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Can someone please explain to me how the wii and the internet or whatever on it works? I don't use my wii but I might if i can play against other online!
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Don't know if you've used any network connectivity or what, so I'll start from the beginning.
Wii has a built-in 802.11B/G wireless network card that supports just about all modern encryption (WEP, WPA, WPA2). In the console options, you have to search for an access point a.k.a. wireless router, then connect to it. You can save up to 3 wireless router connections & settings per console. Once you do this and assuming the access point is connected to the Internet, you can use all Internet-enabled channels and functionality.
WiiConnect24:
To send messages, Miis, and other stuff to other Wiis (including Brawl screenshots, replays, and stages), you must share your Wii console friend code with other people, and other people in turn must share their friend code with you. Your code is shown at the message board > message options > address book cover. If you turn the page on the address book, you can add other Wii friend code entries.
Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection (WFC):
To play other people live over the Internet, you must share your game friend code with other people, and other people in turn must share their game friend code with you. Every game that supports WFC has its own proprietary friend code. For Brawl, the link to access WFC content is right at the main menu. Once you connect to the WFC service, you will see your friend code. Give this to friends and have them give you theirs. Within the "With Friends" area of the Brawl WFC, you'll find a Friend Roster where you can enter new friend codes and keep track of who's online, create a new match room, join an existing match room, etc. Note that there is no real in-game voice chat or text chat. For Brawl, online matches are very customizable, and when you play with friends you can have 1-3 people on the same console, or 1 player per console, etc. Home Run Contest and Break the Targets are also available to play with others over WFC.
All Internet-related services are free (as of right now).
Let me know if you have any other questions.