Reddit reviews Utechsmart USB 3.0 to 10/100/1000 Gigabit Ethernet LAN Network Adapter (ASIX AX88179 Chipset, USB to RJ45)

This thing is compatible, among other adapters.

You can get USB ethernet adapters like this. Without an adapter it's not possible.

WELP...!

Get a LAN adapter. Even if it's not the Nintendo branded one, it's better and more stable then wifi. This is the one I bought recently and The amount of lag has good down A LOT
sorry for mobile link if anyone replies with normal link I'll replace it

I am not sure but I bought this one here and it works great.

Buy a Wii U and the original Splatoon, and play for 8-10 hours a day until Splatoon 2's release to make sure you're really prepared for the online scene!

jk, of course.
Well, sortof, I'm going to be playing Splatoon a little each day in preparation myself, so...

The only real thing I can recommend is buying an ethernet adapter, like this one: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00CBD2X5E/. It can make the difference between an unplayable game and an amazing game, depending on how much the Switch likes your WiFi.

I don't see Wii listed as supported, so I would not buy that one. I would get one that says it will work.

Sorry to butt in, but this is what I use on my Wii U, and it works perfectly.

This is the one I got, works great!

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00CBD2X5E/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o02_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Does the same job as the official one so I see no benefit in getting the Nintendo branded one. I think they stopped making it since majority uses wireless, and there's ton of compatible third party adapters. Plus you can use this on a laptop or various other devices.

This is the one I use and it works fine LAN Adapter. Should be easy to find on Amazon.ca

cheaper and it says it works with Wii U: http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00CBD2X5E?psc=1

This has worked fine for me for a year or so

http://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B00CBD2X5E/

I use this adapter for my Wii U.

I've had it for over a year and it's worked just fine, no issues at all.

I bought this one back in June. Fairly cheap (the white colors cost less for whatever reason) and it's still working like a charm 6 months later.

I bought one of these and it's helped out. Not perfect, but makes your end more reliable.

What's a good one? I have this one but I don't know if it's worth a damn.

Lan Adapter from amazon

And apparently don't expect to play 4 player smash online without lag, as I am finding this out now :(

Oh yeah get some remotes, you'll need them for certain games like sports and nintendo land

I have two of these connected to pi zeros and it's been really reliable.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00CBD2X5E/ref=sxts1?ie=UTF8&qid=1491089954&sr=1&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_FMwebp_QL65

I ordered this.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00CBD2X5E

I don't have Wi-Fi at home so I decided to buy this. When I get it I'll report back and give a mini review.

If you're using a pro-controller/ wired fight pad etc you won't be able to use it in locals/ tournaments because they are usually banned [due to accidental reconnects] as these connect into the wii's controller.

If you're using a gamecube controller [i highly recommend], you need an adaptor. I also suggest you get official game cube controllers, as off-brand/ knock-off ones wear out very quickly.

If you're going to be playing only w/ friends or randoms, you'll require and ethernet-usb adaptor [+ some cat5 cable]. You don't need a nintendo branded one, just get one that supports wii u [not all do]. having a fast wifi hub right next to your wii u is unplayable. you need wired connection.


edit: a review if interested.

http://www.amazon.ca/dp/B00CBD2X5E/ref=sr_ph?ie=UTF8&qid=1416954056&sr=1&keywords=wii+adapter

This one from Amazon has been working great so far.

This exactly. The WiFi is spotty at best, honestly I'm starting to hate WiFi in general. This is what I use and it works great. Hopefully you find a solution.

My wii U wireless used to work great then it became intermittent and eventually would only would connect for a short time once in a while. It was not a signal or configuration issue. I was able to run a wired connection to it and bought this utechsmart adapter and the internet is rock solid since. Cheaper than sending in for repair.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00CBD2X5E?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o06_s00

You could try getting a network adapter. It won't exactly fix the problem, but will route around it.

I'm looking at that one or this one http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00CBD2X5E/ref=ox_sc_act_title_1?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=A1QTGXAMH2TVVP
I figure my link is probably "newer" technology, but that could be false. I just want to get the best one I can. Like I said, the wifi here is beyond bogus.

You can get it on Amazon!

This is the one I'm currently using, http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00CBD2X5E/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o02_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 firsthand it's been great. Super stable and it connects very easily. I can't help you with that particular one you're eying but in general I can say they're an awesome investment.

Choose any adapter that uses the ASIX AX88772 chipset. The Wii and WIi U worked with this chipset so it likely will with the Switch.

Here is the one I bought but there are many others to choose from.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00CBD2X5E/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o05_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Personally I wouldn't use anything other than this.

Get a LAN adapter.

> If your router is overwhelmed you would see it on other devices not just the Wii U. You should also be able to give it your Wii U Mac address so it gives you priority while being on Wifi.

The Wii U connects via 2.4ghz wifi. Most routers offer primary wifi @ 5ghz and allow clients to connect @ 2.4ghz, but the connectivity/speed is shoddy. Because of this, the Wii U can actually can lag over wifi while every other device on the network can be fine.

*OP should just buy this: [Support Wii, Wii U; ASIX AX88772 chipset]UtechSmart USB 2.0 to 10/100 Fast Ethernet LAN Wired Network Adapter for $11.

This one is cheaper (-$1):

http://www.amazon.com/Support-UtechSmart-Ethernet-Chromebook-Specific/dp/B00CBD2X5E

Without lights, doesn't explicitly state for WiiU:

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00ET4KHJ2?psc=1

In answer to your question about the LAN adapter, you will need one that is specifically compatible with the Wii U but it doesn't need to be Nintendo's own. I just bought one from Amazon that works just fine and it's currently going for about $15 - https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00CBD2X5E/ref=cm_sw_r_awd_UF6Fub19W4K4A

I picked up one of these Utech Smart adapters and it seems to have worked fine for the past few months.
http://www.amazon.com/Network-Adapter-UtechSmart-Ethernet-Chromebook/dp/B00CBD2X5E

I did have a similar issue sometime back with one of my ethernet adapters. I was trying one of these on this recommendation, and it worked well enough for a few months, but then I noticed that the internet started dropping out completely for my Wii U unless I either did a Connection Test or unplugged and replugged the adapter itself - and the first time I did the latter, I think the reason became somewhat obvious.

The adapter was running very hot, and apparently overheating. Throwing it into a freezer for a few minutes cooled it and helped it run longer, so I'm almost positive it was a heat issue of some sort (first time I'd ever heard of a ethernet adapter overheating). I fell back on a old Nintendo Wii ethernet adapter, and it's been fine since.

I don't know exactly how your internet is set up or anything or if you use WiFi or Ethernet, but I guess my point is, that error message only cropped up for me once the adapter started failing, so maybe something's failing on your end somewhere?

Just wanted to confirm that this did indeed do the job. I purchased the exact same wired adapter over the weekend and it has increased my online enjoyment tenfold.

Here's a link to the USA one

That said, do it. You can get a wired USB LAN Adapter for like 10 bucks off of Amazon. I got This one, and it works perfectly. Or, you could buy the Wii U version and play in glorious HD with my favorite controller, the Wii U Pro Controller.