Wi-Fi and router-related help Page 22

Started by Dave-o-rama July 31st, 2007 7:08 AM
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Posted September 29th, 2011
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Hi,

I recently got a new Router (Netgear WGR614v10) since my previous router was no longer working (Netgear WGR614 older version).

At first it seemed like an easy upgrade, as the two routers are very similar. I enabled WEP security and was able to connect my DS without any problems.

However, I quickly started having problems. Some times of the day I can connect to Wi-Fi without any problems and it works great. Other times of the day it does not work at all. I get various error codes, but the most common is Error 51301.

I have researched as many possible fixes for this error code as possible, and tried nearly all of them. What baffles me is that even though the router settings do not appear to change, I can sometimes connect perfectly, and other times cannot.

Are there any settings/outside influences/etc that may change from time to time and not allow my DS to always connect? I am curious if what else is connected to the router may make a difference, but so far my DS has worked and not worked with all combinations of other computers connected.

Any suggestions besides 'check the nintendo help page' would be great.

Thanks!
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Router: Belkin N10
DS Used: DSi XL, DS Phat

I've tried looking all over Google for this, and the suggestions I've followed so far are to disable my router's inner-firewall and change the Channel to 1. Neither of these appear to have worked.

I'm trying to do a Wi-Fi trade using WFC. So far, two trades have been allowed, and two trades blocked. It gets as far as "Trader wants to play with you!", then either boots me or the other off with a 86420 error. This is weird, because it's also allowed two trades through, and I've not done anything different :/ Can anyone tell me what's going on?

I could try setting up a static IP, which is the third suggestion, but I have absolutely no idea how. Any suggestions on that front would be welcome as well. :U

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Hello. I recently change my wpa to wep. Because my Nintendo ds lite needs wep to get on the internet. I was wondering does anyone know how to secure the internet on wep. If so can you tell me step by step. Thanks I wanted it to know. Because everytime I played counterstrike it kicks me out. That say your internet isn't secured and crap like that. I have Dlink Dir- 615. Thanks.
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From what I've heard, WEP is not very secure in general. It's possible that your other games require better security. You can make sure you are using the better form of WEP (128) by checking your router settings, but you can't make WEP any more secure than that.
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IF you're willing to try it, see if MAC Address Filtering works You'd need to find the physical/MAC address of each device, though, before turning it on. It shouldn't be kicking you off just because you're using WEP and not WPA, however.
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Hello. I just called my router company. I have an D Link router. One of the tech support says that WEP is not compatible with window 7. Is this true. Also if I use WEP on my laptop I cannot use it for the nintendo ds lite. So my ideas was to get an Ethernet cord for my ds lite. Is there away I can get one. Please help. I really want to play online. So I would have to use wpa personal
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Hello. I just called my router company. I have an D Link router. One of the tech support says that WEP is not compatible with window 7. Is this true. Also if I use WEP on my laptop I cannot use it for the nintendo ds lite. So my ideas was to get an Ethernet cord for my ds lite. Is there away I can get one. Please help. I really want to play online. So I would have to use wpa personal
WEP is wholly compatible with Windows 7. That's what I use at home. And the DS Lite cannot communicate with the internet with anything other than wireless. You're better off using the Ethernet cable for your laptop, if you do get one.

Also, try disconnecting and then reconnecting your laptop to your wireless network. That should fix any connectivity issues for the laptop, unless you've got a faulty wireless card in the laptop.
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Hello. I just contact D link yesterday. They said that the router that I have does not support Nintendo ds lite. My security is wpa personal. This is what I have to be on. I can not change it to WEP. I want to know what should I do. Should I trade in my Nintendo ds lite and buy a Nintendo dsi that support wpa personal. Let me know the answer. Thanks

Oh by the way I had my ds lite for quite a while. I had it when it first came out. Two of my laptop has window 7 and wep does not support window 7. Oh damn.
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What do you mean Windows 7 does not support WEP? Mine does :| And there must be some way to change your security to WEP my router did not work with wi-fi and I changed it to WEP.. who is your network provider? If it is DLink then check this -

http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index?qid=20090510094659AASNsFT


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I have a D LInk Dir 615. And the customer service people says window 7 doesn't support WEP. What wireless you have? How do I find what wireless I have? Is it G or N. I heard it got certain letters.
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The lettering only marks a speed and range difference. Not a protocol difference.

Hello. I just contact D link yesterday. They said that the router that I have does not support Nintendo ds lite. My security is wpa personal. This is what I have to be on. I can not change it to WEP. I want to know what should I do. Should I trade in my Nintendo ds lite and buy a Nintendo dsi that support wpa personal. Let me know the answer. Thanks

Oh by the way I had my ds lite for quite a while. I had it when it first came out. Two of my laptop has window 7 and wep does not support window 7. Oh damn.
Well, firstly, it's because the router itself doesn't support WEP, it sounds like. And pretty much every DS game cannot support WPA, no matter the system hardware, so the only thing getting a DSi would do you is allow you to browse the internet from it. You still wouldn't be able to play your games online.

And Windows 7 does support WEP. That's what I'm using right now. The issue lies in your router not supporting it.

I suggest getting a WEP-capable router instead, and reading up on how to set MAC Address Filtering.

Here are some WEP-capable routers of off Newegg: http://www.newegg.com/Product/ProductList.aspx?Submit=ENE&DEPA=0&Order=BESTMATCH&Description=wep+router&x=0&y=0
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Hi
I have the following problem:
At last, I have (after several hours) installed my wi-fi usb connector.
The small wi-fi symbol is blue too. I go to my ds menu around to connect, but after minutes of connecting nothing still does itself ... what does this lie with? I also have no electronic distractions etc in the way.What can I do?

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My question also related to the Wifi USB thing, but i got a third party one..
Is there anyway i can connect it to the DS, because the DS says it needs registering, yet there's nothing to enable registration :/

Also, i have the Thomson Tg585v7 Router, infamous i know, but is that WEP compatible? and if yes, would it be easier for me just to disable security for the few minutes i go on?
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Also, i have the Thomson Tg585v7 Router, infamous i know, but is that WEP compatible? and if yes, would it be easier for me just to disable security for the few minutes i go on?
From what I found online the router supports WEP. It is initially harder to use WEP over a non-secure connection. However, after you have set up WEP there is no extra difficulty.
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Heys guys! I kinda need some help with connecting to Wi-Fi using my DSi.
So here's my router: Netgear 54 Mps Wireless Router WGR614 v. 7

Now I can connect to the internet using my DSi and Wii if I just enter the security code but when I try to use Wi-Fi, it says that the access point's security settings are not supported by my DS.

I'm not the best with computers... So is there some way that I can like, change the settings on my router to support the Wi-Fi on my DSi? If someone could answer this for me and uh, tell me how to do it, that would be great! Thanks! ^_^;

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From what I found online the router supports WEP. It is initially harder to use WEP over a non-secure connection. However, after you have set up WEP there is no extra difficulty.
Okay, so if need be then i can use WEP,

I'm still trying to get this Usb WiFi thing to work, (its not an officia one, but i was sold on the fact that it was 1/3 the price of an official one, and did the same thing. Is there a way i can get this to work, without the registration program the official has? (Vague question i know)

but my last:
How can I access and edit the list of allowed MAC adresses on the Thomson Tg585v7 Router?
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hello, is there any way i can download software for the nintendo wifi usb connector on my mac? i just got a new macbook and i was wonderin if theres any way to get the software on mac version
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Well guys, I need help, badly.

My laptop seems to keep dropping my signal and picking it back up constantly with any router.
At first I thought it was interference, due to the fact I pick up on routers around the neighborhood, but it even drops on my Netgear or Linksys routers which have 5 out of 5 bar connection.

System Details:
I run on Vista Home Basic 32 bit Toshiba Satellite L355 (Service Pack 1 Installed)
8 GB RAM - 220 GB Hard Drive (System Description Says 3 GB RAM, but the store and sticker said 8)
Built In Wireless Adapter (only says WIFI Certified, nothing about what kind of adapter)
Intel Celeron Processor

It would be great if someone can help(: I miss the internet D:

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Well guys, I need help, badly.

My laptop seems to keep dropping my signal and picking it back up constantly with any router.
At first I thought it was interference, due to the fact I pick up on routers around the neighborhood, but it even drops on my Netgear or Linksys routers which have 5 out of 5 bar connection.

System Details:
I run on Vista Home Basic 32 bit Toshiba Satellite L355 (Service Pack 1 Installed)
8 GB RAM - 220 GB Hard Drive (System Description Says 3 GB RAM, but the store and sticker said 8)
Built In Wireless Adapter (only says WIFI Certified, nothing about what kind of adapter)
Intel Celeron Processor

It would be great if someone can help(: I miss the internet D:
Are you losing the whole network or only your internet connection?

If it's your network, then it my be a hardware problem and/or the modem/router losing connections.

If it's your IC, then maybe it's from the providing company; ask them to reset your connection or something.

Other problems might e from your WEP key, your OS, your firewall is interfering, your anti-virus, maybe your wireless router is far from your PC..I'm not sure about any of this, though.

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Are you losing the whole network or only your internet connection?

If it's your network, then it my be a hardware problem and/or the modem/router losing connections.

If it's your IC, then maybe it's from the providing company; ask them to reset your connection or something.

Other problems might e from your WEP key, your OS, your firewall is interfering, your anti-virus, maybe your wireless router is far from your PC..I'm not sure about any of this, though.
I'm not completely sure. When I have "Network and Sharing" open and it occurs, it implies that the Router is unidentified or it has a cross through internet/router line.

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I just recently moved into a dorm room at my new college. I chose not to use the school's network because they monitor your usage to check for things like illegal file sharing. I am using my phone (HTC Evo 4G for Sprint) to tether 3G/4G wireless broadband service to my PC in my dorm in order to forgo the above mentioned violations of my privacy. Can my school still see what I am doing online?
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Nintendo DS connectivity problems. Error Code 51300 usually, Nintendo claims that it is a "WEP Key issue". I'm not even using encryption. MAC filtering is disabled, as is the router's firewall.

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Help greatly appreciated. FYI, I get the feeling it's got to do with interference, but there isn't much I can do about that.
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