The Wii and the D-Link WBR-2310 (error code 52040)

Hooray! Santa brought me a Wii for Christmas. Boo! Attempting to connect to the internet gave me error code 52030.

The set up I have is a Wii and a D-Link WBR-2310 wireless router. Usually, this router just works without any problems. But, it sure didn't like my Wii. I went through a whole swath of experiments with the settings, but I could not find a solution.

However, after a while, it occurred to me that I should try a firmware update for the router. And, Hurray! the firmware upgrade fixed it all. Now, I can enjoy the best weather forecast available and participate in odd polls.

So the lesson is, the D-Link WBR-2310 with firmware 1.02 does not work with the Wii, but upgrading to 1.04 does.

Crud, I've Lost My DS Stylus, Again

Somewhere between now and yesterday, I've lost my DS stylus. Unfortunately, this was my spare; I lost my first one in spring. So now, until I can find a place that sells replacement styli, I won't be playing certain games. Crud, that's no Metroid, no Meteos, and no Castlevania. At least, I still have Mario Kart and Tetris to enjoy.