Enky-chan
The only way I can get my Connection to connect is if I hold my DS over the USB plug-in so the lights are touching. After it's connected I can go where ever I want in my room but it wont connect if I'm futher away to begin with
xd (As for how far away I sit - I've gone as far as 3 feet away without a problem but like I said only after it connects lol!)
I have to say - it's more temprimental when you want to leave your town than when you want to open it!