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How to Remove the Gray Lock on the Nintendo DS

The Nintendo DS offers a variety of online experiences, covering everything from sending friends messages to heated ̶0;Mario Kart̶1; battles. However, the DS only supports wireless networks using WEP encryption; if your network uses WPA, you will see a gray lock next to the network name when you try to connect. If you would prefer to keep your network WPA, you can clear a path for the DS via the router̵7;s MAC settings.

Instructions

- 1
  Turn on your Nintendo DS. Touch ̶0;Options.̶1;
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  Select the ̶0;System Information̶1; tab to find your DS̵7;s MAC address. Write this number down or keep the DS close by.
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  Open your router̵7;s administrator panel. You can do this by entering the default address for the router into your Web browser. Consult the router̵7;s user manual for exact instructions and the address.
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  Find the ̶0;MAC Filter̶1; setting. You will likely locate it under a ̶0;Wireless̶1; settings tab.
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  Enable MAC filtering and click the option that allows you to permit specific devices to connect to the network.
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  Enter the Nintendo DS̵7;s MAC address into the allowed devices section. Save your settings.
- 7
  Connect to the network with your Nintendo DS. After it is cleared through MAC filtering, the gray lock will disappear.

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