Minimizing Your Lag When Playing Brawl Online (Updated 01.21.08 Wii VGA Cable Info)

[Fox P McCloud]

sure, I'll keep you posted on that.

what I mean by wired is this:

<internet capable device>-------<router>----<modem>______

legend: <> = device ---- = ethernet cable _____ = coaxial/phoneline/fiber/other WAN link

basically there's a WAN port on the router; your modem connects to this....typically there's 4 other ports, (labeled, not surprisingly 1-4) you can connect any network-capable device to any of these ports...from a PC, to a Wii, all the way up to your Dish Network DVR (though the latter-most is not enable yet :P). If you have more than 4 devices, then you'll just have to use a switch on one of the 4 ports, then connect the needed devices to the switch.

[Sai, Winner of Games]

I added information about a Wii VGA cable that seems good for connecting Wii consoles to monitors for playing in 480p, and its somewhat cheap (about $40). I'm not certain about its latency, but I will try to get one to test it.

[Sai, Winner of Games]

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[Svkv]

I do not have exact numbers for this, but for my laptop, connecting to a network wirelessly has more latency, enough to hinder good smash play most likely, compared to connecting with an ethernet cord. The Wii LAN Adapter should help reduce latency by letting you connect with an ethernet cord. Also connecting directly to your modem (bypassing your router) may reduce a small amount lag. If you are using wireless, you may want to consider not using encryption. Decoding an encrypted wireless packet may add to the latency, so turning off your wireless network's encryption while you play may also reduce some lag.



Let me make sure I understand correctly. I connect wirelessly so I should buy a Wii LAN Adapter and then connect with an ethernet cord? Preferably by connecting directly to my modem, right?

[pesticide]

gah, too much technical stuff. head hurts...

my wireless router's never had bad lag at all, so i should be okay

[kellerdood32]

it would be much easier if nintendo just had good connection like XBL, all you should need is to be a state or two away and be somewhat close to your router, i dont feel like spending 100 bucks on connection that should already be good, if its not good ill just reconsider the next time i buy a nintendo game.

[Tristan, Fattest of All Kids]

What the freak, Sai! Why do you make such long posts.

[CaliburChamp]

*bump*
Will a moderator please sticky this?

[CaliburChamp]

Help?
My main computer is not in the same room as my Wii. Is there no way for me to connect with the Wii LAN adapter? I own a laptop and 2 desktop computers, my main computer is hooked up with the dsl and router. Is it possible to hook up the secondary computer or laptop to the Wii LAN adapter for a solid wired connection?