Nintendo Wi-Fi USB adapter (made by Buffalo)

[Zimdesign]

Hey guys, I will be purchasing a Macbook Pro in the near future. I was wondering if I will be able to use the Nintendo Wi-Fi USB adapter (originally purchased for my DS) to connect to the internet wirelessly with the laptop?

 

[n0cmonkey]

Doesn't the MacbookPro come with a wireless adapter built in?

EDIT: I think the DS wireless adapter is RALink based, so if they release Intel Mac OS X drivers you should be able to. Their PPC drivers worked ok...

 

[Zimdesign]

Originally posted by: n0cmonkey
Doesn't the MacbookPro come with a wireless adapter built in?

Yes it does, and I want to use the Nintendo Wi-Fi USB adapter as an access point to avoid buying a router if that's possible. The adapter doesn't give the DS wireless capability, it allows the DS to use the internet connection from the PC that the adapter is currently plugged into.

 

[nweaver]

If you can afford a Macbook Pro, can't you spend the $20 to buy a low end router to use as an AP?

 

[Zimdesign]

It's not just a question of money. I would rather use the adapter and not have to use a router for my PC (I have had problems with disconnections in the past when playing online games).

 

[Zimdesign]

Nodoby on these boards has the Nintendo Wi-Fi USB adapter and a wireless-enabled laptop?

 

[JackMDS]

As far as I know it is a propriety Gizmo and not a standard WIFI.

:sun: