Misc disconnecting the Nintendo WFC dongle from PC

[test84]

since there is not safely remove for it, should we disable the LAN that it made everytime we want to disconnect it? or its ok just to take it out?
since its connecting, its ON and getting hot, if there is a way to turn it off, it would be good too.

 

[test84]

meow.

 

[kirbymania]

are you using xp?, ive always yanked mine out of the computer, havent had any problems yet, i stress yet

 

[test84]

ooh, after 19days of waiting, finally an answer came!
so u dont safely remove it? it may corrupts.
i do and i have to re-enable the lan that it created.

 

[WK416]

You are using the software that comes with it right? The registration tool should have an icon in the notification area (bottom right, near the clock). Right click it and stop the USB dongle from there.

 

[test84]

yeah but when i disconnect from there, the light on dongle doesnt stop, so i have to remove it manually.

 

[Infinitus]

If you are using Windows NT or above, there will be no problems with simply disconnecting a USB device. Tis that simple.

And about overheating, I say to not worry. Those things are made to deal with the warmth, so there should be no problems.

Now, start to worry if it gets over 55C (~130F)

 

[test84]

If you are using Windows NT or above, there will be no problems with simply disconnecting a USB device. Tis that simple.

how u say that? what proof? who said that? whats the safely remove is about? the dongle is "working" when you pull it out for god's sake so whats safely remove? ah.

 

[Rayder]

My nephew has the dongle on a WinXP system. He always just yanks it when he's done with it. Hasn't failed him yet.

 

[BakuFunn]

what is there to corrupt?
I suggest a wireless router tho,
no hassles, no ports taken up
or just get a mac

 

[BakuFunn]

umm when you eject a usb device the light will still be on. Just pull the darn thing out

 

[MaNsiu58]

hmmm, how can i get the usb dongle to connect to my computer? It always end up having no connectivity or limited connection..

 

[jim327]

I got rid of my dongle as it kept overheating and stopped working.
Had to pull it out and let it cool down for a while before using it again.
Definitely better off now I have a wireless broadband router - just have to make sure it has WEP for the DS.