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Enabling 802.11b legacy to be able to connect my Nintendo Wii
My current Xfinity has split bands, 2.4 ghz and 5 GHz. For the Wii to connect to the internet, it needs to have 802.11b enabled. Unable to select this option or find anything close to it on the Xfinity App. What is the work around?
EG
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2 days ago
AFAIK, their devices no longer support the ancient 802.11b protocol.
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XfinityCliff
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3 hours ago
Hello @user_wh9svz, and thank you for reaching out on our Xfinity Community forums! (And thanks @EG for spotlighting this!)
The original Nintendo Wii does require a 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi connection, but it supports both 802.11b and 802.11g, so it does not specifically require an 802.11b-only network. Nintendo does note that a network configured for 802.11n only will not be compatible with the Wii.
Since you already have your 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz bands separated, I’d recommend making sure the Wii is connecting specifically to the 2.4 GHz network. You should also check the security settings on the Wii and making sure they match the network. The Wii supports WPA2-PSK (AES), which Nintendo recommends when troubleshooting.
Another option would be using a separate access point or router configured for the Wii’s older Wi-Fi standards. A wired connection is also possible with a compatible USB Ethernet adapter.
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