using nintendos WFC for other things

uzumakishade · February 06, 2006, 02:33:18 AM

is it possible to use the WFC for things like Ds2key or other homebrew programs that require wireless routers?

m2pt5 · February 06, 2006, 07:18:57 AM

No.

I seem to recall, however, that it's possible to use the Nintendo dongle, not the service, as a normal AP, with a bit of trickery.

uzumakishade · February 06, 2006, 03:48:59 PM

sorry thats what i meant, i meant the dongle, if theres a way i can use it as an AP for something like ds2key cuz i really want to try it but i dont have a wireless router, if i can use it for something like that can you show me the link where i can

754boy · February 06, 2006, 04:49:25 PM

so the Wifi Dongle isn't compatible with homebrew shit? Hmm......never knew that. :shock: Glad I got a regular router now.

m2pt5 · February 06, 2006, 05:19:52 PM

Quote from: "754boy"so the Wifi Dongle isn't compatible with homebrew shit?

Did you even read my post?

You can set up the dongle as a standard Wifi access point, with a bit of messing around with the drivers for the non-Nintendo equivalent of the same unit.

Edit: Despite that it's a Ralink chipset, WMB doesn't work with USB devices.

uzumakishade · February 06, 2006, 10:17:38 PM

im really new at all this and i found this on the gbadev forums

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Yes, with a bit of work all wifi homebrew works with the nintendo wifi adapter.

1. Follow the directions here: http://forum.gbadev.org/viewtopic.php?p=64608#64608
2. Open your ASUS WLAN Card Settings
3. Click the configuration button
4. Go to the encryption tab
5. Set "Network authentication" to open
6. Set "Data encryption" to disabled

I only tested this with XP and you must follow the directions in the link I posted EXACTLY.
It's also a good idea to add your DS's MAC address in the access control tab.

well after i clicked the first link, i downloaded the nin_wifi.rar file and i wasnt sure how to install the drivers in the rar file since it didnt come with a exe file... would i just extract it somewhere? im not sure about it, if someone could let me kno it would be a big help

FearnleyP · February 07, 2006, 07:21:13 AM

uzumakishade,

The file you downloaded is like a zip file. You need Winrar to extract the files.

Hope that helps!

uzumakishade · February 07, 2006, 03:24:16 PM

yes i know how zip files work etc, i mean in the rar file there is a folder called drivers, and im not sure how to install them as there is no .exe folder for them or anything

someone_Else · February 07, 2006, 03:59:43 PM

Quote from: "uzumakishade"yes i know how zip files work etc, i mean in the rar file there is a folder called drivers, and im not sure how to install them as there is no .exe folder for them or anything

Extract to a folder, right click the .inf file, and choose install.

uzumakishade · February 07, 2006, 11:25:42 PM

im still having trouble with this.
when i run the ASUS control center it says it cant detect the wrieless lan card, if anyone can help with this step by step it would be very much appreciated

taroto · February 09, 2006, 04:39:40 PM

Yay! Installed the mod to my nintendo usb wifi connector! My connector sends, but it can't recieve. I don't know why. I installed everthing correctly.
Help?

uzumakishade · February 09, 2006, 05:33:25 PM

hey toroto it works for you? can you explain to me how you did it on msn or something? or if you dont have msn maybe post it here or pm me with detailed instructions cuz i just cant seem to install it to work :|