Can't get Nintendo Wi-Fi USB Connector working

[8Bit Jack]

I'm able to connect my DS to the connector, and perform a successful connection test. However, if I try to play a game, it times out when trying to connect online. I'm connecting to a laptop which in turn is connected wirelessly to a router.

I know these things are notorious for not working, but I'm wondering if anyone has found some sort of a trick or hack to get the job done. Help me, Cult. You're my only hope.  

[Nomega]

Try uninstalling the software and reinstalling. Yeah, these things are unreliable.  

[teh_n00b_huntr]

here is what you do: connect to the wireless router with your DS instead. the NWF USB Connector sucks.  

[ravemast]

NintendOmega

Try uninstalling the software and reinstalling. Yeah, these things are unreliable.

Yeah, I hate these things.. I still have mine in my closet. I'm sooo glad my parents switched it for a wireless router.  

[8Bit Jack]

Everyone keeps telling me to connect straight to the router. If I could, I would. That's the whole reason I'm dealing with this pos dongle.  

[Kani Tochimeijin]

Buy a box of them at a time. sweatdrop When it's fried, it's fried.  

[SlashFighter1988]

I would suggest getting the wii lan adapter, its much more reliable and there's fewer breakups online.