Setting up your network for use with Warp Pipe is just as simple as adding a PC or Mac running Warp Pipe software and a broadband Internet connection to Nintendo’s suggested hardware setup of a Hub and GameCube. We understand that this network setup may not be convenient for you, as we support a wide range of network setups including wireless. This document answers questions regarding network setups that supported by Warp Pipe.

Crossover cables look just like standard Ethernet cables and are most often used in home networks when connecting two Ethernet devices, such as a GameCube and a PC, without a hub or router. A crossover cable has its send and receive wires crossed so data flows back and forth. When using a hub or switch, this is automatically done for you.

You need to use a crossover cable in any instance that your GameCube is directly connected to your PC or Mac. For a list of supported network setups, please click here.

A hub is a device which allows multiple machines to be on the same network as each other.

Ping is a command that measures the latency of data packets sent and received to a specific host, in milliseconds. This is important, as Warp Pipe generally requires a ping of 30ms or lower to achieve a full speed game online. Pinging each opponent will yield a different value, as your path to each opponent is different.

A broadband modem converts your cable or telephone signal from your high speed internet provider to a high speed internet signal. This allows your computer, and other devices connected to the network, to access the Internet at high speeds.

An Ethernet cable connects various devices on a network such as computers, routers, hubs, and even your GameCube.

No. Warp Pipe requires a standard DSL or Cable broadband Internet connection.

Also known as "broadband gateways" or "Cable/DSL routers" these devices allow you to share a single broadband IP address with multiple machines. You may already have one of these if you have multiple computers at home on your broadband connection.

This device blocks most network traffic to your machine. Some NAT Switches have a built-in firewall, and software firewalls such as "Zone Alarm" are also popular. You may need to disable your firewall to use Warp Pipe.

Warp Pipe supports a wide range of setups, including wireless networks. For a complete list of supported network setups please visit the network setup portion of our getting started section.

Not at this time, however we do plan on supporting wireless game adapters in version 0.4. Warp Pipe does support network setups where the PC or Mac running Warp Pipe is wirelessly connected, however the GameCube must be wired. For a detailed account of supported network setups, please visit the network setup portion of our getting started section.