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Well, I'm new to this site, but I was wondering if I could get some help on a Device I have.
here's out it goes, when I first got my USB Connector set up, everything was going great for a week, then I was told everytime I connected my DS one of the two computers in the house lost it's connection. So, my nefhew said he fixed the problem, but now my Nintendo DS has problems getting online. sometimes it connects, but after several tires, and I think one of the computers can't be in use. I'm also wondering if it's cause of my location, or the router I'm using.

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Short diagnosis and practical checks tied to the suggestions already posted by , and .

The Nintendo Wi‑Fi USB Connector makes the host PC act as the wireless gateway for the DS. That host behavior can change routing/DHCP on the LAN or compete with the home router, which explains why another computer can lose connectivity when the DS attaches. Quick, focused tests will separate a router problem from a connector/host‑PC problem.

Recommended tests and data to collect:

  • Confirm which machine loses access: plug the USB connector into each PC in turn and note whether the same machine always drops off or whether the loss follows the connector.
  • Capture IP/gateway info before and after the DS connects by checking ipconfig /all on each PC; look for gateway or subnet changes that coincide with the disconnect.
  • Test the DS against the router directly (temporarily disable the USB connector) to see if the DS can join the router AP at all.
  • Temporarily pause host firewall/antivirus and retry the DS connection (only for a short test), since the sharing software can be blocked.
  • Move the connector and DS very close together for a single test to rule out weak-signal effects.

If tests point to the host PC/connector (common result), try these fixes: host the USB connector on a machine that has a wired (Ethernet) uplink rather than a wireless uplink; update the connector software and the PC wireless drivers; update router firmware; and avoid overlapping wireless configurations by using a single wireless mode and trying different channels. If the router itself refuses DS connections when the connector is out of the loop, recheck router wireless/security settings (use an unencrypted SSID briefly for testing, then restore security).

These steps separate hardware, host‑PC configuration, and router compatibility, and they give concrete diagnostic data that can be reported back if deeper troubleshooting is needed.

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Check the settings on your router. Try changing them to channel 6 and G only as opposed to G & B. Sounds daft but the PSP had similar issues and that's what generally solved them.

Dazza :cool:

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What kind of router are you using?

I know the PSP and DS both where having problems with some of the linksys routers.

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