How to Network a Wii for SD Card Access

Connect to the Wi-Fi Network

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  Click the “Wii” button located in the bottom left-hand corner of the Wii main menu to open the System menu.

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  Select “Wii Settings” on the System menu.

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  Click the right arrow to see more setting selections and choose “Internet.”

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  Select “Connect Settings,” click an open “Connections” slot, then choose the “Wireless Connection” option.

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  Click the “Search for Access Point” button to allow your Wii to scan for your Wi-Fi connection.

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  Choose your router’s Wi-Fi connection from the scan results.

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  Enter your router’s WEP key if your wireless router uses WEP security. The Wii will now perform a connection test. Once the test is complete, your Wii will be connected to the Internet and ready to update.

Update Your Wii Firmware

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  Return to the Wii’s System menu and navigate to the third page of system options by clicking the blue arrow on the right side of the screen.

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  Select “Wii System Update” from the system options menu.

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  Choose “Yes” when you are prompted to confirm that you want to update your Wii firmware.

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  Allow your Wii to download and install the newest update. This may take some time. Once this is complete, you will see a new “SD card” option on your Wii’s main menu, allowing you to access information on your SD cards.