Tutorial: Connecting to DHNet Wired service
Using Internet Connection Sharing for the Nintendo Wii
With Windows XP with Service Pack 2 or Service Pack 3
Please note that for Internet Connection Sharing, you will need the following:
- Nintendo Wii compatable USB-ethernet adapter
- Your computer must have two Ethernet ports
- An Ethernet crossover cable long enough to reach from your computer to the TiVo or Game Console. There are two types of Ethernet cables, straight through and cross-over. The cable used from your computer to the Ethernet jack on the wall is a straight through. You will need to purchase an Ethernet cross-over cable from a computer store depending on the system you are using.
- Remember this is a temporary solution until this system supports 802.1x authentication
If your computer doesn’t have a second Ethernet port you will need to install one or have a computer service store install one for you.
Steps Menu - 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16
Step 1
Connect your computer to the DHNet Ethernet port assigned to you in your room. Power up the machine and proceed to use it as you would to access the Internet. For instructions on how to connect to DHNet Wired service, please click here.
Step 2
Navigate to the Control Panel by clicking on START then CONTROL PANEL.
Step 3
If the Control Panel is not in Classic View, click the SWITCH TO CLASSIC VIEW from the menu on the left.
Step 4
Look for the icon called NETWORK CONNECTIONS and double-click on it.
Step 5
In the Network Connections window, look for the connection that you have set up for DHNet Wired service (normally Local Area Connection) and right click and select PROPERTIES.
Step 6
Navigate to the ADVANCED tab. Under the INTERNET CONNECTION SHARING title, select the first checkbox for ALLOW OTHER NETWORK USERS TO CONNECT THROUGH THIS COMPUTER'S INTERNET CONNECTION. Make sure all other checkboxes are UNCHECKED. Press OK when finished.
Step 7
NOTE: You cannot continue with this step until you have installed a second Ethernet card.
Select your secondary network card and go to PROPERTIES.
Step 8
In the General tab, select INTERNET PROTOCOL (TCP/IP) and click on PROPERTIES.
Step 9
In the General tab, leave the IP Address settings alone. You MUST set the Preferred and Alternate DNS servers. Please use the following information:
Preferred DNS Server: 128.227.47.6
Alternate DNS Server: 128.227.47.7
Step 10
The Internet Connection Sharing is now setup. On the Wii internet settings, you will need to use factory default settings for the setup of your network connection.
First, on the Wii Home screen, click the System Settings button.
Step 11
Next, click the Wii Settings button.
Step 12
Now navigate to the 2nd page of the Wii System Settings page and click “Internet”.
Step 13
Now click the Connection Settings.
Step 14
Select an available connection, preferably one that is not already configured. If no unused connections are available, select a connection and click “Clear Settings”.
Step 15
On the blank connection, select “Wired Connection”.
Step 16
All of the connection settings should be at the factory defaults already, so run the Connection Test.
Note: On the computer’s Network Connections window, the LAN adapter that the Wii is connected to will display “Network Cable Unplugged” until the Wii actually attempts to utilize the connection. (i.e. the Connection Test, the Internet Channel, etc)
All of the connection settings should be at the factory defaults already, so simply run the Connection Test.
Note: On the computer’s Network Connections window, the LAN adapter that the Wii is connected to will display “Network Cable Unplugged” until the Wii actually attempts to utilize the connection. (i.e. the Connection Test, the Internet Channel, etc)
If you have any questions or problems during configuration, please visit a DHNet @ Home location or contact the DHNet Help Desk at (352) 392-2171 x10191.