Does anyone know of any devices that can extend the range of signal which is transmitted between the Wii U & the gamepad?
I can get halfway up my stairs before the signal cuts out but would like to be able to use the pad in my room for games like Mario & Sonic Transformed
Gamepad signal extender?
Started by OneManTagTeam, Jan 15 2013 01:54 AM
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Posted 15 January 2013 - 02:42 AM
well im not even sure how it is transmitted, if its a form of wifi, why dont they allow us to use the wifi router in your home to get better coverage, thats what nvidia are doing with there shield device!
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Posted 15 January 2013 - 05:38 AM
its IR they are using. ..OP - is your wiiU in a cupboard? i had that issue until i put it on top of the cupboard (TV unit) ..now i can play in bed 
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Posted 15 January 2013 - 05:43 AM
its IR they are using. ..OP - is your wiiU in a cupboard? i had that issue until i put it on top of the cupboard (TV unit) ..now i can play in bed
It's not IR. It's either some form of wi-fi or Bluetooth. The range is about 30 feet so its likely to be Bluetooth.
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Posted 15 January 2013 - 08:00 AM
It's proprietary 802.11n
Wireless.
They have said they could easily make a repeater for it, but it's down to Nintendo.
I highly doubt they will.
It was confirmed by Broadcom a few months back.
http://www.broadcom.....php?id=s722281
Try not to be confused, they also provide the wifi chips for bluetooth, and wireless internet, so 3 wifi chips in total.
Have you tried going to your room?
Just because it disconnects on the stairs doesn't mean it won't connect through a ceiling.
Obv. pointless if your room is at the other side of the house and not over the stairs,
Wireless.
They have said they could easily make a repeater for it, but it's down to Nintendo.
I highly doubt they will.
It was confirmed by Broadcom a few months back.
http://www.broadcom.....php?id=s722281
Try not to be confused, they also provide the wifi chips for bluetooth, and wireless internet, so 3 wifi chips in total.
Have you tried going to your room?
Just because it disconnects on the stairs doesn't mean it won't connect through a ceiling.
Obv. pointless if your room is at the other side of the house and not over the stairs,
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Posted 15 January 2013 - 08:05 PM
its IR they are using. ..OP - is your wiiU in a cupboard? i had that issue until i put it on top of the cupboard (TV unit) ..now i can play in bed
IR = more or less line of sight. Last I checked, IR doesn't travel through walls....
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Posted 15 January 2013 - 11:30 PM
IR = more or less line of sight. Last I checked, IR doesn't travel through walls....
irs just what I read about the specs, pretty sure it was on Nintendo site..i may be wrong, but it did say infra-red
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Posted 16 January 2013 - 05:53 AM
irs just what I read about the specs, pretty sure it was on Nintendo site..i may be wrong, but it did say infra-red
It can't be infrared as people are able to use it in different rooms all be it within the limited range. This wouldn't be possible if it was infrared.
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Posted 16 January 2013 - 10:44 AM
The Wii U GamePad uses Radio Waves to communicate with the Wii U console. Infrared is used for the TV remote function and in order to use it, the top part has to be facing the TV.
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Posted 16 January 2013 - 10:47 AM
It has a sensor bar and ir leds pretty much everywhere on the controller.irs just what I read about the specs, pretty sure it was on Nintendo site..i may be wrong, but it did say infra-red
Easy to get confused.
Those are for motion/tv remote control.
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