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How to Troubleshoot a Wii on the Internet

If you're having trouble connecting your Nintendo Wii to the Internet, you won't be able to play online games or download Virtual Console titles from the Wii Store. Luckily, Nintendo included a built-in Connection Test, which allows you to test your connection and determine if there is an issue with your Internet settings. By performing this test, you'll narrow down your connection problem and have your Wii back up and connected to the Internet in just a few minutes.

Things You'll Need

Nintendo Wii
Wireless network

Instructions

- 1
  Power on your Wii and press A to proceed to the main menu.
- 2
  Point your Wiimote at the circular "Wii" button in the bottom left-hand corner and press A to enter the Wii Options menu.
- 3
  Hover your pointer over the "Wii Settings" box and press A to open the Wii Settings menu.
- 4
  Point at the right-facing arrow button and press A once, then select "Internet" from the list of options.
- 5
  Choose "Connection Settings" and select the connection outlined by red brackets. This is your default Internet connection.
- 6
  Select "Connection Test," and press "Okay." The Wii will perform a connection test to diagnose the issue with your Internet connection. If your connection is okay, you'll be presented with a message that states, "The connection test was successful." If you have a connection issue, you'll be given a message that details the issue with your connection.

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