DS Lite and Intec WiFi Max (USB Stick) Connectivity? [Archive]

JaxMac

Jul 6, 2006, 11:04 PM

Hi all,

I know that the Nintendo USB WiFi stick doesn't work with Macs.

Can anyone tell me about this other USB WiFi Stick made by Intec? According to the Amazon.com description, it works with "any internet enabled PC". Would that include Macs?

I know I could always make an Airport setup... but it is a lot more convenient with just a USB stick in my Mac.

Here's the product link from Amazon (couldn't find the Intec website) :

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000F9Q3PC/ref=pd_luc_19_lc_a163306x33_r2c2_a2_i/102-3640729-6012156?%5Fencoding=UTF8&v=glance&n=468642

http://images.amazon.com/images/P/B000F9Q3PC.01._SS500_SCLZZZZZZZ_V64257214_.jpg

evangelion-01

Jul 6, 2006, 11:14 PM

if it doesnt work, then it will work on windows :)

DarkNetworks

Jul 6, 2006, 11:45 PM

i doubt it'll work on Macs...

hey wait the ds supports g or b?

Pistol Pete

Jul 7, 2006, 01:00 AM

i doubt it'll work on Macs...

hey wait the ds supports g or b?

only b i am pretty sure.

GFLPraxis

Jul 7, 2006, 01:01 AM

DS is b, but g is backwards compatible.

Foxglove9

Jul 7, 2006, 01:14 AM

So the Nintendo brand USB WiFi connector doesn't work on macs?! I was planning on getting it soon. :confused:

GFLPraxis

Jul 7, 2006, 07:49 AM

So the Nintendo brand USB WiFi connector doesn't work on macs?! I was planning on getting it soon. :confused:

I don't think there are Mac drivers to use it.

7on

Jul 7, 2006, 08:37 AM

DS is b, but g is backwards compatible.

G routers are only backwards compatible because they send out two signals, a B and G

Mavimao

Jul 7, 2006, 08:56 AM

Hi all,

I know that the Nintendo USB WiFi stick doesn't work with Macs.

Can anyone tell me about this other USB WiFi Stick made by Intec? According to the Amazon.com description, it works with "any internet enabled PC". Would that include Macs?

I know I could always make an Airport setup... but it is a lot more convenient with just a USB stick in my Mac.

Here's the product link from Amazon (couldn't find the Intec website) :

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000F9Q3PC/ref=pd_luc_19_lc_a163306x33_r2c2_a2_i/102-3640729-6012156?%5Fencoding=UTF8&v=glance&n=468642

http://images.amazon.com/images/P/B000F9Q3PC.01._SS500_SCLZZZZZZZ_V64257214_.jpg

If your computer is connected to the internet via ethernet, and you have an airport card in your mac, you can use that to connect to the ds.

Look at this thread: http://forums.macrumors.com/showthread.php?t=162400&highlight=shared+internet+nintendo+ds

DarkNetworks

Jul 7, 2006, 09:21 AM

If your computer is connected to the internet via ethernet, and you have an airport card in your mac, you can use that to connect to the ds.

Look at this thread: http://forums.macrumors.com/showthread.php?t=162400&highlight=shared+internet+nintendo+ds

That's exactly what i plan to do with my iBook and DS Lite when I get it...

Mackilroy

Jul 7, 2006, 09:41 AM

From Nintendo's official website:

Will I be able to use the Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection if I have a Macintosh?

As long as you have a wireless router that is compatible with the Nintendo WFC -- and almost all of them are -- then you will be able to connect to the Nintendo WFC from your home. For gamers who do not have a compatible wireless router, and do not wish to purchase one, Nintendo offers the Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection USB Connector as an alternative. Unfortunately, this device is not compatible with Macintosh systems. You can still play by connecting at a local Hotspot, or purchasing a compatible wireless router.

So unfortunately no. There are many routers that work with it, however (that's how I get online with my DS) so you shouldn't have too much trouble finding one, if you don't have one already.

Foxglove9

Jul 7, 2006, 09:44 AM

Bummer, so either way it's going to cost me a lot of money to go online with the DS. And I just bought a new router a few months ago but it's not wireless, had I only known back then.

If your computer is connected to the internet via ethernet, and you have an airport card in your mac, you can use that to connect to the ds.

DarkNetworks

Jul 7, 2006, 09:46 AM

get a LinkSys WRT54G and it should work with your DS fine...or if you already have Macbook whatever Mac with Airport, it should work too...

Mackilroy

Jul 7, 2006, 11:09 AM

Bummer, so either way it's going to cost me a lot of money to go online with the DS. And I just bought a new router a few months ago but it's not wireless, had I only known back then.

Yeah, sorry about that man. As for the router DarkNetworks mentioned – it's a good one – I have that model. Might cost you around $50-$60 or so.