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How To Set Up Wii Wi-Fi

The Nintendo Wii comes with a built-in Wi-Fi adapter that allows you to connect to WiiConnect 24 and the Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection. Both of these are free services that grant you access to online matchmaking (in the games that support it), additional Wii Channels (some free, some at a premium) and frequent Wii updates. You will need a broadband Internet connection from either cable or DSL. If you have a closed network, you will need to have your network information, such as the Wi-Fi password and SSID, before you can setup Wi-Fi on the Nintendo Wii.

Things You'll Need

Broadband internet connection

Instructions

- 1
  Turn on the Nintendo Wii. After the Wii Channel Menu (the rows of icons that appears when you first power on the Wii) loads, use the Wii Remote to move over to the "Wii" icon at the bottom of the screen and press the "A" button. The A button is always used to select items when navigating the Wii menu.
- 2
  Select "Wii Settings." Select the arrow on the right side of the screen to access menu number two for Wii Settings. Select "Internet."
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  Select "Connection Settings 1." Select "Wireless Connection" as the connection type. Select "Search for an Access Point." Select "OK." A list of available wireless networks will be displayed.
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  Select the name of your wireless network. Only if you have a password will you be prompted to enter the password (using the on screen keyboard). When asked to save the settings, select "Yes." The Wii will test the Internet connection.

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