Hardware you will need:

• Wireless router with DD-WRT firmware installed (Client)
• Wireless router (Host)
• Xbox or Xbox 360
• PC
• Ethernet cord (optional)

Software you will need:

• Internet Explorer

You will have to configure the the Client router to be a wireless receiver which will allow it to receive the wireless signal from the Host and bridge it to the 4 Ethernet ports on the router. I chose to do this rather than purchase an Xbox wireless adapter because I could purchase a router (~$50) for around half the cost of the Xbox wireless adapter (~$100). This tutorial assumes you are using a Linksys WRT-54G/GL/GS router as the Host and an internet service provider (ISP) that provides a dynamic IP via DHCP.

Obtain Host router info:

1. Connect PC to Host router via Ethernet cord or wirelessly
2. Open Internet Explorer and navigate to 192.168.1.1 (this will open the Host router’s web interface)
   NOTE: You will be presented with a login prompt, use the credentials you set when configuring the router, if you cannot remember what they are, press the Reset button for 30 seconds, username and password will be reset to factory defaults (username: (blank), password: admin)
3. Select the Setup->Basic Setup tab and save the Host router’s Local IP, Subnet Mask, and Starting IP Address (usually 192.168.1.1, 255.255.255.0, 192.168.1.100)
4. Select the Wireless->Basic Wireless Settings tab and save the router’s SSID
5. Select the Wireless->Wireless Security tab and save the security info, if used
6. Select the Status->Router tab and save the DNS 1, and DNS 2 values

Configure Client router to receive wireless signal:

1. Connect PC to Client router via Ethernet cord or wirelessly
2. Open Internet Explorer and navigate to 192.168.1.1 (this will open the Host router’s web interface)
   NOTE: You will be presented with a login prompt, use the credentials you set when configuring the router, if you cannot remember what they are, press the Reset button for 30 seconds, username and password will be reset to factory defaults (username: root, password: admin)
3. Select the Wireless->Basic Settings tab
4. Change Wireless Mode to Client, change Wireless Network Name (SSID) to value saved from step 4 above, then press the Save Settings button
5. Select Wireless->Wireless Security tab
6. Enter wireless security settings from step 5 above and press the Save Settings button, if applicable
7. Select Setup->Basic Setup tab
8. Change Internet Connection Type.Connection Type to Static IP
9. Change Internet Connection Type.Internet IP Address to 192.168.1.2 (or any IP between Host’s Local IP (192.168.1.1) and Host’s Staring IP Address (usually 192.168.1.100))
10. Change Internet Connection Type.Subnet Mask to value from step 3 above (usually 255.255.255.0)
11. Change Internet Connection Type.Gateway to Host router’s Local IP from step 3 above (usually 192.168.1.1)
12. Change Internet Connection Type.Static DNS 1 to Host router’s Local IP from step 3 above (usually 192.168.1.1)
13. Change Internet Connection Type.Static DNS 2 to DNS 1 value from step 6 above
14. Change Internet Connection Type.Static DNS 3 to DNS 2 value from step 6 above
15. Change Router IP.Local IP Address to 192.169.2.2
16. Change Router IP.Subnet Mask to 255.255.255.0
17. Change Router IP.Gateway to 192.168.2.2
18. Change Router IP.Local DNS to Host router’s Local IP from step 3 above (usually 192.168.1.1)
19. Press the Save Settings button, you will get Settings are successful screen, then press the Close button
20. Go to Start->Run, then type cmd, and press Enter
21. Type ipconfig /release, then press Enter
22. Type ipconfig /renew, then press Enter
23. Open Internet Explorer and navigate to 192.168.2.2 to make sure the settings are saved
    NOTE: notice the new IP address for the Client router, it will be the value specified in step 15

Any device plugged into the Client router’s ports labeled 1-4 will now be able to connect to the internet. The Client router’s wireless signal will not be visible to any wireless adapter.

If you have a modded Xbox running Xbox Media Center (XBMC) connected to the Client router and wish to connect to a shared folder on a PC connected to the Host router, you may have to connect by entering the IP address of the PC sharing the folder rather than browsing to the PC.

Hardware you will need:

• Linksys WRT54GL wireless router
• PC
• Ethernet cord

Software you will need:

• Internet Explorer
• DD-WRT Version 23 SP2 Mini
• DD-WRT Version 23 SP2 Standard
• Compression application (Winzip, WinRAR, etc.)

The easiest way to install the DD-WRT firmware on a Linksys WRT54GL wireless router is using the firmware upgrade option in the Linksys web interface. In order to install DD-WRT on version 1.0 of the router, the mini version will first have to be installed, then the standard version. Determine your version here.

**DISCLAIMER** The following instructions will void your warranty and if done incorrectly may brick your router. I can not be held responsible for any resulting equipment failure or otherwise undesirable results. Proceed at your own risk.

Install DD-WRT Version 23 SP2 Mini:

1. Disable all firewalls, anti-virus software, and wireless connections on the PC
2. Unzip the DD-WRT Version 23 SP2 mini and standard compressed files
3. Connect the PC to the WRT54GL via Ethernet cable (ports labeled 1-4, not the WAN or Internet port)
4. Open Internet Explorer and navigate to 192.168.1.1 (this will open the Linksys web interface)
   NOTE: You will be presented with a login prompt, use the credentials you set when configuring the router, if you cannot remember what they are, press the Reset button for 30 seconds, username and password will be reset (username: (blank), password: admin)
5. Select the Administration->Factory Defaults tab
6. Select the Yes radio button in the Restore Factory Defaults: section and press the Save Settings button
7. Press the OK button on Warning prompt
8. A success screen will appear followed by a login prompt (username: (blank), password: admin)
9. Select the Administration->Firmware Upgrade tab
10. Press the Browse… button and navigate to the location which the mini version of DD-WRT was unzipped
11. Select the dd-wrt.v23_mini_generic.bin file and press the Open button, then the Upgrade button
    NOTE: Do NOT do anything on the computer while the upgrade is taking place, a failed upgrade can brick your router
12. Press the continue button on the success page
13. The login prompt will appear again (username: root, password: admin) but login should FAIL
14. Verify that the router is working by pinging it (go to Start->Run, type cmd, press Enter, type ping 192.168.1.1, press enter, should be successful)
15. If router is working, press and hold the Reset button on the back of the router then unplug the power to the router
16. While continuing to hold the Reset button, plug in the power to the router and hold the Reset button for 30 more seconds
17. When the Power LED on the router stop blinking, open Internet Explorer and navigate to 192.168.1.1, you may be prompted to login (username: root, password: admin)
18. DD-WRT mini web interface should now be displayed

Install DD-WRT Version 23 SP2 Standard:

1. Repeat steps 1-9 from above
2. Press the Browse… button and navigate to the location which the standard version of DD-WRT was unzipped
3. Select the dd-wrt.v23_generic.bin file and press the Open button
4. Select the Default settings radio button in the After flashing, reset to section, then press the Upgrade button
   NOTE: Do NOT do anything on the computer while the upgrade is taking place, a failed upgrade can brick your router
5. A success page will appear followed by the DD-WRT standard web interface

If something goes wrong when flashing the firmware and your router is not working, all may not be lost. Read on here to try and resurrect you router.

Hardware you will need:

• Bluetooth adapter
• Wiimote
• Wii Sensor Bar
• Windows PC
• Wii

Software you will need:

• Kensington WIDCOMM Bluetooth stack
• Bluetooth adapter drivers
• GlovePIE by Carl Kenner

In order to use your Wiimote as a mouse on your PC, you will have to connect it to the PC via Bluetooth, then run a script in the GlovePIE application that will translate the Wiimote actions to mouse actions. For this tutorial I will be using the Anycom 200 Bluetooth adapter which I got for $7.28 shipped from Buy.com using Google Checkout. NOTE: Microsoft’s Bluetooth stack will not.

Connect Wiimote to PC:

1. Download, extract, and install Kensington WIDCOMM Bluetooth stack. (Run Setup.exe)
   NOTE: DO NOT plug in adapter during installation when asked
2. Plug in adapter
3. When asked to install drivers, insert CD that came with adapter and continue installation
4. Open My Bluetooth Places to start the Initial Bluetooth Configuration Wizard
5. Press the Next button until you ge to the Bluetooth Device Selection screen
6. Press the red SYNC button under the battery cover on the Wiimote (LEDs on the Wiimote should blink)
7. Press Search Again in the wizard
8. Nintendo RVL-CNT-01 should appear
9. Select it and press Next
10. Skip Pairing
11. Make sure the LEDs on the Wiimote are blinking (press the red SYNC button again if you have to)
12. Press Refresh in the wizard if necessary
13. Check the box next to Nintendo RVL-CNT-01 and press Next
14. Press Skip the Next
15. Reopen My Bluetooth Places
16. Select Bluetooth Setup Wizard from left panel
17. Select I want to find a specific Bluetooth device… and press Next
18. Select Nintendo RVL-CNT-01 and press Next, if it is not there repeat steps 6-8
19. Repeat steps 10-13
20. The icon shown for Nintendo RVL-CNT-01 when View devices in range is selected should now have a green connection symbol on it, if not repeat until it does

Use Wiimote as mouse:

1. Download and extract GlovePIE
2. Run GlovePIE.exe
3. Select File->Open
4. Open file named TestWiimote.PIE
5. Press Run
   NOTE: if numbers do not change, you Wiimote is not connected to your PC properly
6. Press Stop
7. Turn your Wii on and make sure the sensor bar is over or under your monitor
8. Select File->New
9. Cut and Paste the following script into the window and press Run:
   
   //Mouse Control Script using IR
//by vkapadia with much assistance from inio
//vkapadia@vkapadia.com
//
//Calibration:
//To calibrate, run this program and put the Wiimote on a flat surface face-up.
//Then read the values in the debug line (next to the run button).
//Change these values until the debug line reads approx. all zeros.
var.xtrim = 6
var.ytrim = -31
var.ztrim = 6
//
//Options:
var.deadzone = 5 //distance in pixels that you have to move the wiimote in
//order for it to register movement. Creates a "dead zone" around the pointer
//to make it easier to click. Higher = smoother but less accurate.
var.KITTspeed = 100 ms //delay speed for flashing LEDs. higher = slower
var.rumble = false //makes the wiimote rumble if you hit the edge of the screen
//more options to be added later
//Controls:
//Point Wiimote = Move Mouse
//D-Pad = Arrow Keys
//B-Button = Left Click
//Home = Middle Click
//A-Button = Right Click
//Plus and Minus = Control Volume
//One = Unmapped
//Two = Unmapped
//
//If the pointer hits the edge of the screen, the Wiimote will rumble a bit.
//
//The LEDs attempt to emulate KITT's grill from Knight Rider
//***Do not edit anything below this line unless you know what you are doing.***
//Set the D-Pad to function as the Arrow Keys
if wiimote.Up
Up = true
else
Up = false
endif
if wiimote.Down
Down = true
else
Down = false
endif
if wiimote.Left
Left = true
else
Left = false
endif
if wiimote.Right
Right = true
else
Right = false
endif
//Mouse Buttons
Mouse.RightButton = Wiimote.A
Mouse.LeftButton = Wiimote.B
Mouse.MiddleButton = Wiimote.Home
//Plus and Minus handle Volume
if wiimote.plus then
volumeup = true
wait 60 ms
volumeup = false
endif
if wiimote.minus then
volumedown = true
wait 60 ms
volumedown = false
endif
//wiimote.One
//wiimote.Two
//LEDs look somewhat like KITT's grill from Knight Rider
if 0 = 0 then
if var.kitt = 0 then
wiimote.Leds = 1
endif
if var.kitt = 1 then
wiimote.Leds = 3
endif
if var.kitt = 2 then
wiimote.Leds = 6
endif
if var.kitt = 3 then
wiimote.Leds = 12
endif
if var.kitt = 4 then
wiimote.Leds = 8
endif
if var.kitt = 5 then
wiimote.Leds = 12
endif
if var.kitt = 6 then
wiimote.Leds = 6
endif
if var.kitt = 7 then
wiimote.Leds = 3
endif
wait var.KITTspeed
var.kitt = (var.kitt + 1) % 8
endif
//If the mouse reaches the end, rumble for 200 milliseconds
if var.rumble and (mouse.x = 0 or mouse.x = 1 or mouse.y = 0 or mouse.y = 1) then
if var.rmbl = false
wiimote.Rumble = 1
wait 200 ms
wiimote.Rumble = 0
endif
var.rmbl = true
else
var.rmbl = false
endif
var.accx = wiimote.RawForceX + var.xtrim
var.accy = wiimote.RawForceY + var.ytrim
var.accz = wiimote.RawForceZ + var.ztrim
if wiimote.dot1vis and wiimote.dot2vis then
if var.accy > -7 then
var.orientation = 0
elseif var.accy > -45 then
if var.accx < 0 then
var.orientation = 3
else
var.orientation = 1
endif
else
var.orientation = 2
endif
if var.leftpoint = 0 then
if var.orientation = 0 then
if wiimote.dot1x wiimote.dot2y then
var.leftpoint = 1
else
var.leftpoint = 2
endif
endif
if var.orientation = 2 then
if wiimote.dot1x > wiimote.dot2x then
var.leftpoint = 1
else
var.leftpoint = 2
endif
endif
if var.orientation = 3 then
if wiimote.dot1y < wiimote.dot2y then
var.leftpoint = 1
else
var.leftpoint = 2
endif
endif
endif
if var.leftpoint = 1 then
var.fix1x = wiimote.dot1x
var.fix1y = wiimote.dot1y
var.fix2x = wiimote.dot2x
var.fix2y = wiimote.dot2y
else
var.fix1x = wiimote.dot2x
var.fix1y = wiimote.dot2y
var.fix2x = wiimote.dot1x
var.fix2y = wiimote.dot1y
endif
var.dx = var.fix2x - var.fix1x
var.dy = var.fix2y - var.fix1y
var.cx = (var.fix1x+var.fix2x)/1024.0 - 1
var.cy = (var.fix1y+var.fix2y)/1024.0 - .75
var.d = sqrt(var.dx*var.dx+var.dy*var.dy)
var.dx = var.dx / var.d
var.dy = var.dy / var.d
var.ox = -var.dy*var.cy-var.dx*var.cx;
var.oy = -var.dx*var.cy+var.dy*var.cx;
var.ax = (var.ox * screen.desktopwidth) + (screen.desktopwidth / 2)
var.ay = (-var.oy * screen.desktopwidth) + (screen.desktopheight / 2)
var.dx = var.ax - mouse.cursorposx
var.dy = var.ay - mouse.cursorposy
var.d = sqrt((var.dx*var.dx)+(var.dy*var.dy))
var.a = 180 / (200 + var.d * var.d * var.d * .001)
if var.d <= var.deadzone then var.a = 1
debug = var.d + " " + var.a
var.finalx = mouse.cursorposx * var.a + var.ax * (1 - var.a)
var.finaly = mouse.cursorposy * var.a + var.ay * (1 - var.a)
mouse.cursorposx = var.finalx
mouse.cursorposy = var.finaly
else
var.leftpoint = 0
endif
//debug = var.accx + " " + var.accy + " " + var.accz

Script provided by vkapadia.

You should now be able to successfully point and click on your PC just as you would with a mouse.

You will have to repeat steps 15-20 of Connect Wiimote to PC above, each time you want to reconnect to the Wiimote.

The script provided requires a sensor bar. You can create your own or modify the one provided with the Wii to be powered from batteries, eliminating the need for the Wii to be powered on. Also, you can use 2 lit candles placed near the bottom of your monitor but I don’t recommend this.