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However, the unit still has a USB port, and for other Wii models that's enough to go online (via an Ethernet adapter). Is this system truly blocked off from multiplayer and the update servers due to a lack of ''Wi-Fi?'' - [[User:Bomb Bloke|Bomb Bloke]] ([[User talk:Bomb Bloke|talk]]) 04:21, 15 January 2022 (UTC) | However, the unit still has a USB port, and for other Wii models that's enough to go online (via an Ethernet adapter). Is this system truly blocked off from multiplayer and the update servers due to a lack of ''Wi-Fi?'' - [[User:Bomb Bloke|Bomb Bloke]] ([[User talk:Bomb Bloke|talk]]) 04:21, 15 January 2022 (UTC) | ||
According to [https://en-americas-support.nintendo.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/2489/~/can-the-wii-mini-connect-to-the-internet%3F Nintendo's support on this page], the Wii Mini is not compatible with USB LAN or wi-fi adapters. However, I found a homebrew app called [https://wiibrew.org/wiki/Ethernet_Enabler Ethernet Enabler] that says it allows it to connect. Since I can't test it myself, I don't want to add it to the page, but if someone wants to test it and add it, it could be worthwhile. --[[User:Mrjc1238|Mrjc1238]] ([[User talk:Mrjc1238|talk]]) 05:48, 15 January 2022 (UTC) | |||
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Wii Mini - Internet Access
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"In terms of connectivity, this model removed the capacity to connect to Wi-Fi. This means that any game with an online component would be partially incompatible with this console, typically removing things such as online multiplayer. Because of the lack of Wi-Fi, the console cannot be updated."
However, the unit still has a USB port, and for other Wii models that's enough to go online (via an Ethernet adapter). Is this system truly blocked off from multiplayer and the update servers due to a lack of Wi-Fi? - Bomb Bloke (talk) 04:21, 15 January 2022 (UTC)
According to Nintendo's support on this page, the Wii Mini is not compatible with USB LAN or wi-fi adapters. However, I found a homebrew app called Ethernet Enabler that says it allows it to connect. Since I can't test it myself, I don't want to add it to the page, but if someone wants to test it and add it, it could be worthwhile. --Mrjc1238 (talk) 05:48, 15 January 2022 (UTC)