SUNYNP Student Computer Help Desk

The Nintendo Wii only supports wireless connections out of the box which will not work on ResNet. Nintendo and many third party companies sell an accessory for Wii systems that allows them to use wired LAN connections. These accessories are usually referred to as “LAN Adapters” or “Wired Adapters” and have a USB connector on one end and a RJ45 connector on the other. This will allow you to connect your Wii system directly to ResNet without needing a computer to connect through.

Once you have purchased a LAN adapter for your Wii you will need to provide the Student Help Desk with the “Wired MAC Address” of the wired LAN adapter. The MAC address of the wireless interface will not work for this purpose.

If you have a Wii and want to connect to the Internet, send us an e-mail (helpdesk@newpaltz.edu) and be sure to include ALL of this information:

• Your name
• Your dorm telephone number
• Your NPCUID and New Paltz e-mail address
• The console type (Wii)
• The MAC address of the console

From the Wii Channel screen select the “Wii” button then go into “Wii Settings”. On the second page find the option “Internet” then go under “Console Information”. This screen should have a line with “USB Ethernet Adapter MAC Address” or “LAN Adapter MAC Address” or similar. (Note: The wireless MAC address will not work. You must have a Wii LAN adapter. See the Nintendo Wii section below for more information.)