How to Connect the DSI to an SSID That Has a Gray Lock

The Nintendo DSi is a handheld gaming device that allows you to play with other players over a Wi-Fi connection. Before you can do this, however, you configure your connection on the device. If your connection uses a WPA code, it will display a grey lock when you try to connect your device normally. This just means you need to enter your code through the Advanced Setup section of your DSi menu.

Instructions

1. Select the "Settings" icon on your DSi dashboard, indicated by the wrench.

2. Navigate to the third page and select "Internet," followed by "Connection Settings."

3. Select "Advanced Settings," the last option listed on the screen.

4. Select one of the "None" options beside the listed connections.

5. Select "Search," and wait for the device to find your Wi-Fi signal.

6. Locate the SSID on your router if you have not changed it. Depending on your router, this location will vary, but it will be printed on the router itself.

7. Select the matching SSID on your DSi. A text field will appear where you must enter your WPA key.

8. Type in your WPA code, followed by "OK." This saves your changes, connecting you to the Internet.

References

• "Nintendo DSi Manual"; Nintendo; 2009