How to Hook Up My Wii to the Internet With DSL

Connect to Wireless Network

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  Click the "Wii" button on the Wii's home menu to change the Wii's options. Select the "Wii Settings" button.

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  Choose the right arrow button to advance to the next page of Wii settings. Click the "Internet" button.

• 3

  Select the "Connection Settings" button and then choose one of the available "Connection" buttons.

• 4

  Click the "Wireless Connection" button, choose to "Search For an Access Point" and click "OK" after the Wii completes its search. Select the access point you want to use from the list. If necessary, insert your wireless network's password.

• 5

  Save the connection settings and let the Wii perform a connection test. If desired, allow your Wii to download any new system updates via the Internet. Return to the Wii menu to begin playing games or to use Wii features that require Internet access.

Connect to Wired Network

• 6

  Purchase a Wii LAN adapter and connect it to a USB port on your Wii while the Wii is off.

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  Use an Ethernet cable to connect your DSL modem or router to the Wii LAN adapter. Plug the cable into the router or modem and the Wii adapter.

• 8

  Turn on your Wii, navigate to the Wii's home menu and click on the "Wii" button in the bottom-left corner of the screen.

• 9

  Click the "Wii Settings" button, press the right arrow to scroll to the next page of options and click "Internet" from the list of settings.

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  Choose one of the available connection slots and select the "Wired Connection" option on the next screen.

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  Click "OK" to test the connection and allow the Wii to perform a system update if desired.

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  Save your connection settings and return to the Wii home menu.