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Question

How to connect wired network to both TV and Wii

by Jul 17, 2011 4:50AM PDT
I connect my TV to the internet via HDMI connection from my network's router. I wish to also connect my Wii to the internet. Can I do this with switches? Can I do this with splitters? Can I do this?

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HDMI doesn't do that (yet.)
by Forum moderator Jul 17, 2011 4:58AM PDT

So far no common router supplies an Internet connection over HDMI.

The Wii has Wifi built in so I suggest you upgrade your router to one with wifi.

About the TV. Without make or model I can't tell how it would be connected.
Bob

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My LINKSYS router connects to my Samsung TV HDMI input.
by fobrien1 Jul 17, 2011 5:56AM PDT
Others informed me that wireless suffers when it is a long distance from the TV. So, I remain satisfied with HD and even 3d on my TV via a cable. Thus, I am reluctant to go wireless. Isn't the connection on the back of the Wii for HDMI?
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. Isn't the connection on the back of the Wii for HDMI?
by r. proffitt Forum moderator Jul 17, 2011 6:24AM PDT
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