TUT: How To Fix All Your Online Problems

[Fury]

How to Fix All Your Online Problems

Got online hassles? Feel the lag every time you get on? Having trouble connecting? Then this guide is for you!

There are a lot of problems with the current online system that Ninty has got going right now(Perhaps they should get servers that don't run on gamespy...) and until they fix it, we have to do something on our own. A lot of things can be done to seriously increase that speed and get your internet going faster than Sonic!

Warning: Be Careful With All Steps
1)Make sure you router is close enough to you Wii
Unless you're one of the few people in the world who is still using a cable to connect to the internet, you've probably got a router. You need to make sure that your Wii has 3 bars for the router. If not its too far away. You can gain more bars by adjusting the antenna or simply moving it closer.

2)Check to see if cheapskates are stealing your internet
We've all done it before, we've just gone onto someone else's network. Problem being that the more computers on one network, the slower it will be. Make sure that not too many people are on that network, and if they are, secure your network with a username and password.

3)Port Forwarding and You
The most effective way of increasing your connection speed is port forwarding. You see, when you first connect your Wii to the internet, its on a network called NAT3. This is a network that's protected, and thus those protections ultimately slow down your connection. You can fix this in two ways. One you can port forward, and two you can give your Wii a static IP and set it to DMZ to unprotect every port. The second option is HIGHLY unrecommended, as no one has proven that you can't make a network attack through a Wii.

The first way can be done through the following steps.
1. Find what router you have on www.portforward.com. Each router is different so make sure you have the right one.
2. Follow the directions provided for any given game. It doesn't really matter.
3. At some point, it will tell you to forward some number of ports. Instead of forwarding the ports that they outline, forward the following ports 28910, 29900, 29901, 29920, 80, and 443 on TCP and forward ALL ports on UDP
4. Congrats you're now port forwarded!

Hopefully those steps will kill your connection ills, and you'll be able to play at a speed not even thought possible.

Sources:
http://www.nintendo.com/consumer/sys...leshooting.jsp
http://www.nintendo.com/consumer/sys...neFirewall.jsp


Warning on Nintendo's USB Wi-Fi adapter

Originally Posted by Rocketomy DO NOT! I REPEAT, DO NOT! Use the Nintendo USB Wi-Fi Adapter! Why not? It's been discontinued by Nintendo. Here's what they said: "Important: The Nintendo Wi-Fi USB Connector has been discontinued until further notice. As an alternative for on-line access, Wii and DS owners can use a standard wireless router, or for Wii owners, you can use the Wii LAN Adapter. Please click here to access the alternative on-line set-up options information on our web-site." So I recommend just using a LAN Adapter or your router or DSL wireless modem. Why? You'll get a lot more support for your connections, more settings, more feedback and you can make it even faster. I've also heard that the USB Connector can't be tweaked to port forwarding settings and all, resulting in a slower connection and (since it's been discontinued), poorer customer support from Nintendo. Source: http://www.nintendo.com/consumer/sys...etworkTest.jsp

More Information

Originally Posted by Kyosuke I've found some more tips on speeding up your connection Quote: Go into your Wii's settings and go to Internet. Find the connection you are using and change the settings on the DNS page by selecting No -> advanced settings. Put in the following DNS: 208.67.222.222 208.67.220.220 Save, test and check for updates. You should notice a difference. Source: http://boards.gamefaqs.com/gfaqs/gen...topic=41995110 Here is the background information on how to make this cheap Wi-Fi extender. Quote: Here's another possibility. ^_^ Making a Wi-Fi extender and doesn't have any cost. Since many of the people in the world have Wi-Fi, or you probably wouldn't be playing this, it is no surprise that things like weak signals may arise. The solution? Either spend money on signal extenders or other Wi-Fi adaptors. There is a rather cheap an inexpensive alternative however. By Following this link You can play Wi-Fi with several walls in between you. All you need to do is watch the video and follow the link next to the video to get a print out of the signal extender. Then you just cover the satellite part in aluminum foil and put it together. Last you need to make a slots big enough to fit your router's antenna or the Nintendo USB Adapter (the top blue part) able to be inserted. After that you should see a significant increase in bars, speed, etc. I really hope this little piece of information helps anyone looking for a quick solution to this problem or just to help boost your signal. By the By: I shall not be credited for making this excellent video and gadget. Credit goes to DL.TV and the guys at freeantennas. Source: http://boards.gamefaqs.com/gfaqs/gen...topic=41996838 http://www.freeantennas.com/projects...te2/index.html Materials you will need: Paper (Any printing paper will work. The aluminum foil does all the work.) Aluminum Foil Scissors or X-Acto Knife Glue Remember when you double the size of the template you will get better results. However, if you have a router with two antennas you can make two WindSurfers for each. Have fun!

Testimonials

Originally Posted by KazekageNeo I port forwarded and changed the DNS setting on my Wii and I must say that it really does work. I've even had matches that felt as if I was playing offline. "-"

Originally Posted by Kyosuke Alright... I did the port forwarding method and it works hella lmao. No more lag! xD Btw you might need to have the IP of your Wii to set it up.

Questions? Suggestions? Problems? Post em here!

[Demon]

Thanks Fury! Nice guide =D

Great job! I need this!

[Grim625]

Wow, awesome. I'll be sure to do this ASAP. Thanks.

[Mini Man56]

I'd love to try, but my mom will blow up on me if I mess with the router...

[Sora_Kurisu]

Thanks Fury i hope this would help me out with all the lags and stuff.

[Jak75]

It says I can't do 80, saying it will mess with my internet. so what do i do?

[Fury]

Originally Posted by Jak75 It says I can't do 80, saying it will mess with my internet. so what do i do?

Hm, what exactly does the error message say? If it really won't let you, skip that one. It should still be a little bit faster.

[Junioramped]

Nice guide Fury
awesome job, now matches might run a lot smoother

[Jak75]

The public port number cannot be 80.Because it will have a collision with the Wireless Router Web Service. I've got no idea what to do.

[Fury]

Originally Posted by Jak75 The public port number cannot be 80.Because it will have a collision with the Wireless Router Web Service. I've got no idea what to do.

Hm, skip that port and move on to the next one. Better have some ports forwarded than none at all.

[Nater]

So do I have to buy that package to port forward?

[Fury]

Originally Posted by Nater So do I have to buy that package to port forward?

What package? When you go onto Portforward.com there should be a list of Routers. You've most likely already bought a router if you're playing online (unless your wii's connected to the computer... In which case I don't think you can port forward).