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How to Play Wii Games Online

The Nintendo's Wii video game system, in addition to providing a variety of games and deep interactivity, offers a vast assortment of online activities. In order to play Wii games, such as "Super Smash Bros. Melee" or "Mario Kart Wii" online, the system must first establish a connection with the Internet. The good people at Nintendo have made it easy for even the least techno-savvy user to connect their Wii to the Internet and start playing games online.

Instructions

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  Make sure your modem and wireless router are active.
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  Turn on your Wii. With the Wiimote, press the "A" button to bypass the standard safety warning.
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  Click on the "Wii" button In the Wii's Main menu. This is located in the lower left corner of the menu.
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  Click on "Wii Settings" when you reach the next menu.
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  Click the blue arrow on the right side of the screen. On the new screen, click the "Internet" button.
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  Select "Connection Settings." Then, select one of the three open connections available.
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  Select the "Wireless Connection" button at the next menu.
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  Select "Search for an access point." The Wii will then begin searching for the signal coming from your wireless router.
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  Select your access point when a list of available points appear. Click "Save," then click "OK" to save your connection settings.
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  Select "OK" again to start a connection test.
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  Perform any system updates that are necessary after the connection test is successful.
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  Review and accept the online user agreements. Doing so will enable your Wii to play games online.

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