How to Set Up the Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection

Wii

• 1

  Turn on your console and select the "Wii" button on the bottom-left corner of the console's main menu.

• 2

  Click on the "Wii Settings" option and then click on the blue arrow on the right to bring up the second screen of options.

• 3

  Select the "Internet" option and click on one of the three connection slots with the word "None" after it.

• 4

  Click on "Wireless Connection," followed by "Search for an Access Point" and "OK" when prompted. Choose the wireless network to which you want to connect.

• 5

  Enter the WEP key for your wireless network, if prompted, then press the "OK" button. Click on "Save Settings," then "Yes."

Nintendo DS/DS Lite

• 6

  Insert a Wi-Fi-compatible game into your Nintendo DS console and turn the system on. Start the game and navigate to the "Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection Setup" screen. Consult the game's manual for information on how to do this in the specific game.

• 7

  Tap the "Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection Settings" option, then tap on an empty connection slot.

• 8

  Tap "Search for an Access Point" and choose the wireless network to which you want to connect. Enter the WEP key for the network, if prompted.

• 9

  Tap the "OK" button to save your settings and return to the game's main menu screen.

Nintendo DSi/DSi XL

• 10

  Turn on your Nintendo DSi and tap on the wrench icon on the main menu screen.

• 11

  Scroll to the third page of options using the blue arrow on the right and tap "Internet," followed by "Connection Settings."

• 12

  Tap on the "None" button opposite one of the connection slots and select "Search for an Access Point" to bring up a list of available wireless connections.

• 13

  Tap on the network to which you wish to connect and enter your router's WEP key, if prompted.