How to Setup My Wii on My Router

Connect your Nintendo Wii LAN Adapter to a USB port on the back of your Wii. If you are using a wireless connection, skip to step three.

Connect your wired router (for example, a cable modem) to the Wii LAN Adapter using an Ethernet cable. If you are using a modem, unplug it for 90 seconds, then plug it back in before connecting to the adapter.

Turn on your Wii. Let it boot to the main menu.

Choose the Wii settings menu. This option is located at the bottom left-hand corner of the main menu (marked by a round Wii logo).

Select "Wii settings."

Scroll right one screen. The arrow on the right will bring up a second page of options.

Select "Internet."

Click on "Connection Settings."

Choose "Connection 1" (if you are setting up a second or third connection, choose the next available slot).

Select your connection type. If you are using a wired connection, skip to step 15.

Click on "search for an access point."

Select "ok." The prompt on this screen will tell you to choose your access point.

Choose the access point to which you wish to connect.

Click on the white text entry box. If you are connecting to a secured wireless connection, you will need to enter your security key. When you select the box, a keyboard will appear for you to enter your security key. If the connection is unsecured, skip to the next step.

Select "ok" on the screen saying "initiating connection test." The Wii will test your connection.

Choose "yes" to perform the Wii system update. In order to access the Wii's online features, you will need to perform this update. After the update is complete, your Wii will be connected to the Internet.