Nintendo Wi-Fi USB Connector XP/Vista Driver Version 1.06 (10/22/07)
4 11 2007Finally I can dispose of my Windows XP partition.
Recently, I decided to try one of the many work arounds to try and get our Nintendo Wi-Fi USB Connector working in Vista. I’d tried before, but had very little success to say the least.
As a last resort, I visited the Nintendo download section. I say visited, what I really mean is trawled through millions of pages trying to find the actual download page. I am quite amazed that Google didn’t find it with terms such as “WiFi Vista Nintendo” and “Nintendo WiFi Driver”. Anyway I eventually found the page I was looking for….. and it had been updated!
Wow. Nintendo have finally updated the software to work on Windows Vista. I knew the software wasn’t going to be too great, but I had nothing to lose so gave it a shot. I have to say -it works much better now.
This version features the following upgrades/corrections from version 1.05:
- Reduction of CPU load when the Nintendo Wi-Fi USB Connector is not connected.
- Changes to certain registration tool message displays.
- Added Windows Vista compatibility.
- Change to specification that requires the Nintendo Wi-Fi USB Connector to be attached when uninstalling.
Nintendo Wi-Fi USB Connector version 1.06 - Install Instructions
! You MUST uninstall any previous versions of the software.
! You MUST have the Nintendo Wi-Fi USB Connector plugged in during the uninstall.1. The uninstall can be found in your Programs list in the “Nintendo Wi-Fi USB Connector” folder.
2. Run the “Uninstall Nintendo Wi-Fi USB Connector Registration Tool” click OK.
3. If the software prompts you to insert the Nintendo Wi-Fi USB connector, please ensure the connector is inserted into the USB port it was inserted into during the installation process.
4. The software will ask you to restart your PC, click “Restart.”
5. Remove the Nintendo Wi-Fi USB Connector.
6. Open the NintendoWiFiUSB106 folder where you found these
Instructions, and open the NintendoWFCReg folder. Run the Setup.exe file found there.
For complete setup instructions:
Wii: http://www.nintendo.com/consumer/systems/wii/en_na/connectingOnline.jsp?entryId=usbInstall
DS: http://www.nintendo.com/consumer/wfc/en_na/ds/connect.jsp?entryId=usbInstallFor troubleshooting, go to:
http://support.nintendo.com
Download:
Nintendo Wi-Fi USB Connector
XP/Vista Driver Version 1.06
FROM HERE.
Having problems? Try This Download Link instead.
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dood i can not install the nintendo wi-fi to my windows vista what should i do to install it?
Sorry, I just ran the Setup and it installed great on all of my test machines (Home Premium, Basic and Ultimate).
I’ve been testing for a while and it’s running much better than XP.
hello
i havent installed nothing for the wifi thing so do i just connect it and download
“Nintendo Wi-Fi USB Connector XP/Vista Driver Version 1.06 ”
from your page and start playing or wat i need help!!!!!!!!
were did you find the Nintendo Wi-Fi USB Connector XP/Vista Driver Version 1.06 ?
what website?
just curious
It the bottom it says
Download Nintendo Wi-Fi USB Connector XP/Vista Driver Version 1.06 here.
I’ll put it in really big letters so it’s clearer
Eh, I wish I could get this to work. I need to re-install my USB Connector Software, and I have uninstalled the program. When I try to re-install it, it almost finishes then says “You need to Uninstall the Wi-Fi Registration Tool”. BUT I ALREADY DID.
Any help?
Ah, it;s okay, I got it. Nice site, however.
Man I can not get the Vista WiFi driver to work. Vista Premium keeps giving me this warning.
“Windows cannot open the folder. The Compressed (zipped) folder is invalid”
What is happening. I am in dire need of Super Mario Bros. 2 and 3. Please Help Me!!!!
Sounds like the download has been corrupted.
Try installing from a new download.
when i finish downloading it says download comlete and then i open it and then text pops up how do i fix it if you are using xp
please answer me
I have the exact same problem, my zip file was invalid too. Im tryin to uninstall and reinstall, but Ive heard there are connection problems if you have Norton Anti Virus installed on vista. Apparantly stops sharing the internet connection to your wifi usb.
I tried to use this program but when ever i do the “setup” thing it goes fine till Setting Up INTERNET CONNECTION SHARING then i get this thing that says Internet Connection Sharing Error (6). So im really confused I NEED HELP please reply to mine as quick as you can Thank You.
I installed it fine but now it wont find my stupid DS or Wii…I was really looking forward to using this again x_x. any ideas? I’m using Trend Micro PC-Cillin for a firewall. it seems ive allowed everything everywhere in random places x_x.
I have putton the nintendo wifi on my computer but when it opens it dissorts the screen into a 6bit display it switches my computer display from home premium into basic view and when i put my computer into the 32 bit view the nintendo wifi window is still screwed up.
The website you have placed up for the download has been moved or something. When I click I get an error saying the site can not be accessed, or something. Where can I find this site manually. I’ve tried nintendo but t takes hours to load on my computer (not joking about that…
I beg of your help because I’m really getting frustrated!
Everyone keeps complaining about this, yet everytime I click it -it works fine!
I’ll add a mirror.
edit - mirror added!
I installed version 1.06 to work on my windows vista OS and cant get the software past the point where it tells me to connect the wifi connector. Whats can I do? It seems like it doesnt register or something. I have tried to download a the file a few times, removed firewalls, right clicked the file and tried changed compatibilty to XP SP2. What else is there to do?
The WiFi driver has always worked for me.
There could be issues arising from Driver Signature Enforcement, for some people.
Start/Programs/Accessories
- Right-click “command prompt” and select “run as administrator”
- At the command prompt, type bcdedit /set loadoptions DDISABLE_INTEGRITY_CHECKS
- Reboot!
Or maybe try the easier way:
Before Windows Vista loads, press F8 (like you would do to enter safe mode)
Using the F8 option. An F8 Advanced Boot Option introduced with Windows Vista—“Disable Driver Signature Enforcement”—is available to disable the kernel-signing enforcement only for the current boot session. This setting does not persist across boot sessions.
Maybe uninstall it, reinstall it with Driver Signature Enforcement disabled.
Sorry, but the only ideas I have. Like I said, it’s always worked fine for me when I install. Hope it works!
Goat
I continuously get the same error when trying to install this, I get most of the way through the install then recieve an error message saying “Please insert the Nintendo Wi-Fi USB Connector into your computer’s USB port.”
Well, it is connected. I’ve tried 3/4 of my USB ports and still nothing, I tried the Driver signiture Enforcement disabled. I’ve tried two different downloads of it and still nothing! What am I doing wrong? I have no virus scanners or firewalls active either.
Whether you’re using the Nintendo Wi-Fi USB Connector, the Wii LAN Adapter, or a wireless router, firewalls and other computer security programs can be very tricky to get working when attempting to do online gaming. Anti-virus, anti-spyware, software firewalls, and firewall-enabled routers can affect communications within your network. You may want to consider temporarily disabling, or removing, these products installed on home networks to enable game play. If this is not the approach you wish to take, below are some guidelines for how your firewall or security program needs to be adjusted. As each manufacturer is different, if you need help making these adjustment, please contact your firewall or security program manufacturer.
The following detailed information regarding required protocols, ports and communication requirements needed by the Wii console, games, and the Nintendo Wi-Fi USB Connector (if used) may be helpful. Please consult your firewall’s instruction manual or manufacturer for specific assistance on working with the firewall.
While Nintendo makes a concerted effort to test and document known incompatibilities with software and hardware, it is impossible for us to test and document them all. Detailed information regarding the necessary ports and sites has been included below for those customers who want to use and configure their own firewall or computer security application.
Allowing TCP and UDP Traffic:
The Wii console may require unrestricted access to several sites across various ports and protocols to function correctly. These addresses and ports vary, and may change in the future without notice. Many software firewalls restrict outbound access. Only if your firewall blocks outbound traffic do you need to enable this traffic:
TCP:
Allow traffic to all destinations on ports: 28910, 29900, 29901, 29920, 80, and 443
UDP:
Allow all traffic to all destinations. (Necessary for peer-to-peer connections and game play). Our Network Test tool can be used from a computer behind your firewall to test if outbound UDP is allowed.
Please note that by allowing the traffic to the destinations listed above, you are essentially removing a significant amount of firewall protection for your network. While Nintendo provides this information for our consumers’ use, it is up to each consumer to determine what security needs they have for their own networks, and to decide how best to configure their network settings to meet those needs.
Additional Information for the Nintendo Wi-Fi USB Connector Users
If you are using the Nintendo Wi-Fi USB Connector, and have a software firewall or other computer security program installed on your computer, there may be additional steps you must complete to allow a successful connection.
“Trusted” Applications:
If your firewall or PC security program keeps a list of trusted applications (also known as a “trusted zone”), the following programs are installed with the Nintendo Wi-Fi USB Connector, and require internet communications. If prompted by your firewall or PC security program, add these to the list of trusted applications. This information may also apply to certain computer security applications, such as anti-virus, anti-spyware, etc.:
Nintendo Wi-Fi Connector USB (NintendoWFCReg.exe )
Setup.exe (when installing the USB Connector)
SoftAPInstDrv.bin
mdriver.exe
“Trusted” IP Ranges:
There are also potential ranges of IP addresses that may need to be added to the “trusted zone” for your software firewall or PC security program for Nintendo Wi-Fi USB Connector users. Each of these would need to be opened up for TCP and UDP traffic, or for some firewalls or security programs, added as a “trusted zone.” Please consult the manual for your firewall or security program for more specific information.
192.168.1.1 subnet mask 255.255.255.0
172.16.1.1 subnet mask 255.255.255.0
0.0.0.0 subnet mask 255.255.255.255
Software Firewalls Identified as Being “Incompatible” with the Nintendo Wi-Fi USB Connector
We have identified the following software firewall(s) as being incompatible with the use of the Nintendo Wi-Fi USB Connector. We suggest using another firewall product, if possible:
Zone Alarm Internet Security Suite
Important Note: In order to use the Nintendo Wi-Fi USB Connector, Zone Alarm Internet Security Suit must be completely uninstalled from your computer. Simply disabling (turning off) this program will still not allow a successful connection.
Turn off any “VPN” programs running on the computer
Virtual Private Network (VPN) programs can interfere with the Nintendo Wi-Fi USB Connector, and must be turned “off” or “disabled.” VPN’s are typically found on computers belonging to those who need to create a secure connection to an outside network (for example, people who work from home).
Installation Help for the Nintendo Wi-Fi USB Connector
Before Beginning:
The information on this page can be used for troubleshooting the Nintendo Wi-Fi USB Connector installation process.
Important Note: If you received the “Grant Permissions” screen of the installation tool, then the installation was successful. If your installation was successful and you are able to connect your Wii console, but are not able to stay connected or are receiving an error code, it may be caused by a firewall or anti-virus issue. Please click here for more information.
If during the Nintendo Wi-Fi USB Connector installation process you are unable to get to the “Grant Permissions” screen, then the following troubleshooting on this page may help get the installation completed. The steps below are performed on your PC, or if/when necessary, your router.
Note: If you have a network setup where one computer with a modem is being used by other computers to access the internet, the USB connector should be installed on the computer with the modem.
Does the Setup CD automatically start when you insert it into your computer?
If the Setup CD does not automatically start up when inserted, the Autorun feature of your computer may not be enabled. If the set up window doesn’t appear, on your computer, click the “Start” button, choose “Run,” and then click the “Browse” button. Click on the CD drive the Setup CD is in and locate the Setup.EXE file. Double-click this file to begin the installation process.
Ensure that you have rights to install software on the computer
Windows XP only allows users who are granted “Admin” rights in their profiles to install software. This includes the software necessary to install the Nintendo Wi-Fi USB Connector. To determine if the profile you are using has “Admin” rights:
Click the Start Button and select the Control Panel.
Select “User Accounts.”
A list of all User Accounts are displayed. Users listed as “Administration” level are able to install software.
If the profile you are using does not have these rights, you will not be able to install the required software. Please contact an individual with “Administrator” settings for assistance.
Make sure you have the most current install software
Click here to check our Nintendo Wi-Fi USB Connector software downloads page. Upgrading to the most current software may solve some installation and connection issues. (Note: if you already have Nintendo Wi-Fi USB Connector software installed, be sure to uninstall and reboot your computer before installing another version.)
Check to see if there might be an IP Address conflict between the router and the USB connector:
Verify your Default Gateway IP on your computer:
Click the Start button
Click “Run.”
Type CMD and click Ok.
The Command Prompt (small box with a black background) will appear. After c:\> type IPCONFIG/ALL and press Enter. Your Default Gateway IP will now be displayed.
If the Default Gateway displayed is either 192.168.0.1 or 192.168.1.1, you will need to find the IP Address in you router’s settings and change it to 192.168.2.1
Important! If you have any other devices that utilize the router, you will need to update the IP Address on each of these to match the one you entered on the router.
If the IP Address needed to be changed, power down your computer and, if you have not already done so, disconnect the USB connector. Being sure to leave the connector disconnected, power on the computer and go through the installation process again.
If the IP Address does not need to be changed, or if the installation fails, please keep reading.
Check Local Area Connections to determine what the Internet Connection Sharing (ICS) options are set to.Which option is correct will depend on how you have your computer set up.
Unless indicated otherwise, make sure the USB connector is connected to the computer throughout these steps.
To perform the following steps, you will need to access your computer’s Local Area Connection screen. To do this, click the Start button, select Control Panel and click on the Network Connections option.
Adjust the ICS options as needed:
If one Local Area Network is listed on the Local Area Connection screen, other than the USB Connector:
Right click on that connection, select Properties, and then the Advanced tab.
If the ICS options are enabled, uncheck all boxes under the ICS area to disable them.
If the ICS options are disabled, check all boxes under the ICS area to enable them.|
If two or more Local Area Networks are listed on the Local Area Connection screen, other than the USB Connector:
Right click on the “Network Card,” select Properties, and then the Advanced tab.
Uncheck all boxes under the ICS area to disable them. (If you are getting an Internet Connection Sharing error, the ICS settings were most likely enabled (checked).)
Uninstall the USB connector through the Device Manager.
Make sure you have the USB Connector plugged into your computer.
Click the Start button and select Control Panel.
Click “System” and select the “Hardware” tab. Choose “Device Manager.”
Next to “Network Adapters,” click the “+” to expand the list.
If the Nintendo USB Connector is in the list, right-click it and choose “Uninstall.”
Perform the DEVREMOV process.
Make sure you have the USB Connector plugged into your computer.
On your computer, click on the “My Computer” icon (found in the Start menu or sometimes on the desktop), and right click on your CD drive containing the Nintendo Wi-Fi connection Installation CD, and choose ‘Explore.’
Open “NintendoWFCReg/SoftAP.” Within there, double-click the DEVREMOV.exe application.
During the course of running the DEVREMOV program, you will see three windows pop up successively.
The first will have a series of question marks. Click “Yes.”
The second will have a picture of wires and lights moving on it while the DEVREMOV utility uninstalls the internet connection sharing for the Nintendo Wi-FI USB Connector. This will disappear on its own.
The third will also have several question marks on it. Just click “Ok.”
At this point, remove the USB connector from your computer.
Check the “Programs” list and, if the “Uninstall” option for the connector is there, run this process.
Click the Start button , and select “Programs.”
If the Nintendo USB Wi-Fi Connector is listed, click on the “Uninstall” program to remove it.
Check Add/Remove Software on the computer and, if listed, remove the USB connector.
Click the Start button, and select Control Panel.
Open “Add/Remove Programs.”
If listed, select the Nintendo Wi-Fi connector from the list, and click “Remove.”
Follow the prompts to uninstall the program.
Remove the installation CD, power down your computer, and disconnect the USB connector if it is still connected. Being sure to leave the connector disconnected, power on the computer.
Once the computer is on, plug the connector into the USB port.
If Windows XP does not detect the connector as a new device and prompt you to install it, all components have not been removed from the computer. Complete steps 2 through 5 again.
If Windows XP does detect the connector as a new device, remove the connector from the USB port and go through the installation process again.
If the installation is still unsuccessful:
There are likely settings on your computer that are making it incompatible with the installation program. Please call 1-800-255-3700 to discuss additional options.
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I’m running Vista Home Premium SP1, on a Acer computer.
My Internet connection is MTS. Cable/DSL.
I’m using a stick that came with v1.05, I’m not using that v.1.05 disc, and I’m downloading it with v.1.06 download link you gave out.
I tried about 5 times.
Everything goes fine when it’s installing, I do everything it tells me to do.
When it gets to the stage where it is setting up the Connection Sharing or whatever, My Internet connection goes away and doesn’t come back ’till I restart.
I restart and my Internet is back, but Wi-Fi is not installed.
(It’s ether error 5, or 6 when my Internet goes away)
Please E-Mail me if you, or anyone reading this has any advice.
brendan_smith81@msn.com