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'''A brief Introduction'''
The Wii’s online services have been shut down for years at this point the community has stepped in and revived WiiConnect24 and Nintendo Wi-Fi connection.
RiiConnect24 and Wiimmfi bring the online functionality so you can still play and get in touch with your friends.


The Wii’s online services have been shut down for years at this point the community has stepped in and revived WiiConnect24 and Nintendo Wi-Fi connection.
For both RiiConnect24 and Wiimmfi to work, you will need a softmodded Wii with Wii mod lite, and an SD card.
RIIConnect24 and Wiimmfi bring the online functionality so you can still play and get in touch with your friends.
 
== Wiimmfi ==


'''Wiimmfi'''
Wiimmfi the replacement of the Nintendo Wi-Fi connection has been online since 05/10/2014 and is steadily improving with supporting new games and making the connecting process easier.


Wiimmfi the replacement of the Nintendo Wi-Fi connection has been online from 05/10/2014 and steadily improving with supporting new games and making the connecting process easier.
Wiimmfi supports the most popular games of the Wii and DS era like:
Wiimmfi supports the most popular games of the Wii and DS era like:
Mario Kart WII; Mario Kart DS; Super Smash Bros Brawl; Animal Crossing: City Folk and Metroid Prime Hunters.  
* Mario Kart Wii
Wiimmfi is very active and there is a lot of dedicated fans of the games playing every day.  
* Mario Kart DS
They even have a discord server which you can check.  
* Super Smash Bros Brawl
* Animal Crossing: City Folk
* Metroid Prime Hunters.  
 
Wiimmfi is very active and there is a lot of dedicated fans of the games playing every day. The official Discord can be found [https://discord.com/invite/GCUW6JD/ Wiimmfi Discord].
 
=== Installation ===
 
There are multiple methods you can make wiimmfi work on your system.
 
==== (Method 1) Using Priiloader ====
{{Note|If you don’t have Priiloader, you can [[Wii:Priiloader|install it]] or use the second method. The Priiloader method is labeled for 4.3U which is the US region and untested in other regions.}}
 
# Turn your console by holding the Power and Reset button simultaneously to boot into Priiloader.
# Select System menu hacks.
# Select Wiimmfi patch v4 for 4.3U then save the settings.
# Launch a game and play.
 
==== (Method 2) Using the auto patcher ====
You need a SD card.
 
# Download the files from the [https://wiimmfi.de/patcher/disc/ Wiimmfi site] and put the file in your `/apps` folder in your SD card.
# Put the SD card in the Wii and Power on the system.
# Launch the app using the Homebrew channel.
# Put a disk in the drive and launch the patcher.
# Wait for it to load and play.
 
==== (Method 3) Wiimmfi though USB Loader GX ====
 
If you have USB Loader GX installed:
 
# Launch USB Loader GX though the Homebrew channel.
# Go to the settings and search for Private server and select the Wiimmfi option.
# Launch the game and play.
 
== RiiConnect24 ==
 
RiiConnect24 brings back functionality for many apps, like the Everybody Votes channel, the Check Mii Out channel, and even the News and Weather channels. The process of reviving WiiConnect is very easy, and you’ll be able to see Peter Griffin on the Check Mii Out channel.
 
The official Discord can be found here [https://discord.com/invite/rc24/ RiiConnect24 Discord].
 
=== Installation ===
 
# Visit the [https://rc24.xyz/ RiiConnect24 site] and download the RiiConnect24 Patcher.
# Run the installer as Administrator (if you are on Windows).
# On the first prompt choose the 1st option.
# Choose what device you are patching.
# Choose the first option.
# You need to choose recommended. This will include 7 files you need to install, but more on this later.
# Select the region of your console and select continue.
#* Important! If you select the wrong region the files are not going to work.
# Connect your SD Card to your computer.
# Select the first option and wait for the files to download.
# Return to the menu and close the program. Make sure that the files are downloaded.
# Put the files in the `Wads` folder on your SD Card.
# Put your SD Card in your Wii and start the console.
# Launch Wii mod lite and install the files you put in your `Wads` folder. Wait for the install to finish.
# When the install finishes, use Wii Mail Patcher found on the Homebrew channel to patch the Wii Mail function.
# Change the default DNS in the internet settings. You can do this by navigating to the home screen, then Wii Settings > Internet Options > Connection Settings > Change Settings, choose the active connection, then press right on the d-pad until asked if you wish to Auto-Obtain IP address and choose No > Advanced Settings, and enter `164.132.44.106` for your primary DNS and `1.1.1.1` as the secondary one.
# Choose Confirm > Save.
 
WiiConnect24 settings can optionally be set as well.
 
== WiiLink ==
 
WiiLink is a service that brings back originally Japanese-only channels such as the Demae Channel, Digicam Print Channel and Wii no Ma. It also serves as another revival for WiiConnect24.  


'''RiiConnect24'''
The official Discord can be found here [https://discord.gg/reqUMqxu8D WiiLink Discord].


RiiConnect24 brings everything you remember form your childhood like the scorching hot WII the everybody votes channel the Check Mii Out channel and even the News and Weather channels.
=== Installation ===
The process of reviving WiiConnect is very easy, and you’ll be able to see Peter Griffin on the Check Mii Out channel.
They also have a Discord Server which you can also check out.

Latest revision as of 19:19, 24 December 2023

The Wii’s online services have been shut down for years at this point the community has stepped in and revived WiiConnect24 and Nintendo Wi-Fi connection. RiiConnect24 and Wiimmfi bring the online functionality so you can still play and get in touch with your friends.

For both RiiConnect24 and Wiimmfi to work, you will need a softmodded Wii with Wii mod lite, and an SD card.

Wiimmfi

Wiimmfi the replacement of the Nintendo Wi-Fi connection has been online since 05/10/2014 and is steadily improving with supporting new games and making the connecting process easier.

Wiimmfi supports the most popular games of the Wii and DS era like:

  • Mario Kart Wii
  • Mario Kart DS
  • Super Smash Bros Brawl
  • Animal Crossing: City Folk
  • Metroid Prime Hunters.

Wiimmfi is very active and there is a lot of dedicated fans of the games playing every day. The official Discord can be found Wiimmfi Discord.

Installation

There are multiple methods you can make wiimmfi work on your system.

(Method 1) Using Priiloader

Exclamation-circle-fill.svgIf you don’t have Priiloader, you can install it or use the second method. The Priiloader method is labeled for 4.3U which is the US region and untested in other regions.


  1. Turn your console by holding the Power and Reset button simultaneously to boot into Priiloader.
  2. Select System menu hacks.
  3. Select Wiimmfi patch v4 for 4.3U then save the settings.
  4. Launch a game and play.

(Method 2) Using the auto patcher

You need a SD card.

  1. Download the files from the Wiimmfi site and put the file in your /apps folder in your SD card.
  2. Put the SD card in the Wii and Power on the system.
  3. Launch the app using the Homebrew channel.
  4. Put a disk in the drive and launch the patcher.
  5. Wait for it to load and play.

(Method 3) Wiimmfi though USB Loader GX

If you have USB Loader GX installed:

  1. Launch USB Loader GX though the Homebrew channel.
  2. Go to the settings and search for Private server and select the Wiimmfi option.
  3. Launch the game and play.

RiiConnect24

RiiConnect24 brings back functionality for many apps, like the Everybody Votes channel, the Check Mii Out channel, and even the News and Weather channels. The process of reviving WiiConnect is very easy, and you’ll be able to see Peter Griffin on the Check Mii Out channel.

The official Discord can be found here RiiConnect24 Discord.

Installation

  1. Visit the RiiConnect24 site and download the RiiConnect24 Patcher.
  2. Run the installer as Administrator (if you are on Windows).
  3. On the first prompt choose the 1st option.
  4. Choose what device you are patching.
  5. Choose the first option.
  6. You need to choose recommended. This will include 7 files you need to install, but more on this later.
  7. Select the region of your console and select continue.
    • Important! If you select the wrong region the files are not going to work.
  8. Connect your SD Card to your computer.
  9. Select the first option and wait for the files to download.
  10. Return to the menu and close the program. Make sure that the files are downloaded.
  11. Put the files in the Wads folder on your SD Card.
  12. Put your SD Card in your Wii and start the console.
  13. Launch Wii mod lite and install the files you put in your Wads folder. Wait for the install to finish.
  14. When the install finishes, use Wii Mail Patcher found on the Homebrew channel to patch the Wii Mail function.
  15. Change the default DNS in the internet settings. You can do this by navigating to the home screen, then Wii Settings > Internet Options > Connection Settings > Change Settings, choose the active connection, then press right on the d-pad until asked if you wish to Auto-Obtain IP address and choose No > Advanced Settings, and enter 164.132.44.106 for your primary DNS and 1.1.1.1 as the secondary one.
  16. Choose Confirm > Save.

WiiConnect24 settings can optionally be set as well.

WiiLink

WiiLink is a service that brings back originally Japanese-only channels such as the Demae Channel, Digicam Print Channel and Wii no Ma. It also serves as another revival for WiiConnect24.

The official Discord can be found here WiiLink Discord.

Installation

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