference Troubleshooting for the Nintendo Wi-Fi USB Connector

To prevent wireless interference of the Nintendo Wi-Fi USB Connector's signal, try the following tips:

• Check the location of your PC/Wii console.
  If possible move the PC and/or Wii console away from walls and off the floor, and try to place them in a central location in your home. Also, try to keep them away from metal objects such as metal filing cabinets which can cause interference.
• Attach the extension cable to the USB Connector
  The Nintendo Wi-Fi USB Connector comes with an extension cable. Using the cable helps to move it further away from hardware in the PC that may be causing interference.
• Check for interference
  here a two types of interference that can cause problems with your Wireless connection:

  1. Wireless interference from Wireless routers in your area.
  2. Noise from Cordless devices (cordless phones), or wireless electronics (wireless keyboards, headphones, cell phones), especially those using the 2.4GHz frequency, can interfere with your wireless signal. Also, older microwave models can cause wireless interference.

  To minimize Interference, do not use wireless/cordless devices when trying to connect online with your Wii console. Also, avoid electronics that use the 2.4GHz frequency, instead look for devices that use the 5.8GHz or 900MHz frequencies.