[SOLVED] Wii Internet Connectivity Issues

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Wii is losing Internet wifi connectivity every few min.

Internet is up.

DSL log showing these errors for Wii -
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 [FONT=Lucida Console]WED JUN 06 21:32:59 2012
    DNS: Recevied invalid DNS request from 192.168.1.47 'îîîîîîîîîîîîîîîîîîîîîîîîîîîîîîîî192.168.1.47'

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Any ideas?

Thanks. . .

John
 
Hi John,

What's your subscribed bandwidth? How many wireless devices do you have that are connected to your router? How far is the Wii from your router?

When did it start acting up? How along ago?

Also, this could be interference from nearby electronic devices or small appliances, perhaps weak signal?

Okay....this is it for now. Sorry if I'd ask a few questions. :grin1:
 
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Only the Wii + 1 desktop (Ethernet) were connected.

Chase (11) told me that someone hacked his Wii accounts and upon creating new accounts the connectivity issues began.

Verizon DSL is the obvious culprit -

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Kids iin bed now. I'll call Verizon tomorrow.

Thanks!

John
 
Is your network secured with WEP (equivalent to a No Security at all) or not secured at all? That is a big No...No...sorry to say this. Your bandwidth is kind of low too. :grin1:
According from Nintendo site:
The Wii Console is compatible with the following Wireless Security standards:WEP
WPA
WPA-PSK (TKIP)
WPA-PSK (AES)
WPA2-PSK (AES) <=== :thumbsup2:​
Click to expand...
 
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WEP..

Code: 
[FONT=Lucida Console] Thu 06/07/2012  0:42:34.21 
Thu 06/07/2012  0:42:34.21 
Thu 06/07/2012  0:42:34.24 
  
 
	***  IPCONFIG AT END  ***  

 
Wireless System Information Summary
(Time: 6/7/2012 00:42:34 Eastern Daylight Time)


======================================================================= 
============================== SHOW DRIVERS =========================== 
=======================================================================


Interface name: Wireless Network Connection

    Driver                    : Intel(R) WiFi Link 5100 AGN
    Vendor                    : Intel Corporation
    Provider                  : Intel
    Date                      : 1/22/2012
    Version                   : 14.3.2.1
    INF file                  : C:\Windows\INF\oem59.inf
    Type                      : Native Wi-Fi Driver
    Radio types supported     : 802.11g
    FIPS 140-2 mode supported : Yes
    Hosted network supported  : Yes
    Authentication and cipher supported in infrastructure mode:
                                Open            None
                                Open            WEP-40bit
                                Open            WEP-104bit
                                Open            WEP
                                Shared          WEP-40bit
                                Shared          WEP-104bit
                                Shared          WEP
                                WPA-Enterprise  TKIP
                                WPA-Enterprise  CCMP
                                WPA-Personal    TKIP
                                WPA-Personal    CCMP
                                WPA2-Enterprise TKIP
                                WPA2-Enterprise CCMP
                                WPA2-Personal   TKIP
                                WPA2-Personal   CCMP
                                Open            Vendor defined
    Authentication and cipher supported in ad-hoc mode:
                                Open            None
                                Open            WEP-40bit
                                Open            WEP-104bit
                                Open            WEP
                                Shared          WEP-40bit
                                Shared          WEP-104bit
                                Shared          WEP
                                WPA2-Personal   CCMP


======================================================================= 
============================= SHOW INTERFACES ========================= 
=======================================================================


There is 1 interface on the system: 

    Name                   : Wireless Network Connection
    Description            : Intel(R) WiFi Link 5100 AGN
    GUID                   : 7d22b0e6-a8c0-4f18-9df8-5e823b55c9c8
    Physical address       : 00:16:ea:7b:8e:aa
    State                  : connected
    SSID                   : 07FX10035902
    BSSID                  : 00:12:0e:8d:a5:b4
    Network type           : Infrastructure
    Radio type             : 802.11g
    Authentication         : Open
    Cipher                 : WEP
    Connection mode        : Auto Connect
    Channel                : 6
    Receive rate (Mbps)    : 54
    Transmit rate (Mbps)   : 54
    Signal                 : 99% 
    Profile                : 07FX10035902 

    Hosted network status  : Not started


======================================================================= 
=========================== SHOW HOSTED NETWORK ======================= 
=======================================================================


Hosted network settings 
----------------------- 
    Mode                   : Allowed
    SSID name              : "EYE_IN_SKY-81350"
    Max number of clients  : 8
    Authentication         : WPA2-Personal
    Cipher                 : CCMP

Hosted network status   
--------------------- 
    Status                 : Not started


======================================================================= 
============================= SHOW SETTINGS =========================== 
=======================================================================


Wireless LAN settings 
--------------------- 
    Show blocked networks in visible network list: No

    Only use GP profiles on GP-configured networks: No

    Hosted network mode allowed in WLAN service: Yes

    Allow shared user credentials for network authentication: Yes

    Block period: Not Configured.

    Auto configuration logic is enabled on interface "Wireless Network Connection"


======================================================================= 
============================== SHOW FILTERS =========================== 
=======================================================================


Allow list on the system (group policy) 
--------------------------------------- 
    <None>

Allow list on the system (user) 
------------------------------- 
    <None>

Block list on the system (group policy) 
--------------------------------------- 
    <None>

Block list on the system (user) 
------------------------------- 
    <None>


======================================================================= 
=========================== SHOW CREATEALLUSER ======================== 
=======================================================================


Everyone is allowed to create all user profiles.


======================================================================= 
============================= SHOW PROFILES =========================== 
=======================================================================


Profiles on interface Wireless Network Connection:

Group policy profiles (read only)
---------------------------------
    <None>

User profiles
-------------
    All User Profile     : Anita
    All User Profile     : meerdr
    All User Profile     : 07FX10035902


======================================================================= 
========================== SHOW PROFILES NAME=* ======================= 
=======================================================================


Profile Anita on interface Wireless Network Connection: 
======================================================================= 

Applied: All User Profile    

Profile information 
------------------- 
    Version                : 1
    Type                   : Wireless LAN
    Name                   : Anita
    Control options        : 
        Connection mode    : Connect manually
        Network broadcast  : Connect only if this network is broadcasting
        AutoSwitch         : Do not switch to other networks

Connectivity settings 
--------------------- 
    Number of SSIDs        : 1
    SSID name              : "Anita"
    Network type           : Infrastructure
    Radio type             : [ Any Radio Type ]
    Vendor extension          : Not present

Security settings 
----------------- 
    Authentication         : WPA2-Personal
    Cipher                 : CCMP
    Security key           : Present


Profile meerdr on interface Wireless Network Connection: 
======================================================================= 

Applied: All User Profile    

Profile information 
------------------- 
    Version                : 1
    Type                   : Wireless LAN
    Name                   : meerdr
    Control options        : 
        Connection mode    : Connect automatically
        Network broadcast  : Connect only if this network is broadcasting
        AutoSwitch         : Do not switch to other networks

Connectivity settings 
--------------------- 
    Number of SSIDs        : 1
    SSID name              : "meerdr"
    Network type           : Infrastructure
    Radio type             : [ Any Radio Type ]
    Vendor extension          : Not present

Security settings 
----------------- 
    Authentication         : WPA-Personal
    Cipher                 : TKIP
    Security key           : Present


Profile 07FX10035902 on interface Wireless Network Connection: 
======================================================================= 

Applied: All User Profile    

Profile information 
------------------- 
    Version                : 1
    Type                   : Wireless LAN
    Name                   : 07FX10035902
    Control options        : 
        Connection mode    : Connect automatically
        Network broadcast  : Connect only if this network is broadcasting
        AutoSwitch         : Do not switch to other networks

Connectivity settings 
--------------------- 
    Number of SSIDs        : 1
    SSID name              : "07FX10035902"
    Network type           : Infrastructure
    Radio type             : [ Any Radio Type ]
    Vendor extension          : Not present

Security settings 
----------------- 
    Authentication         : Open
    Cipher                 : WEP
    Security key           : Present
    Key Index              : 1


======================================================================= 
======================= SHOW NETWORKS MODE=BSSID ====================== 
=======================================================================

 
Interface name : Wireless Network Connection 
There are 13 networks currently visible. 

SSID 1 : linksys
    Network type            : Infrastructure
    Authentication          : Open
    Encryption              : None 
    BSSID 1                 : 98:fc:11:b9:72:a0
         Signal             : 60%  
         Radio type         : 802.11n
         Channel            : 6 
         Basic rates (Mbps) : 1 2 5.5 11
         Other rates (Mbps) : 6 9 12 18 24 36 48 54

SSID 2 : 07FX10035902
    Network type            : Infrastructure
    Authentication          : Open
    Encryption              : WEP 
    BSSID 1                 : 00:12:0e:8d:a5:b4
         Signal             : 99%  
         Radio type         : 802.11g
         Channel            : 6 
         Basic rates (Mbps) : 1 2 5.5 11
         Other rates (Mbps) : 6 9 12 18 24 36 48 54

SSID 3 : Alysa-Wireless
    Network type            : Infrastructure
    Authentication          : WPA2-Personal
    Encryption              : CCMP 
    BSSID 1                 : 00:22:3f:d8:24:98
         Signal             : 80%  
         Radio type         : 802.11g
         Channel            : 1 
         Basic rates (Mbps) : 1 2 5.5 11
         Other rates (Mbps) : 6 9 12 18 24 36 48 54

SSID 4 : MarioDragon
    Network type            : Infrastructure
    Authentication          : Open
    Encryption              : WEP 
    BSSID 1                 : 00:13:10:11:65:7c
         Signal             : 35%  
         Radio type         : 802.11g
         Channel            : 6 
         Basic rates (Mbps) : 1 2 5.5 6 11 12 24
         Other rates (Mbps) : 9 18 36 48 54

SSID 5 : lionsfan
    Network type            : Infrastructure
    Authentication          : WPA2-Personal
    Encryption              : CCMP 
    BSSID 1                 : 78:cd:8e:e7:00:88
         Signal             : 31%  
         Radio type         : 802.11n
         Channel            : 1 
         Basic rates (Mbps) : 1 2 5.5 11
         Other rates (Mbps) : 6 9 12 18 24 36 48 54

SSID 6 : NETGEAR
    Network type            : Infrastructure
    Authentication          : Open
    Encryption              : None 
    BSSID 1                 : 00:24:b2:0f:0d:92
         Signal             : 26%  
         Radio type         : 802.11g
         Channel            : 11 
         Basic rates (Mbps) : 1 2 5.5 11
         Other rates (Mbps) : 6 9 12 18 24 36 48 54

SSID 7 : linksys
    Network type            : Infrastructure
    Authentication          : WPA-Personal
    Encryption              : TKIP 
    BSSID 1                 : 00:16:b6:ba:07:cd
         Signal             : 26%  
         Radio type         : 802.11g
         Channel            : 6 
         Basic rates (Mbps) : 1 2 5.5 11
         Other rates (Mbps) : 6 9 12 18 24 36 48 54

SSID 8 : Williamson
    Network type            : Infrastructure
    Authentication          : Open
    Encryption              : WEP 
    BSSID 1                 : 00:0f:66:42:9a:cc
         Signal             : 33%  
         Radio type         : 802.11g
         Channel            : 6 
         Basic rates (Mbps) : 1 2 5.5 11
         Other rates (Mbps) : 6 9 12 18 24 36 48 54

SSID 9 : HOME-2F98
    Network type            : Infrastructure
    Authentication          : WPA2-Personal
    Encryption              : CCMP 
    BSSID 1                 : 78:cd:8e:0f:2f:98
         Signal             : 23%  
         Radio type         : 802.11n
         Channel            : 11 
         Basic rates (Mbps) : 1 2 5.5 11
         Other rates (Mbps) : 6 9 12 18 24 36 48 54

SSID 10 : JeffHome
    Network type            : Infrastructure
    Authentication          : WPA-Personal
    Encryption              : TKIP 
    BSSID 1                 : 00:09:5b:de:25:6a
         Signal             : 21%  
         Radio type         : 802.11g
         Channel            : 11 
         Basic rates (Mbps) : 1 2 5.5 11
         Other rates (Mbps) : 6 9 12 18 24 36 48 54

SSID 11 : 
    Network type            : Infrastructure
    Authentication          : WPA2-Personal
    Encryption              : CCMP 
    BSSID 1                 : 00:26:f3:4e:99:8a
         Signal             : 31%  
         Radio type         : 802.11n
         Channel            : 1 
         Basic rates (Mbps) : 1 2 5.5 11
         Other rates (Mbps) : 6 9 12 18 24 36 48 54
    BSSID 2                 : 00:26:f3:49:d4:19
         Signal             : 21%  
         Radio type         : 802.11n
         Channel            : 1 
         Basic rates (Mbps) : 1 2 5.5 11
         Other rates (Mbps) : 6 9 12 18 24 36 48 54
    BSSID 3                 : 78:cd:8e:0f:2f:99
         Signal             : 23%  
         Radio type         : 802.11n
         Channel            : 11 
         Basic rates (Mbps) : 1 2 5.5 11
         Other rates (Mbps) : 6 9 12 18 24 36 48 54
    BSSID 4                 : 78:cd:8e:0f:2f:9a
         Signal             : 23%  
         Radio type         : 802.11n
         Channel            : 11 
         Basic rates (Mbps) : 1 2 5.5 11
         Other rates (Mbps) : 6 9 12 18 24 36 48 54
    BSSID 5                 : 78:cd:8e:0f:2f:9b
         Signal             : 23%  
         Radio type         : 802.11n
         Channel            : 11 
         Basic rates (Mbps) : 1 2 5.5 11
         Other rates (Mbps) : 6 9 12 18 24 36 48 54

SSID 12 : JJDLink
    Network type            : Infrastructure
    Authentication          : WPA2-Personal
    Encryption              : CCMP 
    BSSID 1                 : 00:24:01:66:bd:4f
         Signal             : 25%  
         Radio type         : 802.11n
         Channel            : 2 
         Basic rates (Mbps) : 1 2 5.5 11
         Other rates (Mbps) : 6 9 12 18 24 36 48 54

SSID 13 : touchit?
    Network type            : Infrastructure
    Authentication          : WPA2-Personal
    Encryption              : CCMP 
    BSSID 1                 : 58:6d:8f:4b:f0:9a
         Signal             : 21%  
         Radio type         : 802.11n
         Channel            : 1 
         Basic rates (Mbps) : 1 2 5.5 11
         Other rates (Mbps) : 6 9 12 18 24 36 48 54

  
 
  
 

The Wired AutoConfig Service (dot3svc) is not running.

  
 

The Wired AutoConfig Service (dot3svc) is not running.

 

The Wired AutoConfig Service (dot3svc) is not running.

  
 
Thu 06/07/2012  0:42:34.92 
Thu 06/07/2012  0:42:34.92 
Thu 06/07/2012  0:42:34.94 
  
 
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Windows IP Configuration

   Host Name . . . . . . . . . . . . : PC1
   Primary Dns Suffix  . . . . . . . : 
   Node Type . . . . . . . . . . . . : Hybrid
   IP Routing Enabled. . . . . . . . : No
   WINS Proxy Enabled. . . . . . . . : No
   DNS Suffix Search List. . . . . . : myhome.westell.com

Wireless LAN adapter Wireless Network Connection 2:

   Media State . . . . . . . . . . . : Media disconnected
   Connection-specific DNS Suffix  . : 
   Description . . . . . . . . . . . : Microsoft Virtual WiFi Miniport Adapter
   Physical Address. . . . . . . . . : 00-16-EA-7B-8E-AB
   DHCP Enabled. . . . . . . . . . . : Yes
   Autoconfiguration Enabled . . . . : Yes

Wireless LAN adapter Wireless Network Connection:

   Connection-specific DNS Suffix  . : myhome.westell.com
   Description . . . . . . . . . . . : Intel(R) WiFi Link 5100 AGN
   Physical Address. . . . . . . . . : 00-16-EA-7B-8E-AA
   DHCP Enabled. . . . . . . . . . . : Yes
   Autoconfiguration Enabled . . . . : Yes
   Link-local IPv6 Address . . . . . : fe80::91e4:72da:4a56:5348%11(Preferred) 
   IPv4 Address. . . . . . . . . . . : 192.168.1.43(Preferred) 
   Subnet Mask . . . . . . . . . . . : 255.255.255.0
   Lease Obtained. . . . . . . . . . : Wednesday, June 06, 2012 22:24:09
   Lease Expires . . . . . . . . . . : Thursday, June 07, 2012 22:24:09
   Default Gateway . . . . . . . . . : 192.168.1.1
   DHCP Server . . . . . . . . . . . : 192.168.1.1
   DHCPv6 IAID . . . . . . . . . . . : 218109674
   DHCPv6 Client DUID. . . . . . . . : 00-01-00-01-13-B7-BB-D0-00-1E-EC-82-21-04
   DNS Servers . . . . . . . . . . . : 192.168.1.1
                                       192.168.1.1
   NetBIOS over Tcpip. . . . . . . . : Enabled

Ethernet adapter Local Area Connection:

   Media State . . . . . . . . . . . : Media disconnected
   Connection-specific DNS Suffix  . : 
   Description . . . . . . . . . . . : Realtek PCIe GBE Family Controller
   Physical Address. . . . . . . . . : 00-1E-EC-82-21-04
   DHCP Enabled. . . . . . . . . . . : Yes
   Autoconfiguration Enabled . . . . : Yes

Tunnel adapter isatap.myhome.westell.com:

   Media State . . . . . . . . . . . : Media disconnected
   Connection-specific DNS Suffix  . : myhome.westell.com
   Description . . . . . . . . . . . : Microsoft ISATAP Adapter
   Physical Address. . . . . . . . . : 00-00-00-00-00-00-00-E0
   DHCP Enabled. . . . . . . . . . . : No
   Autoconfiguration Enabled . . . . : Yes

Tunnel adapter Local Area Connection* 9:

   Connection-specific DNS Suffix  . : 
   Description . . . . . . . . . . . : Teredo Tunneling Pseudo-Interface
   Physical Address. . . . . . . . . : 00-00-00-00-00-00-00-E0
   DHCP Enabled. . . . . . . . . . . : No
   Autoconfiguration Enabled . . . . : Yes
   IPv6 Address. . . . . . . . . . . : 2001:0:4137:9e76:1486:24ad:3f57:fed4(Preferred) 
   Link-local IPv6 Address . . . . . : fe80::1486:24ad:3f57:fed4%16(Preferred) 
   Default Gateway . . . . . . . . . : ::
   NetBIOS over Tcpip. . . . . . . . : Disabled
  
 
  
 
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Should it be changed?
 
Thanks for the additional info. provided John. That must have been the issue why Wii was hacked, sorry about that.
Most of your nearby Wi-Fi neighbors are using WPA and WPA2. FYI....Windows 7 works so well with WPA2-AES encryption.

Can you change the network security to WPA2 if your wireless router and wireless devices can handshake with WPA2 of course?
 
I've seen the settings inside the router - check a box, as I recall.

I don't have access to the modem right now - in kiddies room. I'll try the WPA2 setting tomorrow.

Thanks - didn't realize we were that vulnerable.
 
Too vulnerable....... it's still not too late to make things right.

FYI....WPA has been hacked as well, your network will be secured and worry free with WPA2. :smile9:

Please keep us posted.
 

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