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solid hill Dec 25, 2022, 12:44 AM

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Would I be able to connect an Ethernet cable between my PC and my Wii U to utilize vWii internet? My home wifi is too new to allow for it and I can't easily get an ethernet connection running to my router.

abstract wolf Dec 25, 2022, 12:46 AM

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funny cause someone just asked this in #console-tinkering

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in which case...

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@static mist

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what os do you use

static mist Dec 25, 2022, 12:50 AM

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Windows

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im positive bridging connections will work but my ethernet cable isnt being detected on my computer

solid hill Dec 25, 2022, 12:51 AM

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so in theory if i bought a usb ethernet adapter and connected it to my Wii U, then connected an ethernet cable between that and my PC, it would work fine?

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(provided i enable something in windows)

abstract wolf Dec 25, 2022, 12:52 AM

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static mist im positive bridging connections will work but my ethernet cable isnt being dete...

like its plugged in to the wii as well?

static mist Dec 25, 2022, 12:52 AM

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abstract wolf like its plugged in to the wii as well?

yes

solid hill Dec 25, 2022, 12:53 AM

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so all i'll need to do then is buy a USB ethernet adapter

abstract wolf Dec 25, 2022, 12:54 AM

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https://www.amazon.com/UGREEN-Ethernet-Adapter-Nintendo-Chromebook/dp/B00MYT481C?th=1

UGREEN Ethernet Adapter USB to 10 100 Mbps Network Adapter RJ45 Wir...

Description UGREEN USB 2.0 to 10/100Mbps Ethernet Network Adapter, gives you true 10/100 Mbps network access and connects your PC to any Ethernet network through any USB port. Hot swappable and compatible with both USB 1.1 and 2.0 hardware, it works conveniently with desktop and notebook PCs. Spe...

static mist Dec 25, 2022, 12:54 AM

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this the exact one i bought

solid hill Dec 25, 2022, 12:56 AM

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perfect

static mist Dec 25, 2022, 12:58 AM

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I just gotta figure out why my ethernet cable isn’t detecting on my computer

abstract wolf Dec 25, 2022, 12:59 AM

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cant believe im going to be using radeon relive to show you a setting

static mist Dec 25, 2022, 12:59 AM

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What is that

abstract wolf Dec 25, 2022, 1:00 AM

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dont worry about it

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just open network and sharing center

static mist Dec 25, 2022, 1:00 AM

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abstract wolf just open network and sharing center

yeah I been in it

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thats how I know my eth cable isnt detecting

abstract wolf Dec 25, 2022, 1:01 AM

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does it show up at all in adapter settings

static mist Dec 25, 2022, 1:01 AM

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abstract wolf Dec 25, 2022, 1:01 AM

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it does

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ok i dont need a video demonstration anymore

abstract wolf Dec 25, 2022, 1:01 AM

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static mist

double click it

static mist Dec 25, 2022, 1:01 AM

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ok

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now

abstract wolf Dec 25, 2022, 1:02 AM

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and then head to properties

static mist Dec 25, 2022, 1:02 AM

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properties is grayed out

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abstract wolf Dec 25, 2022, 1:03 AM

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oh go to the sharing tab

static mist Dec 25, 2022, 1:03 AM

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yup

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abstract wolf Dec 25, 2022, 1:03 AM

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turn on the setting, then in the dropdown, select what is probably going to be wireless network connection

static mist Dec 25, 2022, 1:06 AM

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Okay it disconnected me on my pc but I chose wi-fi in the drop down

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And pressed ok

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And nothing happened

abstract wolf Dec 25, 2022, 1:06 AM

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also is the wii on

static mist Dec 25, 2022, 1:06 AM

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Yes

abstract wolf Dec 25, 2022, 1:07 AM

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uh try do a connection test

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not sure how the wii goes with the lan adapter

static mist Dec 25, 2022, 1:08 AM

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Error

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51421

abstract wolf Dec 25, 2022, 1:09 AM

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man

static mist Dec 25, 2022, 1:10 AM

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I also get this error on my pc when attempting to bridge networks

abstract wolf Dec 25, 2022, 1:10 AM

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you sure that's the exact adapter you got? you sure you didn't get the usb 3.0 one?

static mist Dec 25, 2022, 1:14 AM

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Nope

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Got the exact same

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solid hill Dec 26, 2022, 8:33 PM

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Fuck it, I’m getting an Ethernet adapter today

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At least I’ll be able to do online Wii stuff

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Sadly not DS but w/e

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