How to Connect to WiFi DS
Two types of Nintendo consoles, the DS and the Wii, both have wireless connectivity features. The Wii is pretty straightforward with connection and set-up because Nintendo built it with the feature in mind. The DS didn't start with the feature so it can sometimes be a little tricky to set it up. Here is how to connect to Wifi with the DS.
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Instructions
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Verify that you have the two items needed to connect your DS: a WiFi compatible DS game and a wireless router with WEP or less encryption. Sometimes the DS has trouble with more advanced router security.
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Insert a WiFi compatible game into the Nintendo DS and access the wireless network options screen. Each game does this a little differently so check your manual if you have trouble finding it.
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Use the options interface to set up a new wireless connection. Choose "Nintendo WiFi Connection Settings," then your first unused connection preset, then "Search for a Wireless Access Point." If everything is set up properly you should be able to find one and connect.
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Look at the color of the padlock next to your connection name. Blue means you are ready to go, red means you need to supply a password to connect (common with most home routers) and gray means your router is using security that the DS doesn't understand.
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Tips & Warnings
The DS can be a bit finicky about solid objects blocking its signal. Always try to have a clear line of sight to your access point.
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Comments
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I can find my wifi on normal settings, but I can't on advanced setup, does anyone have any answers? :S
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My Wii, computer, and phone can all connect to my wifi hotspot I installed. My DS makes the connection then flags an error code saying that it can't obtain an IP address from the system. All other devices are getting IP addresses except the DS. :-/
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tell god not to be such a hater?
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whenever I type in my wep key, it says it is invalid but when I do it on my ipod or laptop it works. how do I fix it?
